What made you want to write a book about the candy industry?I am always intrigued by situation. That, for me, is where each of my five novels has always begun.

According to a recent report issued by London-based Euromonitor International, chocolate manufacturers are introducing more Fair Trade and “ethically sourced” chocolates in response to consumers searching for more socially conscious products.

Confitexpo, the international confectionery show organized by Dulcelandia magazine and produced by Grupo GEFECC, looks to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style this August.

The following edited response came from Abby Ray, a communications associate, media outreach, for Rainforest Alliance, New York City, upon reading the recent Euromonitor study, which posted to Candy Industry’s Sweet & Healthy e-newsletter on March 31.

Sweet and sour fruit flavors, liquid-filled centers and natural ingredients are making new gummy products better-tasting …and better for you, too.

In making your plans for future holiday sales, be sure to include these innovations for sweet fall and winter celebrations such as Halloween and Christmas 2010, and Valentine's Day 2011. 

There’s nothing silly about the health benefits of new Silly Seeds from Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Guylian Temptations premium-size chocolates are available in Original Praliné, featuring marbled dark and white chocolate filled with Guylian’s original hazelnut praliné filling.

Fun Sweets has introduced a new banana-flavored cotton candy.

New from Maxim Manufacturing, Classic Favorites Vampire’s Blood light-up spray candy addresses demand for products that are a part of the current vampire craze.