Doug Liberman, president of Montreal-based Splendid Chocolates, says the confectionery industry should work together to preserve everything that makes the industry great and bring consumers the products they'll want now and once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

ECRM events bring together candy makers and retail buyers for meetings that resemble speed dating, since they have just 10 or 20 minutes at each appointment.

"From Cadbury Creme Egg Cookies to Double Chocolate Turtles and Sweetheart Mints, check out which products we couldn't stop eating! "

Launching Spring 2016, Ghirardelli brings the premium chocolate experience to each and every Easter basket with three new offerings joining the full Ghirardelli Easter line of products.

Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween show highlights an array of new holiday-themed treats

Products range from Divine’s new truffles to mint chocolate chip Brownie Brittle, there’s so many delicious new confections.

"Snickers Bar is the top-selling and fastest-turning item on shelf, so shoppers will be eager to pick up new Snickers Crisper," says Tim LeBel, v.p. of Sales for Mars Chocolate North America.

Boston America Corp. is introducing various Minions Tins for the holiday season.