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Mars’ new vegan Galaxy chocolate bars highlight growing trend

The new ‘milk’ chocolate bars come in three flavors and sell for three times the price of regular Galaxy bars.

November 20, 2019

Candy may not be the first thing people think of when they consider living as a vegan, but that doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. With ingredients like milk and gelatin, confections can be filled with animal products.

Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow

Dollar sales trending upward in 15 plant-based food categories, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson

May 1, 2019

Interest in plant-based diets continues to sprout, giving food manufacturers and retailers a chance to cultivate shopper engagement and grow sales, Chicago-based research firm IRI says.

Kakooies snack cookies

Kakookies, Minneapolis, Minn.

Alyse Thompson

August 15, 2018

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These snack cookies are loaded with both simple and complex carbs sourced from whole-grain gluten-free oats, chia seeds, nuts or sunflower seeds.

Andy’s Dandy Candy Bar New Flavors

Amy’s Kitchen Inc., Petaluma, Calif.

Crystal Lindell

September 24, 2015

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Amy’s Kitchen, known for its vegetarian and organic line of products, is launching new candy bar flavors as part of its Andy’s Dandy Candy brand.

Missy J’s Truffley Treats and Carob Cups

Oh, Yes You Candy, Boulder, Colo.

Crystal Lindell

October 17, 2014

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Missy J’s truffley treats and carob cups are smooth, rich and divine, just like chocolate, yet made with naturally nutritious carob.

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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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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