Immune Boost and Power Choc are two new varieties of handmade raw vegan chocolate from Gnosis Chocolate, “The Most Deliciously Nutritious Chocolate Ever!”

Aspartame-free PUR Gum is the latest line of chewing gum from Toronto-based Action Candy Co./Bonus Gum Co.

Utz Gourmet Caramel Popcorn Clusters feature popcorn, almonds, cashews and pecans coated in rich, buttery toffee for a decadent indulgence and everyday snack as well as party and holiday gift.

Rockaleta Lollipops feature alternate layers of chili and an artificially flavored mango gum center.

New M&M’S Pretzel Chocolate Candies feature a crunchy, salted pretzel center covered in M&M’S brand milk chocolate and coated in a colorful candy shell.

Dan Abel’s parents, Dan Sr. and Rosalie, founded Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. in St. Louis back in 1981, shortly before a friendly competitor, Mavrakos, was sold to Archibald Candy Co.

The last time I used a Latin phrase in a headline, one of my colleagues teased me unmercifully, arguing that no one had the faintest idea what I was trying to convey.

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Raising the stakes in Cadbury huntIsn’t this a doozy of an ongoing story? You know, Kraft Foods trying to purchase Cadbury,

It all started with the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. With much of the city's business center destroyed, the scorched landscape provided the perfect opportunity for businessmen who were ready to rebuild Chicago into a modern marvel.

In order to boost new product development and stay ahead of trends, gum bases are constantly improving and, therefore, advancing the success of gum brands.