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Meiji America Inc. launches Hello Panda Caramel snacks

Caramel joins Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla and Matcha Green Tea flavors.

November 2, 2020

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Meiji Hello Panda Caramel snacks are the perfect combination of creamy caramel with the crunch of a crisp cracker.

American Licorice launches Cambodian-made hard candy brand in the U.S.

Aprati Foods launch includes Frutati and Mocati hard candy.

September 10, 2019

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American Licorice Co. is launching Aprati Foods, a hard candy brand produced in Cambodia, in the U.S.

One-on-One with Sugarfina co-founder Rosie O’Neill

O’Neill reflects on specialty retailer’s success in Hong Kong, future in Asia.

August 19, 2019

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Sugarfina is poised to take on Asia with shops in Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Chinese mainland following the opening of its first Asian boutique at Harbour City in Hong Kong.

Report: Opportunity for ‘healthy’ products abounds in $39B Asia-Pacific confectionery market

Market expected to grow by 5.6 percent between 2017-2022.

Alyse Thompson

October 17, 2018

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Rising disposable incomes and increasing health awareness across the Asia-Pacific region are driving demand for functional confectionery products, UK-based firm GlobalData says.

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu uses cacao grown at the resort for “The Land of Chocolate.”

Alyse Thompson

September 4, 2018

The Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, has launched “The Land of Chocolate,” featuring chocolate made from cacao grown at the resort.

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Store will occupy 900-sq.-ft. Boutique in Hong Kong’s Harbor City Mall.

Christian Metzger

June 19, 2018

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Sugarfina is going global. Partnering with Upper East Holdings, specialty confectionery retailer Sugarfina will expand into Asia with the opening a 900-sq.-ft. boutique at Harbor City Mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

Tanis Confectionery takes over Fast Track operation

Majority position in joint venture with JHTester Industrial Automation opens door to Asia/South Pacific markets.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 24, 2018

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Calling it a “once in a lifetime opportunity for us,” CEO Leo Tanis of Dutch-based Tanis Confectionery (TC) said the company has taken over Fast Track Engineering’s activities. The move came about following a joint venture agreement signed this past Monday by TC with Australia-based JH Tester Industrial Automation, which had acquired Fast Track Engineering in September 2017.

Report: Fragmented markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America drive candy innovation

The strong presence of local players forces leading confectionery companies to find new ways to break in.

Abigail Watt

July 27, 2016

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It turns out the top five players in Asia Pacific confectionery markets are Nestle S.A., Perfetti Van Melle SpA, Mondelez Intl., the Ferrero Group, and The Hershey Co.

How Asian candies are making a mark on the confectionery industry

Candies from the Far East have yet to become mainstream, but the right marketing efforts could change that.

Abigail Watt

February 24, 2016

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Asian snacks and candies aren’t easy to find in the United States. Outside of Chinatown or Asian supermarkets like H Mart, they’re a rare commodity. Considering they’re foreign imports, it’s not too surprising that they’re hard to find. But next to the popularity of European confections, you have to wonder why Asian candies have yet to become mainstream.

Report: Dark chocolate leads global market

Asia Pacific leads global market share, as Western culture, increase in disposable income propel chocolate sales.

Abigail Watt

October 21, 2015

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Health trends tend to shy away from the sugary sweet, but this time, rising health awareness is bringing customers to chocolate — particularly dark chocolate.

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 'Asian candy'

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Meiji America Inc. launches Hello Panda Caramel snacks

American Licorice launches Cambodian-made hard candy brand in the U.S.

One-on-One with Sugarfina co-founder Rosie O’Neill

Report: Opportunity for ‘healthy’ products abounds in $39B Asia-Pacific confectionery market

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Tanis Confectionery takes over Fast Track operation

Report: Fragmented markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America drive candy innovation

How Asian candies are making a mark on the confectionery industry

Report: Dark chocolate leads global market

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