New to the Hostess baked goods line is its 100 Calorie Lemon Cakes.

The latest snack bars target consumers of every lifestyle, offering all-natural ingredients as well as much-needed protein and fiber. They’re also gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, and certified organic, vegan and kosher.

Eddy Rubin, ceo and co-founder of Wrench Mints, demonstrates that the American Dream still applies, particularly if you are willing to apply ingenuity, perseverance and a bit of muscle to make it happen.

Given that Eric Cayton grew up in Hershey, Pa., it’s not surprising that he was always interested in working with chocolate.

In the end, Irene Rosenfeld’s backed up her desire to acquire Cadbury PLC with something few shareholders could resist - more money. In upping the company’s bid for the British

Last month, Nestlé opened a global research and development center for biscuits and cereal-based snacks in Santiago, Chile. The new center will lead Nestlé’s global research and development in biscuits

Chicago-based Development Specialists, Inc. has announced that it is accepting offers for the assets of F&F Foods, a contract manufacturer of branded and private label cough drops, mints and candies

Increased commodity costs necessitate innovative solutions with sweeteners. As a result,  suppliers are exposing manufacturers to a broader range of formulation possibilities.

As we - at least those of us who live in northern climes - watch the last vestiges of winter give way to tulip tips breaking through the ground, it becomes just that much easier to start thinking about spring.

By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy IndustryRetail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: The power of love (and candy)Some love it. Others love to hate it. Regardless, none can deny the power