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UNREAL debuts Halloween packaging

Peanut butter cups, coconut bars available at Whole Foods.

September 17, 2021

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UNREAL has introduced two of its most popular sweets in festive Halloween packaging.

SmartSweets launches low-sugar Cola gummies

Each bag includes 3 grams of sugar.

September 14, 2021

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Featuring 3 grams of sugar per pack, these plant-based, soda bottle-shaped gummies offer the crisp flavor of cola.

Healthier gummies drive sector growth and consumer excitement

New launches from major players and smaller start-ups target health-conscious consumers.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2021

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As millennials long for the sweets of their youth, while grappling with being more health conscious as they get older, they have propelled product development in this space. And now, as Gen Z grows up and gains more buying power, they're doing the same.

Lily’s Sweets introduces gummies

Two gummy varieties are available at Walmart and on Lilys.com.

September 13, 2021

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Lily's gummies are non-GMO, keto-friendly, gluten-free, plant-based and have less than 1 gram of sugar per serving.

Rotten low-sugar gummies bring in more than $30K on Kickstarter

Campaign blew past $10K goal in four hours.

September 13, 2021

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Rotten's mission is to help people reduce their sugar intake while still indulging in the treats they love.

ADM shares 5 consumer behaviors reshaping food and supplement innovation

Pandemic has transformed how consumers perceive holistic health and well being

August 30, 2021

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Consumers are taking a more proactive approach to managing well-being with functional nutrition, close-to-nature ingredients and foods that signal self-care.

That’s it. enters keto category with Keto Kick caffeine energy bars

New snack contains 95 mg. of caffeine naturally-sourced from real, single-origin, Fair Trade coffee beans.

Crystal Lindell

August 9, 2021

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New snack contains 95 mg of caffeine naturally-sourced from real, single-origin, Fair Trade coffee beans.

Heshey’s Michele Buck shares reasoning behind Lily’s acquisition on earnings call

During second quarter earnings Q&A Buck shares why Hershey believes Lily’s will succeed despite the company’s challenges with other premium brands.

Crystal Lindell

August 9, 2021

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During second quarter earnings Q&A Buck shares why Hershey believes Lily’s will succeed despite the company’s challenges with other premium brands.

Misaky Tokyo launches Fruity Vacation collection

Seaweed treats are vegan, all natural.

July 28, 2021

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Crystal Treats are vegan, gluten-free and natural seaweed sweets that are shareable with everyone.

RED Chocolate adds more milk fat to chocolate recipes

Addition improves texture, richness of dark chocolate offerings.

July 28, 2021

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RED Chocolate's products include no added sugar, reduced calories and less fat than other chocolate products on the market.

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UNREAL debuts Halloween packaging

SmartSweets launches low-sugar Cola gummies

Healthier gummies drive sector growth and consumer excitement

Lily’s Sweets introduces gummies

Rotten low-sugar gummies bring in more than $30K on Kickstarter

ADM shares 5 consumer behaviors reshaping food and supplement innovation

That’s it. enters keto category with Keto Kick caffeine energy bars

Heshey’s Michele Buck shares reasoning behind Lily’s acquisition on earnings call

Misaky Tokyo launches Fruity Vacation collection

RED Chocolate adds more milk fat to chocolate recipes

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