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HARIBO selects Milwaukee firm as general contractor for Wisconsin factory

Construction on facility is set to being as soon as possible in 2020.

November 2, 2020

Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management. Construction on HARIBO of America's 136.8-acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.

Spirulina offer solutions for clean-label blues in candy

With a wide range of formats available, EXBERRY spirulina concentrates can deliver clean-label blue shades for almost any type of confectionery.

Jeannette O’Brien,

October 28, 2020

Blue is big in 2020. But with consumer acceptance of artificial food dyes continuing to decline, using a clean-label alternative is essential.

TPG Growth takes majority stake in SmartSweets, brings on new CEO

Founder Tara Bosch will remain with the company, focusing on innovation, strategic initiatives.

October 28, 2020

TPG Growth received its stake from SmartSweets’ management and other shareholders. Tara Bosch, who founded SmartSweets in 2015, will remain the largest individual shareholder.

Debbas Gourmet aims to strike a chord with new chocolate line

Maxwell Debbas talks wholesale, A’cappella Chocolate and chocolate subscription services.

Alyse Thompson

October 27, 2020

Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.

Latest IRI data offers insight into how COVID-19 is impacting candy sales

While gum, mints, and gift box chocolate dollar sales are down, chocolate candy, non-chocolate candy and sugar-free chocolate all increased.

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2020

The data makes it clear that the coronavirus has indeed left its mark on the sector.

CandyRific introduces Mickey & Friends Fanimation fan

Image on fan changes as it spins, light turns on and off.

October 21, 2020

Mickey & Friends joins the Fanimation line, which includes popular properties such as Entertainment One and Nick Jr’s Peppa Pig, DreamWorks’ Trolls, Disney’s Frozen 2, Marvel’s Avengers, and Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s PAW Patrol.

KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

Campaign includes social media contest for fans to generate soundalike slogans.

October 20, 2020

KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

Trolli brand launches video game with PlayStation

Players’ aim is to deliver gummy worms into hungry mouths.

October 16, 2020

The Trolli brand is launching a video game called “Deliciously Dark Escape,” developed with Active Theory and PlayStation as the exclusive prizing partner.