Sweets manufacturer Haribo is continuing its efforts to reduce sugar content in its products with the announcement of a £22m investment at its main factory in Castleford, West Yorkshire to boost capability.
As excitement continues to grow for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, held this year in Indianapolis from June 22-25, organisers have released a list of top trends for the 2021 confectionery and snack categories that will be seen on this year’s show...
The low-sugar candy market leader’s individually wrapped lollipops come in two flavours per bag (Blue Raspberry and Watermelon) and have only 1g sugar per 2 lollipops.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) expects type 2 diabetes to increase by 55% in the next 20 years - so it is crucial that confectionery companies are aware of its sugar consumption guidelines.
A new report from Spoonshot, ‘Sugar Reduction: A Bittersweet Pill’ includes must-haves for food and beverage manufacturers responding to growing consumer demand for reduced sugar and sugar replacements.
To celebrate the June initiative, Skittles has teamed up with historian, author, educator and influencer Blair Imani to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, spotlighting artists, influencers and creators through the SKITTLES QueeR Codes programme in cities across...
Taiwan-based company Bioflag Biotech has developed a range of probiotic lozenges, gummies, and candies with strains that reduce oral pathogens, while promoting good bacteria growth and increasing the salivary production of the IgA antibody.
June is National Candy Month in the US - according to the National Confectioners Association, who are marking the next 30 days with a number of promotional activities for candy makers and retailers to 'help address the confectionery sales gap between...
Ferrara has announced it is breaking into the Sweet & Salty category with a first-ever collaboration with Utz Brand snack foods, which are sold in leading retailers across the United States.
Ferrara’s Black Forest, a leading candy and fruit snack brand inspired by real forests, has announced a partnership with singer Kelly Rowland to help spread the word of its ongoing effort to restore forests across the US that have been impacted by wildfires.
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo conveniently falls in June, which is designated ‘National Candy Month’ in North America by the National Confectioners Association.
Indiana is the 15th most populous state in the USA. Its capital is Indianapolis, where this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo is being held in June. We take a look at what else the state has to offer.
‘We are grateful to the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana Convention Center for their efforts in ensuring a safe and successful event, as they have with many major events over the past few months including the NCAA tournament,’ said John Downs, ahead...
While the pandemic has raised interest in healthier eating to support overall health, this has also been mirrored by a growth in interest in comfort indulgence to ward of anxiety and stress. We look at current trends in our next webinar, on 1 June, and...
Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire European ambient foods company Valeo Foods.
