The past two years in particular have seen much stronger market growth due to double-digit gains in the meat snack and trail mix categories in 2014, and stronger growth in snack bars in 2015.

Wasa THINS are the latest addition to the Wasa line and meant to be enjoyed straight from the box.

Milkboy Swiss Chocolate is introducing three new flavors to its award-winning line.

The biggest challenge, though, is not how much better-for-consumers the candy should be. It’s the cost of sugar, which is an understandably important ingredient in making lollipops.

Nestlé is putting a renewed focus on the Italian brand Baci Perugina, saying it plans to significantly invest in the brand to further strengthen this iconic Italian chocolate on the world stage.

When it comes to snacking, consumers want want to have their salty snack and eat it too. Or, to put it another way, they want their salty snacks to be indulgent, but they also want them to be healthier.

Chuao Chocolatier, maker of culinary-driven, ethically sourced chocolate confections, is launching its beauty-inspired, organic chocolate bar line: Lovely by Chuao Chocolatier.

What's next on store shelves? Snacks made with crickets, grass-fed everything, and protein where you least expect it.

People don’t just buy sugar-free candy because of health conditions anymore. Instead, it stems from a growing awareness and desire to maintain a healthy diet.

The new bar — jcoco arabica cherry espresso in dark chocolate — will be part of the jcoco American couture chocolate line.