Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

For years, Editor Crystal Lindell had to watch from afar, but this year she finally got an inside look at everything that goes into the Kettle Awards.

One of the most notable consequences of the federal government shutdown was that it led to fewer food recalls. Unfortunately, that wasn’t because the food being produced during that time was safer — it was because there was less oversight. 

Interest in plant-based diets continues to sprout, giving food manufacturers and retailers a chance to cultivate shopper engagement and grow sales, Chicago-based research firm IRI says.

Hershey is turning 125 years old in 2019, but it’s the company’s future that’s most interesting right now.