The Skittles brand is turning the tables on zombies this Halloween with the U.S. launch of Zombie Skittles, featuring a surprise "zombie" flavor.

With the snack bar market expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, there is rich potential for agile, innovative manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa.

Kar's Nuts has appointed Victor Mehren as chief executive officer. Nick Nicolay, Kar's Nuts president and ceo since 1995, will remain actively involved in the company as its chairman.

Ferrara Candy Co., maker of Brach’s and Trolli candy, is celebrating Halloween 2019 by putting several new spins on classic candy corn.

Chief Operating Officer Chuck Metzger will succeed founder Rich Scalise as ceo of Hearthside Food Solutions as Scalise remains chairman of the company’s board.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are America’s favorite Halloween candy, according to a new survey by New Jersey-based Monmouth University.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched several items sure to make any candy lover’s Halloween sweet and spooky.

These Welch’s Fruit Snacks come in fun shapes such as a bat, witch, ghost, haunted castle and pumpkin.

The Ferrero Group is launching Tic Tac Coca-Cola, the result of a unique collaboration between the two iconic brands. 

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) hosted a chocolate short course at the University of California-Davis last month to increase its presence on the West Coast.