The sandwich chain will be snapped up by Roark Capital, ending a long acquisition quest.

In 1907, Maud Borup began to make candy in her St. Paul, MN home.

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An expert from the National Honey Board shares several successful recent launches.

Innovation experts from American Packaging Corp. offer strategic advice for producers.

Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert. 

An expert from the candy and snack giant offers BFY insights and advice for producers.

It makes sense that mint sales are up (though modestly, when looking at units sold) as recovery from the effects of the pandemic marches on. 

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine. 

Candy has played a role in cultural traditions and celebrations for thousands of years and continues to be enjoyed by most people as an occasional treat.