The complexity of Gummi Pop Surprise comes with an intricate manufacturing process that Todd Elliott and his team have developed and fine-tuned themselves. They are expanding it to another brand — Lucky Sweeties — which is set to hit shelves this month.

In addition to reworking the SweetWorks Confections team and company culture, Delica North America CEO Leah Dunmore has pushed for innovation, especially by expanding its Niagara Chocolates brand to national retailers.

Divided into three categories — Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Snacks — we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the season.

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the partnership, the inspiration behind some of its spooky sweets, and what Mars Wrigley expects for the holiday.

Check out the winners of the 2022 Buyer's Choice Awards and the products we loved at ECRM's Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session, held Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego.

IRI's Dan Sadler recently spoke to Candy Industry about projections for the 2022 Halloween season and what the research firm expects heading into the holidays.

The 167-year-old company is approaching its 60th year of ownership by the Nelson family, and Robert A. Nelson, who recently received Candy Industry's 75th Kettle Award, has been part of its leadership for three decades.

Candy manufacturers have offered more products containing 200 calories or fewer and with front-of-pack calorie labels, as outlined in a new report from Partnership for a Healthier America and the NCA.

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego have selected winners of the 2022 Buyer's Choice Awards.

The non-chocolate novelty category, as well as marshmallows and specialty nut and coconut candy, have experienced growth over the last year.