Candy Industry Staff

We recently talked with Elvin Willgrass, VP of sales, Freedom Confectionery, about how the company tracks consumer taste trends, and keeps an eye out for emerging trends.

After years of R&D, SmartSweets is cracking the code on a low-sugar chew and officially entering the cinnamon category.

The website is offering consumers everything from peppermint bark and Christmas truffles to its Holly Jolly Jingle mix and Santa pants.

In Good Taste has released a Wine + Chocolate Gift Set, which includes five In Good Taste wines paired with Bissinger's chocolates. 

This marks the first time Tajín, the No. 1 chile-lime seasoning in the U.S., has been added into chocolate items.

The company's goal is for its patrons to experience a Japanese Christmas from the comfort of their home while delighting in premium snacks and exclusive goodies.

The product, which launched exclusively at Trulieve's 21 Arizona dispensaries in November, is now hitting dispensary shelves across the state.

Michele Buck will lead Hershey on an interim basis when Michael Del Pozzo, president, U.S. confection, departs on December 12.

The brand's latest treat starts with a sweetened graham cracker topped with its signature Meltaway peanut butter. 

The gums are Choward's first ever sugar-free offering, and will retail for $3.79 per 60 g bottle.