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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies drive growth in chewy candy category

Non-chocolate chewy candy generated $3.9B in the year ending June 14, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson

July 13, 2020

Established gummy brands and category newcomers continue to drive growth in the non-chocolate chewy candy sector.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

Unprecedented times are offering the industry the chance to innovate and adapt.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2020

There’s no way to write about the State of the Confectionery industry without leading with COVID-19. The global pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, and it’s had a massive impact on the country and the global economy.

#StopHateForProfit

We support the candy companies halting Facebook ads as part of #StopHateForProfit

Companies including Hershey, Mars have stopped advertising on Facebook to protest hate speech on its platforms.

Crystal Lindell

July 8, 2020

A number of confectionery companies are participating in the #StopHateForProfit campaign, and we wanted to take a moment to applaud them for doing so.

Jelly Belly to introduce Scottie Dogs in August

Scottie Dogs licorice available in red and black varieties.

July 8, 2020

Jelly Belly Candy Co. has expanded its growing line of candy offerings to include Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs licorice.

Yowie Group donates nearly 10K treats to healthcare centers, shelters

Company began coordinating donations in May.

July 8, 2020

Yowie began coordinating with hospitals and shelters in early May to donate their products, including surprise-inside chocolate eggs, gummies and bites.

Endangered Species Chocolate, Lily’s launch baking chips

New baking products help consumers avoid dairy, high sugar content.

July 6, 2020

Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) and Lily’s have both launched baking chips to meet the needs of consumers looking to avoid dairy and high sugar content, respectively.

Dorval Trading Co. introduces Passionfruit Sour Power Straws

Passionfruit joins 8 other Sour Power Straws flavors.

June 30, 2020

Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. has added Passionfruit to its lineup of Sour Power Straws.

Hershey to expand Virginia manufacturing facility

Company plans to add 90,000 sq. ft. and create 110 new jobs.

June 30, 2020

The Hershey Co. is set to invest $135 million in expanding its manufacturing operation in Augusta County, Virginia, the office of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday.