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ADM to acquire Florida Chemical Co.

Transaction set to close in early 2019.

January 15, 2019

Archer Daniels Midland Co. will acquire Florida Chemical Co. (FCC), a division of Flotek Industries specializing in citrus-based flavors and fragrances and one of the world’s largest providers of citrus oils and ingredients.

Bold flavors, unique experiences drive confectionery, snack product launches

Innova Market Insights reports 17 percent growth in product launches.

January 15, 2019

Consumer curiosity to discover something new is leading to bolder flavors and blends, surprise textures and a greater focus on visual appeal in the sweets and snacks arena.

Looking forward to a sweet 2019

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson outlines what she hopes the new year will bring the confectionery industry.

Alyse Thompson

January 2, 2019

Here's what Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is looking forward to in the confectionery industry this year.

Dylan’s Candy Bar names 2019 Flavor of the Year

Milk Chocolate Cookie Butter Bar was Dylan’s Mystery Bar.

November 5, 2018

Unwrapping the flavor of its Mystery Bar, Dylan’s Candy Bar has named its 2019 Flavor of the Year.

Fruity, floral flavors to rule summer products, flavor firm says

Synergy Flavors predicts trending flavors in alcoholic beverages, frozen options.

Christian Metzger

June 11, 2018

Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors predicts fruity and floral tastes will strike a chord with consumers this summer.

Spicy candy sales heating up, says online bulk retailer

Candystore.com sees double-digit growth in sales of Mexican, spicy American candy.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

Spicy candy sales continue to heat up, according to Candystore.com. Data from the online bulk retailer indicate consumers are snapping up spicy and Mexican candies — and manufacturers are following suit.

Flavor trends: Bold, bright and better-for-you

More adventurous consumers mean more experimentation for confectioners, flavor technologists.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 14, 2018

It's a wild, wonderful and at times wacky world of flavor fusion, alternative sweetening and exotic experimentation for confectioners and flavor technologists.

Kerry releases 2018 Flavor Charts predicting top flavor trends

January 16, 2018

Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition Company, has released its 2018 Flavor Charts as part of the company’s future-focused review of today’s trending flavors and the most anticipated flavors of the future.