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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

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

How to navigate the natural colors market

Sandy Golden-Dukes of IFC Solutions talks latest trends in natural colors.

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2019

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Sandy Golden-Dukes, director of business development, IFC Solutions, offers his advice on natural alternatives, the FDA and the future of the sector.

New SMASHMALLOW flavors

SMASHMALLOW, Sonoma, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

June 14, 2019

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SMASHMALLOW is adding several new products to its line of premium, snackable marshmallow treats.

Sugar & Spun offers cotton candy with a twist

San Francisco-based company develops cotton candy with unique flavors.

June 14, 2019

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Gone are the days of boring and overly sweet blue or pink cotton candy. Sugar & Spun’s new standard includes unique flavors.

Mars makes progress on natural colors pledge

Company three years into five-year plan to replace all artificial colors with natural alternatives.

Crystal Lindell

June 12, 2019

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Back in February 2016, Mars made an announcement that it would remove all artificial colors from its human food products by about 2021. It’s been three years since then, and the commitment is still a work in progress, Mars says.

SmartSweets Peach Rings

SmartSweets, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson

May 28, 2019

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SmartSweets is adding Peach Rings to its lineup of plant-based gummies.

Smarties Candy Co. to celebrate 70 years with launch of Smarties Squashies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company will also introduce Smarties Minis and Smarties Love Hearts Box.

Alyse Thompson

May 17, 2019

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Smarties Candy Co. will mark its 70th anniversary at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the launch of three new products.

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

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

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.

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

Lily's Sweets, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

April 4, 2019

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

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