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Skittles has created an interactive campaign that takes the brand’s landmark playful spirit to new heights by requiring consumers to sign a legitimate legal document before trying Skittles Pop'd. 

Lauryn McDonough, senior director of candy for Mondelēz, discusses Sour Patch Kids' new Strawberry-Watermelon Glow Ups, the first-ever gummy candy that glows under blacklight.

The products were distributed nationwide and sold in the U.S. via retail stores and tonyschocolonely.com.

This milestone moment for Bazooka Brands marked an exciting new chapter in the Ring Pop legacy, the company says.

As a long-time supporter of FIRST, the PMMI Foundation was invited to join this partnership due to its substantial contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker Kuhn and Prepared Foods Editor-in-Chief Bob Garrison were able to take a minute away from the Food Marketing Conference in Kalamazoo, MI recently and chat about industry trends.

Gummies dominate the cannabis edibles market due to their snack-like perception and versatility, says Kanha.

The company's eighth location will open in late spring in Boca Raton. 

Under the theme "Our Future: Resilience Through Sustainability," the two-day summit convened representatives from governments, cocoa-growing communities, companies, civil society, and academia. 

The gummy collab from Hershey and Shaquille O'Neal joins Hershey's NCAA partnership.