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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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.

Koochikoo sugar-free lollipops

Koochikoo, Seattle, Wash.

April 25, 2018

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Founded by Sally Cox — Grandma Sal — Koochikoo offers lollipops that are sweetened with prebiotic fiber.

Dandies Marshmallows

Chicago Vegan Foods, Lombard, Ill.

Crystal Lindell

July 19, 2016

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Dandies Marshmallows is rolling out new, updated packaging to promote its all-natural and non-GMO Project Verified attributes.

Red Bird’s The Word: An inside look at the Piedmont Candy Co.

Piedmont Candy Co. celebrates 125 years, as Mary Llewellyn Cox, v.p. of sales and marketing, and Chris Reid, ceo, work to take the company to the next level.

Crystal Lindell

October 21, 2015

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Indeed the company has seen a lot of changes since it was founded 125 years ago, back in 1890, as the NC Candy Co. In Lexington, N.C. by Edward F. Ebelein.

Piedmont Empoloyee goes 26 years without missing a day!

Clifford “Junior” Phillips has been working at the Piedmont Candy Co for 26 years and he’s never missed one day of work.

Crystal Lindell

October 21, 2015

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“If he didn't show up one day, I think we'd all be confused,” says Mary Llewellyn Cox, v.p. of sales and marketing.

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.

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