Lauren Triffler, head of corporate communications for HARIBO, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the company's century-long legacy, plans for the new facility and what’s next for the gummy manufacturer.

The Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission conditionally approved the final site and operational plans for Phase 1 of the facility on May 11. Construction is expected to begin following the groundbreaking.

In partnership with the National Forest Foundation, gummy brand Black Forest will donate $500,000 to help plant 1.5 million trees across U.S. forests that have been impacted by wildfires by the end of 2022.

Ferrara Candy Co. announced its organic Black Forest bears, known for a soft, chewy texture, will have a brighter color starting July 15. 

The Lovely Candy Co. has expanded its range of premium confections by adding gummy bears made with honey.

Haribo Gold-Bears bags now proudly sport a pink ribbon in support of breast cancer awareness as part of a collaboration between the world’s largest gummy, licorice and marshmallow candy manufacturer and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.