There’s been an increased interest by confectionery as well as pharmaceutical companies to produce candies that deliver specific nutraceutical benefits, be they vitamins, weight control, cold prevention, etc. So where to starches come into play?

A certified master chef of pastry and sugar artistry, Alain Roby is internationally known for his sugar and chocolate masterpieces.

R.M. Palmer is debuting several new items for the Valentine’s Day 2015

Neal Adams, the American comic book and commercial artist is bringing his design talents to the candy world.

These surprisingly soft, rich and creamy Lancaster Soft Crèmes provide a modern caramel taste experience.

The new gum offers the great bubble blowing experience that kids and adults love.

The next big thing could be bugs.

Rhonda Dehn always had a head for figures. Thus, when asked to work Saturdays at the family’s retail candy shop in Palatine, Ill., there were no issues when it came to computing sales taxes on purchases or giving out change.

“Innovation does not, of course, mean throwing out the old for the sake of the new," says Mitch Barns, ceo for Nielsen.

Mike Bianco openly professes that he prefers “talking to machines.”