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.

As we slog through the second longest government shutdown in history (so far), it’s becoming increasingly clear that even partially shutting down the government has ripple effects all the way to the candy industry. 

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

Can a mint really be enough to break the political ice? Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Michelle Obama seem to think so. 

Americans aren't the only ones confused about how “natural” can and should apply to food. New research from Mintel shows our neighbors to the north might be struggling with it, too. 

A new FONA Trend Insights report says healthy indulgence has grown, showing the influence of the health and wellness movement on the ways consumers treat themselves.

Shoppers may dream of a white Christmas, but this holiday season will have retailers seeing green — and lots of it, according to new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insight & Analytics.

This Thanksgiving there’s a lot to be thankful for — especially in the candy industry. Here are three things that Editor Crystal Lindell is especially grateful for this year.