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Better-For-You Confections

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Cannabis Candy

Cannabis confections are a growing industry, and manufacturers are creating candies with THC, CBD, and hemp all an in attempt to appeal to evolving consumer tastes. Candy Industry covers the sector with a focus on how manufacturers and retailers can respond to these trends.

Chocolate

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Energy/Snack/Nutrition Bars

Bar products, including granola, snack, protein, meal replacement, and energy bars.

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Chewy candies, which include gummies, jellies, mallow- and gelatin-based products.

Gums & Mints

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Hard Candies

Lollipops, suckers, jawbreakers, and all other hard candies.

Licorice

Licorice products, including those with and without licorice extract.

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Seasonal, occasional, or promotional candies.

Sugar-Free Candy

Sugar-free, artificially and naturally sweetened products.

Snacks

From salty to sweet, and everything in between, snacks are have made their way into the confectionery world. Candy Industry Magazine offers the latest news and reviews on everything from chocolate-covered potato chips to spicy popcorn, so you can stay up-to-date on all things delicious!

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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Chupa Chups debuts XXL Trio Lollipop

Chupa Chups debuts XXL Trio Lollipop

The lollipop is the only dual-flavor gum pop on the U.S. market.
May 18, 2022
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Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. will introduce the Chupa Chups XXL Trio, a large, multilayered lollipop with bubblegum inside.


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Perfetti Van Melle releases Mentos Berry flavor

Perfetti Van Melle releases Mentos Berry flavor

The gum is sugar-free and contains 30% of the daily recommended dosages of vitamins B6, B12, and C.
May 18, 2022
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In November, Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. will launch a Berry flavor of its Mentos Gum with Vitamins, a gum first launched in 2021 in a Citrus variety.


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HI-CHEW introduces Infrusions Orchard Mix, an infused chewable experience

HI-CHEW introduces Infrusions Orchard Mix

Candy includes infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly.
May 18, 2022
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While maintaining HI-CHEW's signature texture, Infrusions adds more juiciness with infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly to mimic fruity flavors.



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Push Pop introduces Gummy Roll Tropical Rainbow flavor

Push Pop introduces Tropical Rainbow Gummy Roll

The portable dispenser is convenient for on-the-go or at home.
May 18, 2022
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The Push Pop Tropical Rainbow Gummy Roll features six fruity flavors in one multi-colored candy belt.


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Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. to unveil reimagined flagship chocolate experience in San Francisco

Ghirardelli to unveil renovated flagship Chocolate Experience store

Highlights include a fully redesigned interior, handmade hot fudge, and world's largest pick-and-mix of Ghirardelli squares.
May 17, 2022
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Ghirardelli's renovated flagship store is designed to elevate the customer experience and provides new ways to celebrate the craftmanship of chocolate making.



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Bazooka Candy Brands promotes two key team members to vice president

Bazooka Candy Brands promotes two team members to VP

Company aims to create a leadership team focused on top growth areas.
May 17, 2022
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Becky Silberfarb has been named vice president of brand marketing, and Lizzy Mangold has been named vice president of e-commerce and innovation at Bazooka Candy Brands.


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Tic Tac debuts 'Take a ride on a Tic Tac' campaign

Tic Tac debuts 'Take a ride on a Tic Tac' campaign

The new campaign taps into what Tic Tac is known for, bringing gentle freshness to life.
May 17, 2022
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Tic Tac is launching a multichannel campaign that invites creators to put a new spin on the refreshing possibilities the brand can bring.



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22 chocolate products we’re excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo set for May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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Alyse Thompson
May 16, 2022
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Here is a look at some of the chocolate products we are most excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo.


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15 non-chocolate products we’re excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo set for May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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May 16, 2022
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Here is a look at some of the non-chocolate products we are most excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo.


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17 snack products we’re excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo set for May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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May 16, 2022
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On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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