Vegetarian Candy

Candies and chocolates made with vegetarian and vegan recipes continue to gain popularity, as more consumers are looking for foods created without any animal byproducts. The latest trends and innovations offer new insight into vegetarian candy.

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Cocomels Premium Collection

JJ’s Sweets, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

December 3, 2019

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Hand-crafted in copper kettles, these coconut milk caramels are enrobed in organic dark chocolate.

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.

Crystal Lindell

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.

Hexx Chocolate now non-GMO, vegan certified

Company produces single-origin, bean-to-bar chocolate.

November 13, 2019

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Las Vegas-based Hexx Chocolate has made its line of small-batch, single-origin, bean-to-bar dark chocolate Non-GMO Project Verified and Vegan certified.

How can candy companies target health and wellness consumers?

Latest Hershey acquisition highlights an evolving industry, while Hartman Group Report details the changing dynamics of the health and wellness sector.

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2019

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Yes, candy companies have long been pigeonholed into the indulgent category, but as with all things, there’s money to be made by evolving.

Are consumers really choosing natural claims over price and taste?

FMCG says consumers are paying more attention to natural claims when snacking in Germany, however are price and taste still more important?

Will Cowling

August 27, 2019

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FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are moving toward paying attention to flavor and natural formulation above the price of a snack when looking to treat and reward themselves.

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.

Alter Eco Superdark Truffles

Alter Eco Foods, San Francisco, Calif.

March 20, 2019

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Featuring silky-smooth 80 percent Swiss-made cocoa and nourishing coconut oil, Alter Eco’s Superdark Truffles bring a decadent, vegan option to the chocolate aisle.

Marshmallow trends: Clean labels, unique flavors

Innovation helps push marshmallows into premium confection, snacking categories.

Alyse Thompson

September 10, 2018

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When it comes to consumers' favorite marshmallow treats, the marshmallows often play a supporting role.

International Chocolate Salon 2018 winners

International Chocolate Salon, TasteTV announce 2018 award winners

Submissions feature high-quality ingredients, packaging.

Alyse Thompson

July 24, 2018

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TasteTV, the Tasty Awards and the International Chocolate Salon have announced the Top Picks and Selections for the 2018 International Chocolate Salon Awards.

Hu Chocolate receives minority investment from Sonoma Brands

Investment set to help organic, vegan, paleo chocolate brand expand global reach.

Alyse Thompson

May 16, 2018

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Hu Products, maker of organic, paleo and vegan chocolate, has received a minority investment from Sonoma Brands, the food incubator responsible for Krave jerky, SMASHMALLOW and other brands.

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