All news articles for May 22, 2014

Candy and snack packaging highlights from Sweets and Snacks

2014 Sweets and Snacks Expo

Leaders of the pack at 2014 Sweets and Snacks Expo

By Jenni Spinner

The 2014 Sweets and Snacks Expo showcased thousands of product launches, and old favorites, in standout packaging. Here are a number of bags, pouches, and other containers that captured attention.

Growth in candy and snacks is outpacing other packaged food categories at retail, according to the National Confectioners Association.

2014 sweets and snacks

Candy sales are dandy at $33.6bn in the US

By Jenni Spinner

Candy industry experts report confectionery sales are faring better than figures in other retail food markets, with US shoppers snapping up nearly $34bn worth of sweet treats annually.

Candy and snack product launches win top honors

2014 sweets and snacks expo

Sweet success for top candy product launches

By Jenni Spinner

Judges of the 2014 Most Innovative New Product Awards sorted through nearly 300 tasty treats to come up with the products they deem the best of the best.