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The Pentawards have become the seminal event that honors each year’s packaging design trends, and sets a new tone for the new year as the industry continues to evolve.

Aldi has announced its limited-time lineup for January 2025, including Valentine's Day chocolates.

The winter holidays are one of the big four seasons that account for 64% of annual sales for the $48 billion confectionery industry.

ofi is further enhancing efforts to tackle deforestation and drive regenerative agriculture by achieving seven landscape partnerships and bringing over a million hectares under regenerative agriculture by 2030.
 

Each pouch is filled with three lollipop flavors, including Cucumber Extravaganza, Tantalizing Tamarind, and Coconut.

Movie studio A24 is dipping its (metaphorical) hands into the confectionery world. 

Before joining Nestlé, Thompson served as CEO of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, and has held several leadership roles at The Clorox Company and Procter & Gamble.

We recently talked with Elvin Willgrass, VP of sales, Freedom Confectionery, about how the company tracks consumer taste trends, and keeps an eye out for emerging trends.

After years of R&D, SmartSweets is cracking the code on a low-sugar chew and officially entering the cinnamon category.

The website is offering consumers everything from peppermint bark and Christmas truffles to its Holly Jolly Jingle mix and Santa pants.