Confectioner partnered with a leading brand valuation firm, Intangible Business LLC, for an exclusive research project that ranks the 100 most powerful confectionery brands. Check out our listing of the Top 100 Power Brands in the candy and gum categories.

Brian Sharoff answers Confectioner’s queries about the new PLMA research findings and more.

The distribution channel is a critical, but often silent, link between manufacturers and retailers; now, channel players speak out for better partnerships and a redefinition of its value proposition.

Whether they’re sweet, salty, or a little bit of both, snacks are getting a lot of positive industry attention.