Jorona Johnson

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.

June 6, 2013

In the past, manufacturers would choose either one of the products and make a line filled with only hard candies, or only lollipops. While it was, and still is, a successful plan, candy companies are seeing a third option: launching both a hard candy and a lollipop.

Smurf Candy

Haribo USA, Bonn, Germany

Jorona Johnson

April 3, 2013

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In preparation for the highly anticipated Smurfs 2 movie in July, Haribo has released its first licenced product in the U.S.: Haribo Smurfs gummies.

Natural Vines Peg Bags

American Licorice Company, Union City, Calif.

Jorona Johnson

March 27, 2013

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Natural Vines have gone portable!

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

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With summer only a few months away, nostalgic foods and drinks immediately come to mind. Refreshing cola cools you down, tangy lemonade calms the mind after a long day and watermelon with a punch of sweetness energizes you throughout the long afternoons.

Blue Diamond opens world’s first almond innovation center

New facility to help company develop new almond products

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

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After its success in the industry this past year, Blue Diamond Growers has started to fully develop its snack food products line, starting with a new research facility.

All of the taste, and none of the calories

Editorial Intern Jorona Johnson reminisces on the time she’s spent at Candy Industry and how her love of tea and chocolate fused together.

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

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Editorial Intern Jorona Johnson reminisces on the time she’s spent at Candy Industry and how her love of tea and chocolate fused together.

Goody Good Stuff now available in the U.S.

The company’s gummy candies are available at 7-Eleven stores nationwide

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

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Goody Good Stuff is bringing the good stuff to the States.The company has announced that its all-natural gummy candies are now available in the United States at 7-Eleven stores across the country.

Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars wins Product of the Year award

Co-branding effort marks first time scouting organization has licensed its flavors in a candy bar.

Jorona Johnson

March 13, 2013

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Nestlé Crunch has announced its Girl Scout candy bars have been named the 2013 Product of the Year (POY) in the candy category by Product of the Year USA.

Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar opens new store in New Jersey

Store’s opening contributes to state’s Restore the Shore campaign.

Jorona Johnson

March 13, 2013

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Not even a hurricane could stop this New York City-based confectionery shop from seeing the potential the Jersey coastline has for business.

Peeps celebrates 60th anniversary with heart-warming commercial

“Brothers” ad will be the brand’s first commercial aired on TV and via social media.

Jorona Johnson

March 13, 2013

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For 60 years, Peeps have been an iconic Easter confection, showing up in the baskets and plastic eggs of children everywhere. However, Just Born, the brand’s owner, wants to remind consumers that Peeps can be eaten and used all year long.

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

It’s clear that the global candy industry is rapidly changing and keeping up with those trends will require both historical context and an eye toward innovation.

Jorona Johnson

ARTICLES

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Smurf Candy

Natural Vines Peg Bags

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Blue Diamond opens world’s first almond innovation center

All of the taste, and none of the calories

Goody Good Stuff now available in the U.S.

Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars wins Product of the Year award

Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar opens new store in New Jersey

Peeps celebrates 60th anniversary with heart-warming commercial

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