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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.

The Lovely Candy Co. Ginger Chews

The Lovely Candy Co., Algonquin, Ill.

Alyse Thompson

April 3, 2019

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These Ginger Chews are simply made with three ingredients.

Zolli Candy expands to 10,000 stores

Founder Alina Morse doubles giveaway campaign.

March 21, 2019

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Zolli Candy is now available in 10,000 stores, thanks to the brand's launch in 1,100 Target locations and on Target.com. Additionally, 13-year-old founder Alina Morse announced that with the retail expansion she would double her Million Smiles giveaway campaign to Two Million Smiles.

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.

Report: Natural food colors market to surpass $14B in 2028

Market expected to grow by 6.5 percent over the next decade.

March 20, 2019

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Growing demand for foods with natural ingredients is expected to push the global natural food colors market to exceed $14 billion in 2028, according to new data from Persistence Market Research.

Gutsii prebiotic chocolate

Gutsii, Corinda, Queensland, Australia.

Alyse Thompson

March 18, 2019

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Gutsii chocolate is packed with prebiotics and is an excellent source of dietary fi ber for a healthy gut.

Numa Foods honors tradition with healthy treats

Company's milk chews inspired by childhood sweets.

March 18, 2019

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Available in Original, Chocolate and Strawberry varieties, Milk Chews are milk-based chewy snacks infused with nuts and dried fruit.

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

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

Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow

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

The Lovely Candy Co. Ginger Chews

Zolli Candy expands to 10,000 stores

Alter Eco Superdark Truffles

Report: Natural food colors market to surpass $14B in 2028

Gutsii prebiotic chocolate

Numa Foods honors tradition with healthy treats

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