Barry Callebaut appoints new president North America The new hire, Natasha Chen, most recently led Ecolab's global healthcare division. Candy Industry Staff August 28, 2024 She succeeds Ben De Schryver, who has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities.Read More
NCA on 'Summerween' and Halloween's economic impact The candy industry has already started ramping up for the holiday. Liz Parker Kuhn August 28, 2024 The National Confectioners Association speaks on Halloween trends and the economic impact that the holiday has on the confectionery industry.Read More
Harken Sweets expands retail footprint The brand is making its healthy candy bar more accessible to consumers. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 The brand expands to 1000 more stores, bringing its total doorcount to nearly 5,000 nationwide.Read More
Reese's introduces Chocolate Lava Big Cup The new treat will be available in standard and king sizes at retailers nationwide. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 The new dessert-inspired Chocolate Lava Big Cup will be available nationwide starting this month.Read More
Mount Franklin Foods acquires assets of Stuffed Puffs The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, is effective immediately. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 Stuffed Puffs will join the Mount Franklin Foods lineup of brands.Read More
Amos debuts freeze-dried gummies Other freeze-dried products in the lineup include gummy worms and rings. Liz Parker Kuhn August 27, 2024 The brand is debuting Freeze Dried Gummy Bananas, as well as other freeze-dried gummies.Read More
Maud Borup named to list of fastest growing companies The company makes the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 The Minnesota candy maker has been recognized as a market and entrepreneurial leader.Read More
Sugar Plum celebrates fall with Pumpkin Spice Latte bars The bars include a blend of coffee and pumpkin spice flavors. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 Each order includes four 3.5-oz. Pumpkin Spice Latte Chocolate Bars, for a suggested retail price of $24.95.Read More
Nassau Candy adds Harris items to Election Collection The chocolate bars and mint tins feature political imagery. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 Nassau Candy has added Kamala Harris chocolate bars and mint tins to its AmuseMints 2024 Election Collection.Read More
Leinenkugel's spins Summer Shandy flavor into taffy The taffy will retail for $5.99 plus shipping and handling costs. Candy Industry Staff August 26, 2024 Leinenkugel's, maker of Summer Shandy, is debuting Leinenkugel's Lakewater Taffy, made with real lake water from each of the Great Lakes.Read More