Chupa Chups partners on video game The Sandbox and the brand's partnership kicks off with a metaverse experience. Liz Parker Kuhn November 27, 2024 This marks the first collaboration between The Sandbox and Chupa Chups and the platform's debut partnership with a candy brand. Read More
Perfetti Van Melle taps new VP of supply chain North America Mike Gomes brings 30+ years of manufacturing experience to the role. Candy Industry Staff November 14, 2024 Perfetti Van Melle announced it has named Mike Gomes as VP of supply chain North America, reporting to Sylvia Buxton, president/CEO of the company’s Americas business unit. Read More
State of the Industry 2024: Mints remain dedicated to innovation The category looks to explore flavors beyond peppermint and spearmint. Liz Parker Kuhn September 26, 2024 The mints category continues to innovate with interesting, modern flavors.Read More
State of the Industry 2024: Hard candy enjoys growth Consumers search for value, better-for-you products. Joyce Friedberg September 13, 2024 The hard candy category has seen moderate growth, driven by new innovation and B4Y products.Read More
Perfetti Van Melle sets GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030 The targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Liz Parker Kuhn April 4, 2024 The new absolute science-based targets will see Perfetti Van Melle reducing GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2021 base year. Read More
NCSA unveils 2024 Candy Hall of Fame inductees The industry leaders will be honored during an October 26 ceremony in Orlando. Jenni Spinner March 13, 2024 The industry leaders will be honored during an October 26 ceremony in Orlando. Read More
Perfetti Van Melle taps Brian deWerff as VP, commercial integration and strategy deWerff was most recently with Mondelēz International as senior director of category development and sales planning. Liz Parker Kuhn December 5, 2023 DeWerff joined Perfetti Van Melle at the beginning of October when the company closed on its acquisition of Mondelez International’s gum business.Read More
Airheads announces first-ever AI horror genre film festival Candymaker taps AI filmmakers for A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST. Liz Parker Kuhn October 24, 2023 Airheads fans have the ability to create spooky AI films of their own and win a year’s worth of free Airheads and $2,000.Read More
Mondelēz wraps up sale of developed market gum business to Perfetti Van Melle The move will empower Mondelēz to focus on chocolate, cookies, and baked snacks. Jenni Spinner October 2, 2023 The move will empower Mondelēz to focus on chocolate, cookies, and baked snacks.Read More
MTN DEW, Airheads partner to release mystery flavor, VOO-DEW Airheads' Cherry flavor has been infused into MTW DEW's Halloween-themed drink. Liz Parker Kuhn September 27, 2023 For the fifth year in a row, MTN DEW is continuing its Halloween tradition with the release of its latest mystery flavor, MTN DEW VOO-DEW.Read More