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State of the Industry 2022: Hard candy sales up nearly 20 percent

Health claims, flavor innovations, and nostalgia help drive growth, while price per unit increases contribute to higher dollar sales.

Crystal Lindell

July 12, 2022

Health claims, flavor innovations and nostalgia help drive growth, while price per unit increases contribute to higher dollar sales of hard candy.

Liquid CORE Gum Co. debuts SMILE Gum

Chewing gum after meals improves oral health, provides cognitive boost.

June 23, 2022

Liquid Core Gum Co.'s newest release is sugar-free and can be used after meals or coffee when brushing is not an option.

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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Better-for-you, reduced-sugar treats gain momentum

Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects complicated impact of pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

July 14, 2021

Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects the complicated impact of pandemic.

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.

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.

Do consumers prefer reduced sugar over sweeteners?

Innova Market Insights shares research on sugar-related claims in new product launches.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2019

Innova Market Insights says sugar-related claims continue to grow, and they’re increasingly taking more prominent on-pack positions.

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.

Report: Consumers don’t actually want less sugar — especially in candy

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers have negative perceptions about sugar, but they don’t actually change their diets.

Mike Hughes

July 8, 2019

Ultimately, consumers will prioritize indulgence over health when it comes to moments of enjoyment.

Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Lily's Sweets chocolate-covered nuts, peanut butter cups

Lily's Sweets, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

April 4, 2019

Lily's Sweets, maker of sugar-free chocolate bars and baking chocolate, is adding chocolate-covered nuts and peanut butter cups to its portfolio.

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Consumer Insights: Better-For-You Candy Trends

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.