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Hard candy trends: Candy makers look to stay relevant

Candy makers innovate to make products stand out amid a growing selection of hard candy.

Abigail Watt

April 17, 2015

Hard candy sales totaled more than $600 million in U.S. multi-outlet retailers and C-stores in 2014.

Original Gourmet: No Choice But To Smile!

Original Gourmet Foods has redefined the lollipop category, creating a premium line that provides longlasting taste and value. Investments in merchandising and automation have helped fuel the growth.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 17, 2014

Can Original Gourmet Foods’ Richard Alimenti do for the lollipop category what actor Telly Savalas did for the Kojak television series?

Hard Candy Trends: Taking back the reins

Hard candy makers respond to a year of downward sales with new products, expansion and packaging innovation.

Valerie King

April 16, 2014

While there’s no smoking gun to explain the decline in sales, one thing’s for sure, as far as Sally Lyons Wyatt, at IRI is concerned — there is a huge need for innovation.