It’s no secret that consumers seeking food without certain allergens, animal products, pesticide use or GMOs are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding items that meet their needs. Fortunately, product variety and transparency will continue to improve as more manufacturers move into the space and adopt measures to make information available.

Fazer Group plans to invest €40 million in a new production facility in Lahti, Finland, to move further into the plant-based product market.

The global confectionery market is expected to reach $284.4 billion by 2025, according to new data from Hexa Research.

Building on the popularity of unbaked cookie dough as a treat, DoughLish is raw, shelf-stable and made without eggs.

Here's what Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is looking forward to in the confectionery industry this year.

Inspired by Ring Pop’s signature gem shape, this candy features a sweet gummy exterior and a drop of sour gel on the inside. 

Colorado-based wholesale manufacturer Genesee Candy Land has launched the OINKS brand for its signature chocolate-covered bacon products. 

Candystore.com has released an interactive U.S. map highlighting the top three choices in each state.

Ferrara Candy Co. will relocate from Oak Brook Terrace, Ill., to the long-vacant Old Post Office in downtown Chicago next summer.