South Africa’s leading branded food and healthcare company, Tiger Brands Limited, has announced plans to purchase 74.7% of shares of chocolate manufacturer Chococam, located in Cameroon, Nigeria, from Barry Callebaut.

Created in 1923, the first “filled” candy bar in the U.S. celebrates its 85th birthday this year. Originally made to mimic the taste of a malted milk shake, the milk

Deborah CassellEditorConfection & Snack Retailinggetting fresh: Going organic and greenWhen I (just recently) learned that Trader Joe’s might be coming to my town of Evanston, Ill. -- home of Northwestern

Pogos Potato Cheese SticksMedora Snacks, LLCRockville Centre, N.Y.1-877-MEDORA-1www.medorasnacks.comJust in time for summer picnics and soccer sideline snacking, Medora Snacks offers families a trans fat-free option with an intense taste and

Mike and Ike & HOT TAMALES Cotton CandyTaste of Nature, Inc.Beverly Hills, Calif.1-310-396-4433www.candyasap.comTaste of Nature is expanding its offerings through a license agreement with Just Born, Inc. to include HOT

Snack bar makers are stepping up to the podium with a new nutritional ticket that's sure to win them votes from a variety of constituents.

Major holidays aren’t the only occasions for selling seasonal confections.

Today's sugar-free confections are easier to swallow than previous offerings, with their off-notes and false aftertastes. New-and-improved chocolate and hard candy made with sweeteners such as Splenda appeal to health-conscious consumers and diabetics alike.

Caffeinated gum, charitable partnerships, customizable confections, campaign-worthy candy and mega-mints were among the sights seen at the 2008 All Candy Expo. And the trends continue post-show ...

Move over Indiana Jones. The Crystal Skull’s got nothin’ on Professor Sauernoggin and the Landfill of Doom, the latest adventure from the makers of Toxic Waste candy.