3 trends we saw at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo held May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

May 29, 2019

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

DAGOBA Organic Chocolate flavor infusions

Artisan Confections Co., Ashland, Ore.

September 10, 2018

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DAGOBA Organic Chocolate has introduced three new flavor infusions available in 2.83-oz. bars and individually-wrapped gems.

International Chocolate Salon 2018 winners

International Chocolate Salon, TasteTV announce 2018 award winners

Submissions feature high-quality ingredients, packaging.

Alyse Thompson

July 24, 2018

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TasteTV, the Tasty Awards and the International Chocolate Salon have announced the Top Picks and Selections for the 2018 International Chocolate Salon Awards.

Sour Patch Kids Fire and Freeze

Mondelez International, East Hanover, N.J.

Alyse Thompson

July 19, 2018

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Mondelez International has introduced two bold new takes on Sour Patch Kids with the launch of Sour Patch Kids Fire and Sour Patch Kids Freeze.

Spicy candy sales heating up, says online bulk retailer

Candystore.com sees double-digit growth in sales of Mexican, spicy American candy.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

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Spicy candy sales continue to heat up, according to Candystore.com. Data from the online bulk retailer indicate consumers are snapping up spicy and Mexican candies — and manufacturers are following suit.

HOT TAMALES Tropical Heat

Just Born, Bethlehem, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2014

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This tropical candy features a sweet burst of heat with every bite!

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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