Articles Tagged with ''sugar-free candy''

Do consumers prefer reduced sugar over sweeteners?

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

ISM 2019 shows where the global confectionery industry is headed

Sugar-free candy, cannabis, vegan products on trend at this year’s fair.

Crystal Lindell

March 21, 2019

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Sugar-free and reduced sugar candy, cannabis, vegan products and free-from confections were all on trend at this year's ISM.

RED Delight Chocolate

Chocolette Confectionary, Geneva, Switzerland.

Alyse Thompson

March 15, 2019

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Chocolette Distribution, LLC, the U.S. sales and marketing division of the Swiss-owned Chocolette Confectionary, has launched the RED Delight chocolate collection in the United States.

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

Ingredient companies innovate sugar-free, reduced sugar products that taste great, offer clean labels.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

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When it comes to creating the perfect sweetener it's hard to compete with the taste of nature's sugar — but that hasn’t stopped ingredient companies from trying to find alternatives with fewer calories.

Packaged Facts: Chewing gum sales reach $4B

Mars, Mondelēz, and Hershey are the leading marketers of gum.

January 2, 2019

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Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates chewing gum sales comprise 11 percent of the total U.S. retail candy market, which also includes chocolate and non-chocolate candy products.

Dr. John’s maker launches $2.3M expansion

Sugar-free candy company started by dentist and hygienist looks to grow.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2018

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Sugar Free Specialties, manufacturer of sugar-free nutritional candy under the Dr. John’s brand, is expanding in Plainfield Township, Mich., investing $2.3 million and creating 50 jobs.

CPX20: Cannabis Products Exchange

Products Exchange is a unique new event spotlighting the latest in the development and production of legal cannabis edibles and beverages. This interactive two-day conference is designed to inform and inspire the ideation, innovation, research and development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and consumer safety of legal cannabis edibles and beverages.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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