Black Forest brand to donate $500K to plant 1.5M trees

Gummy brand partnering with National Forest Foundation to plant trees.

May 15, 2020

In partnership with the National Forest Foundation, gummy brand Black Forest will donate $500,000 to help plant 1.5 million trees across U.S. forests that have been impacted by wildfires by the end of 2022.

Ferrara Candy Co. puts creative spin on candy corn

Donut Shoppe, Mermaids, Trolli Sour Brite among new candy corn varieties.

October 21, 2019

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Ferrara Candy Co., maker of Brach’s and Trolli candy, is celebrating Halloween 2019 by putting several new spins on classic candy corn.

7-Eleven introduces NERDS candy-flavored Slurpees

The limited-time flavor was created in collaboration with Ferrara Candy Co. and features a mashup of strawberry and grape.

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August 28, 2019

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Flavor is a, "delicious, tangy grape and strawberry that taste just like your favorite NERDS candy."

Packaging & Market Strategies for Candy, Snacks & Baked Goods

The 2020 “Packaging & Branding Strategies” free editorial webinar, produced by Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. This webinar will provide insights and updates related to current and emerging trends in packaging processes, as well as market, branding, and design strategies. This will include analysis of COVID-19 impact on consumer behavior and the overall market.

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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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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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