Tara Wright, creator of Yum-Wick edible chocolate candles, has received a patent for her product, which is made with Belgian chocolate.

Sugarfina is poised to take on Asia with shops in Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Chinese mainland following the opening of its first Asian boutique at Harbour City in Hong Kong.

Werther's Original is launching a new marketing campaign the brand hopes will inspire caramel lovers to enjoy "a little piece of bliss."

Chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt — some of the most popular flavor combinations on the market illustrate a long-held belief: Sweet and salty pair perfectly together.

M&M’S, a Mars Wrigley Confectionery brand, has earned one of Nielsen’s Design Impact Awards, which recognize successful package redesigns in the consumer packaged goods space. 

This year’s event, held May 21-23, brought together tried-and-true brands and upstarts seeking to carve out their place in an ever-changing market.

It’s no question that U.S. consumers are snacking more, and manufacturers have risen to support, and even drive, this trend. But the prevailing idea that most consumers snack "on the go" might not be totally accurate, the Hartman Group reported.

Consumer packaged goods companies can’t afford to turn a blind eye to the cannabis industry. That’s according to Larry Levin, executive v.p. of market and shopper intelligence at IRI. He recently touched on the topic during a Candy Industry webinar, "Candy: State of the Industry."