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COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.

March 17, 2021

“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”

PEZ launches Bee collection

Dispensers feature bee faces, positive sayings.

February 22, 2021

PEZ Candy is launching a limited-edition collection this spring that will bring a “bee-utifil” smile to any PEZ fan’s face.

Boston America Corp. introduces ‘The Office’ gummy stapler

Strawberry-flavored molded gummy has a stapler gummy inside.

February 22, 2021

Based on the hit NBC series “The Office, this gummy is inspired by Jim's classic prank on Dwight.

Loacker, Albanese, Candy Treasure earn 2020 Buyer’s Choice Awards

ECRM hosted first virtual Everyday Candy Planning session Aug. 31-Sept. 11.

Alyse Thompson

February 5, 2021

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s virtual Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 31-Sept. 11 have selected winners of the 2020 Buyer's Choice Awards.

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

In 2016 company said it planned to use only all-natural colors within about five years.

Crystal Lindell

January 25, 2021

Mars will not remove all artificial colors from its entire U.S. portfolio, contrasting a 2016 plan to do so.

CandyRific introduces water squirter novelties

Each comes with assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies.

January 11, 2021

CandyRific is introducing two varieties of water squirter novelties this year: the Dino Water Squirter and Go Fish Squirt Fun.

Yowie works to ‘Sweeten the Season’ amid stay-home orders due to COVID-19

Candy company known for its surprise-inside treats offering discounts, free gifts, family activities and more this year.

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2020

Throughout the holiday season, Yowie will offer special gifts, free activities for families, and discounts on their beloved surprise-inside chocolate eggs.

Red to stir up food and beverage launches in 2021

The color red can make consumers perceive food to taste sweeter.

Alyse Thompson

November 25, 2020

Red is said to evoke love, passion and anger, but in addition to those feelings, GNT says it can inspire excitement and encourage consumers to explore food and drink.

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.

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.

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COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

PEZ launches Bee collection

Boston America Corp. introduces ‘The Office’ gummy stapler

Loacker, Albanese, Candy Treasure earn 2020 Buyer’s Choice Awards

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

CandyRific introduces water squirter novelties

Yowie works to ‘Sweeten the Season’ amid stay-home orders due to COVID-19

Red to stir up food and beverage launches in 2021

Spirulina offer solutions for clean-label blues in candy

CandyRific introduces Mickey & Friends Fanimation fan

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