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Valerie King

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Whimsical

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy store owners is creating delcious treats

The sweet story of a dream, 40 years in the making.
Valerie King
May 23, 2014
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“I love the idea of now being the only practicing candy maker in the loop,” Chris Kadow-Dougherty says.
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chewy candy

Chewy Candies Get Big Going Small

Bite-sized candy trend spurs huge growth in the chewy candy segment.
Valerie King
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
May 22, 2014
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Chewy candy is so perfect for re-sealable bags, that not only are traditionally chewy candy brands appearing in re-sealable bags, but so are brands that are traditionally hard candies.
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hard candy

Hard Candy Trends: Taking back the reins

Hard candy makers respond to a year of downward sales with new products, expansion and packaging innovation.
Valerie King
April 16, 2014
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While there’s no smoking gun to explain the decline in sales, one thing’s for sure, as far as Sally Lyons Wyatt, at IRI is concerned — there is a huge need for innovation.
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guilt-free additives

Healthy Additives Trends: Guilt-free, from beginning to end

Tooth healthy, high protein reign as top-trending healthy additives.
Valerie King
April 16, 2014
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It’s not so much about throwing taste out the door as it is offering a delightful indulgence that simultaneously has a positive impact on consumer health.
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RADZ

Radz MLB Collection

Radz Brands, Portland, Ore.
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
One Comment
Fans of all ages will love Major League Baseball Radz, available for all 30 MLB teams.
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Agave

PurAgave 100% Pure Dried Agave Products

Island Abbey Foods Ltd., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
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PurAgave Agave Delights, the world’s first 100 percent pure-dried agave candy, and PurAgave Lozenges, contain 100 percent pure-dried agave.
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Torie

New Halloween Package from Torie & Howard

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
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Torie & Howard is introducing a new Halloween-themed package as a healthier option for trick-or-treaters.
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TABASCO

Jelly Belly TABASCO Dark Chocolate Covered Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
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Rich dark chocolate meets sweet heat in the new jelly beans.
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fruit snacks

Sunrise Confections' New Fruit-Flavored Snack Line

Sunrise Confections, El Paso, Texas
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
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Sunrise is introducing Moon Rocks crunchy fruit-flavored snacks, Farmers Market fruit flavored snacks, and Fruit Shoppe reduced sugar fruit-flavored snacks.
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Gift Boxes

Cube Gift Boxes with Fair Trade Certifi ed Cocoa and Cane Sugar

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co., St. Louis
Valerie King
April 10, 2014
No Comments
The CUBE line of gift boxes is a collection of America's favorite flavors made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa and cane sugar.
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