Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) and Lily’s have both launched baking chips to meet the needs of consumers looking to avoid dairy and high sugar content, respectively.

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two new dairy-free chocolate products to better serve consumers seeking vegan confectionery options.

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has launched a new line of protein bars and revamped its existing chocolate bar line.

Despite being at home for the majority of the past few months, and wanting to indulge in comforting sweets and treats, consumers still have a focus on eating healthily.

In April, the brand introduced Sweet Chews, its first innovation outside of the gummy category. While fans had been asking for a fruit chew product, the timing wasn’t ideal, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new chocolate correlates with the growing demand for plant-based products, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z consumers.

Having identified the Top Ten Trends for 2020, Innova Market Insights has highlighted how some of these trends impact the sweets and snacks categories.

Endangered Species Chocolate is launching a line of chocolate bars made with oat milk instead of dairy milk.

SmartSweets is adding Peach Rings to its lineup of plant-based gummies. 

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.