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Thinking outside the candy box

Trends in the evolving and vibrant non-chocolate confectionery market
May 6, 2020
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The message is coming through loud and clear: consumers are keeping an eye on sugar.
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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 sept 2020 002 author
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.


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ONE Brands

How can candy companies target health and wellness consumers?

Latest Hershey acquisition highlights an evolving industry, while Hartman Group Report details the changing dynamics of the health and wellness sector.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
August 28, 2019
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Yes, candy companies have long been pigeonholed into the indulgent category, but as with all things, there’s money to be made by evolving.
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Sugar

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.
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Dr John's Michigan facility

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. 

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Lily's Sweets

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

Lily's Sweets, Boulder, Colo.
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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.
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RED Delight Chocolate

RED Delight Chocolate

Chocolette Confectionary, Geneva, Switzerland.
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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.
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alternative sweeteners

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 sept 2020 002 author
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.


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gum trends

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.


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Dr John's lollipops

Dr. John’s maker launches $2.3M expansion

Sugar-free candy company started by dentist and hygienist looks to grow.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
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.  


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