Fruit and Nut trends: Almonds reboot chocolate confectionery

Addition of almonds could differentiate products in crowded field.

March 6, 2017

Chocolate candy is going through an evolution or a "reboot" -- a freshening up that taps novel concepts, ingredients and inclusions to boost its relevance.

Frontier Bites

Frontier Snacks, Inc., San Jose, Calif.

Olivia Zyszczynski

November 9, 2016

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Frontier Snacks, Inc. has released a line of crunchy, bite-sized snacks designed to give you the energy you need.

2016 Fruit and Nut trends in the confectionery industry

Nuts and fruits can add a nutritional imprimatur and tasty spin to candy, allowing consumers to indulge without sacrificing healthy eating habits.

Abigail Watt

February 24, 2016

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Diversity is important — that’s a statement applicable both to people and to the food we eat. It’s part of what makes nuts and fruits ideal ingredients to add to confections.

Double whammy

Adding fruits and nuts to confections accents healthful benefits of both while delivering taste, texture characteristics.

Alyse Thompson

September 24, 2012

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In a way, sliding fruits and nuts between two slabs of chocolate is just like spreading peanut butter and jelly between two slices of bread.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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