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Russell Stover introduces Joy Bites

Chocolate bars are made without added sugar.

June 9, 2021

Russell Stover Chocolates has launched Joy Bites, a collection of Fairtrade chocolate bars with non-GMO and organic ingredients and no added sugar.

COVID, new products, and the LID: The most interesting insights from Hershey’s recent earnings call

Hershey’s Michele Buck and Steve Voskuil addressed a wide range of topics, offering a candid look at how the company is doing.

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2021

How were Hershey’s seasonal candy sales? What’s going on with the company’s expansion into the snacking category? Why are they releasing a revamped sugar-free candy line?

Cocomels introduces Sugar Free Caramels

Coconut milk caramels are sweetened with allulose, monk fruit.

December 21, 2020

Naturally sweetened with allulose and monk fruit, Sugar Free Cocomels Caramels are keto friendly and contain no sugar alcohols.

De Villiers Chocolate introduces sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate

Range also includes varieties made with nut butters.

December 16, 2020

With a unique palate and texture, De Villiers Chocolate's range includes a number of flavors.

State of the Industry

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.

Crystal Lindell

July 23, 2020

Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson

July 20, 2020

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

Thinking outside the candy box

Trends in the evolving and vibrant non-chocolate confectionery market

May 6, 2020

The message is coming through loud and clear: consumers are keeping an eye on sugar.

How Ted Cohen shaped the sugar-free candy sector we know today

Recent Kettle Award recipient Ted Cohen helped launch the sugar-free hard candy category with Hillside Candy.

Crystal Lindell

October 1, 2019

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard candy.

How can candy companies target health and wellness consumers?

Latest Hershey acquisition highlights an evolving industry, while Hartman Group Report details the changing dynamics of the health and wellness sector.

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2019

Yes, candy companies have long been pigeonholed into the indulgent category, but as with all things, there’s money to be made by evolving.