Articles by Jorona Johnson

In the past, manufacturers would choose either one of the products and make a line filled with only hard candies, or only lollipops. While it was, and still is, a successful plan, candy companies are seeing a third option: launching both a hard candy and a lollipop.

In preparation for the highly anticipated Smurfs 2 movie in July, Haribo has released its first licenced product in the U.S.: Haribo Smurfs gummies.

Natural Vines have gone portable!

With summer only a few months away, nostalgic foods and drinks immediately come to mind. Refreshing cola cools you down, tangy lemonade calms the mind after a long day and watermelon with a punch of sweetness energizes you throughout the long afternoons.

After its success in the industry this past year, Blue Diamond Growers has started to fully develop its snack food products line, starting with a new research facility.

Editorial Intern Jorona Johnson reminisces on the time she’s spent at Candy Industry and how her love of tea and chocolate fused together.

Goody Good Stuff is bringing the good stuff to the States.The company has announced that its all-natural gummy candies are now available in the United States at 7-Eleven stores across the country.

Nestlé Crunch has announced its Girl Scout candy bars have been named the 2013 Product of the Year (POY) in the candy category by Product of the Year USA.

Not even a hurricane could stop this New York City-based confectionery shop from seeing the potential the Jersey coastline has for business.

For 60 years, Peeps have been an iconic Easter confection, showing up in the baskets and plastic eggs of children everywhere. However, Just Born, the brand’s owner, wants to remind consumers that Peeps can be eaten and used all year long.