This new collection targets consumers looking to make healthier choices — even when snacking on sweets.

"Consumers are very well informed these days and they view confectionery products containing nus as a healthy way to indulge their sweet tooth," says Lucas Schmidt, industrial sales manager at HGO/Westnut.

Now, there’s a gum that can literally kill your cold, or keep you from getting it in the first place.

Grabbing a handful of almonds between meals could actually be great for your health.

Strawberries, for instance, are 80 to 90 percent of the confection, which means less chocolate and no sugar added.

The fact that more and more Americans eat smaller portions of food more frequently throughout the day — otherwise known as snacking —has been well documented. The type of snacks American are consuming, however, appears to be changing.

Having your nuts and eating them too doesn’t seem to be an issue with candy consumers; in fact, suppliers says business is growing.

Nassau Candy has added Unreal candy to its catalog of products.

There's something for the to say for the power of candy. It can heal a broken a heart and put a smile on your face. But what if it could also make you healthier?

Dark chocolate and almonds combine to create a delicious truffle.