Presented during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, these awards recognize the most innovative candy and snack products introduced to the market over the past two years.

Entrants in this year's competiton were judged on taste, texture, uniqueness and overall excellence.

The HI-CHEW brand and New York City-based The Doughnut Project have teamed up to celebrate National Candy Month by launching Strawberry Squeeze, a doughnut that highlights the latest HI-CHEW flavor, Strawberry Lemonade.

The Specialty Food Association reports all food sales, both specialty and non-specialty, grew much faster between 2018 and 2020, a reflection of the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on buying, at-home meal preparation, and consumption.

Here is a look at some of the chocolate products we are most excited to see at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, slated for June 23-25.

RXBAR has debuted its first ever plant-based bar, made with 10 grams of almond and pea protein in place of RXBAR's signature egg whites.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has identified four top trends that will be on display at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Despite significant hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products managed to beat the odds and emerge as winners, making their way into shoppers’ carts during unprecedented times.