What can turn a crusty curmudgeon of an editor into an excitable boy? Well, certainly a visit to the world’s largest confectionery exposition, ISM 2016, which was held in Cologne Jan. 31 – Feb. 3.

While 3D printing has been around for more than thirty years, recent developments have brought this technology to the attention of companies who are searching for the next big thing.

Candy Mechanics has created a 3-D printed lollipop of the Queen's head, available in two "deliciously British" flavors: Chocolate Biscuit and Strawberries and Cream.

From Hershey World, to the future of retail, Hershey's focus on 3-D printers intrques Expo visitors

The Hershey Co. is moving beyond the second dimension

I’m pretty sure we’re finally about to have the one piece of technology from The Jetsons and Back to the Future II that I really, really wanted.