We spoke with Abby Massey, senior commercial partnerships strategist at Fairtrade America about how inflation and climate change have been posing challenges for the cocoa industry, and how chocolate producers can be more sustainable.

Heidi Dorosin and Katrina Hahn, co-CEOs, of SmartSweets, talk about gummy trends, consumer interests, and notable innovations in gummies recently.

Molly Jacobson, director of business development, Frankford Candy, discusses gummy trends, including flavors, ingredients, and innovation, as well as what’s next in the category.

Pat Egan, president and CEO, See’s Candies, chats all things nut candies with us, including consumer trends, flavors, and ingredients. 

Val Griffith, founder/head of innovation, SkinnyDipped, chats with us about the brands origins, the ways that it innovates, its partnerships, and upcoming products.

Ali Wing, CEO, Oobli, talks to us about Oobli's low-sugar, better-for-you chocolate selections, as well as trends in the better-for-you confectionery space this year.

Chowards knows a thing or two about gum and mints—the company was launched in 1934, and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. We spoke to Ian Kessler, national sales manager, and Arthur Pratz, president, about current gum trends, how COVID-19 affected the category, and more.