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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

July 20, 2020

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

Tamalitoz by Sugarox

Sugarox Candy Studio, San Antonio, Texas.

January 12, 2018

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Tamalitoz by Sugarox is the sassy, sweet and tangy hard candy with just the right amount of spicy kick.

'The Beautiful Sweet': ABICAB offers snapshot of successful Brazilian candy companies

Country known for coffee, soccer also a major player in global confectionery industry

Milena Boggio

October 13, 2017

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What many people don't know is that Brazil's unique offering of exotic flavors, combined with its competitive position as one of the few countries self-sufficient in producing milk and sugarcane, has placed the country among the major global players in the confectionery industry.

'Candy Lady' Dena Manning resurrects Butterfields Candy

Company known for iconic Peach Buds hard candies.

October 17, 2016

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Four years ago, Manning rescued Butterfields Traditional Candy Co. from bankruptcy, where the previous owner had taken it in 2009.

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.

Jorona Johnson

March 20, 2013

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With summer only a few months away, nostalgic foods and drinks immediately come to mind. Refreshing cola cools you down, tangy lemonade calms the mind after a long day and watermelon with a punch of sweetness energizes you throughout the long afternoons.

Werther’s Caramel Apple Filled Hard Candies

Storck, Berlin, Germany

February 8, 2013

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The latest Werther’s are a twist on a classic fall and winter treat.

Torie & Howard organic hard candies

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn

November 20, 2012

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Torie & Howardorganic hard candies come in four flavor combinations, including: Italian Tarocco Blood Orange and Wildflower Honey, California Pomegranate and Sweet Freestone Nectarine, D’Anjou Pear and Ceylon Cinnamon, and Pink Grapefruit and Tupelo Honey.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Does your company plan to develop or introduce products over the next year that fit any of the following trends?

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Items Tagged with 'hard candies'

ARTICLES

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Tamalitoz by Sugarox

'The Beautiful Sweet': ABICAB offers snapshot of successful Brazilian candy companies

'Candy Lady' Dena Manning resurrects Butterfields Candy

Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Werther’s Caramel Apple Filled Hard Candies

Torie & Howard organic hard candies

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