Sugar-Free Candy

Create Account

Sugar-free, artificially and naturally sweetened products.

ARTICLES

State of the Industry

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.

Crystal Lindell

July 23, 2020

No Comments

Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson

July 20, 2020

No Comments

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

Thinking outside the candy box

Trends in the evolving and vibrant non-chocolate confectionery market

May 6, 2020

No Comments

The message is coming through loud and clear: consumers are keeping an eye on sugar.

How Ted Cohen shaped the sugar-free candy sector we know today

Recent Kettle Award recipient Ted Cohen helped launch the sugar-free hard candy category with Hillside Candy.

Crystal Lindell

October 1, 2019

No Comments

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard candy.

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

No Comments

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

Report: Consumers don’t actually want less sugar — especially in candy

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers have negative perceptions about sugar, but they don’t actually change their diets.

Mike Hughes

July 8, 2019

No Comments

Ultimately, consumers will prioritize indulgence over health when it comes to moments of enjoyment.

Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

No Comments

Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Lily's Sweets chocolate-covered nuts, peanut butter cups

Lily's Sweets, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

April 4, 2019

No Comments

Lily's Sweets, maker of sugar-free chocolate bars and baking chocolate, is adding chocolate-covered nuts and peanut butter cups to its portfolio.

RED Delight Chocolate

Chocolette Confectionary, Geneva, Switzerland.

Alyse Thompson

March 15, 2019

One Comment

Chocolette Distribution, LLC, the U.S. sales and marketing division of the Swiss-owned Chocolette Confectionary, has launched the RED Delight chocolate collection in the United States.

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

Ingredient companies innovate sugar-free, reduced sugar products that taste great, offer clean labels.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

No Comments

When it comes to creating the perfect sweetener it's hard to compete with the taste of nature's sugar — but that hasn’t stopped ingredient companies from trying to find alternatives with fewer calories.

More Articles Tagged with 'Sugar-Free 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.

Poll

Healthier Food Options

View Results

Poll Archive

Products

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.

See More Products

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.

View More Create Account