Chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt — some of the most popular flavor combinations on the market illustrate a long-held belief: Sweet and salty pair perfectly together.

It turns out legal marijuana is great for candy and snack companies — even if they aren’t making edibles.

It’s no question that U.S. consumers are snacking more, and manufacturers have risen to support, and even drive, this trend. But the prevailing idea that most consumers snack "on the go" might not be totally accurate, the Hartman Group reported.

Flipz Mix is a deliciously fun assortment of sweet, salty and crunchy snacks.

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

Welch’s Mixed Fruit Easter Fruit Snacks have Easter-themed graphics and fun shapes including a chick, egg, flower and bunny.

 Tastykake has introduced a few springtime items sure to sweeten up any Easter basket.