Katjes USA is launching ‘Sheroes’ a new plant-based gummy candy at Expo West this week, which will also honour women across the country who ‘are heroes in their own right’.
According to the fourth annual State of Treating report published by the NCA and released during its State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Miami, consumers view chocolate and candy as a fun part of life (81%) and as an affordable treat (74%), which...
More than 700 senior members of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), along with retail partners and suppliers, gathered in Miami this week for its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) where, in a keynote speech, NCA President &...
Senior figures from US confectionery are set to gather in Miami this weekend for its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
Brach’s is broadening its horizons beyond its own territory this spring by taking fans on a flavour journey with its first-ever globally-inspired jelly beans.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced that Target’s Tiffany Trombley, director of seasonal candy and snacks, and Sam’s Club’s Todd Budzinski, senior director of merchandising, candy & commercial bread, are the recipients of the 2023...
Mars Wrigley is attempting to move on from its volte-face on its M&M’s ‘spokescandies’ after attracting controversy and a media backlash in US over their rebranded appearance and replacing them with actress Maya Rudolph.
With just over a week to go until Valentine’s Day, there is a clear sign of continued enthusiasm for seasonal celebrations, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) claimed, as it revealed that 92% of Americans plan to get loved up this year with...
Independent confectionery business Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired the share capital and branded interests of Mallow & Marsh for an undisclosed sum.
Hershey Co has exceeded analysts' estimates on full-year net sales and profit after a strong ending to the fourth quarter with consolidated net sales of $2,652.3 million, an increase of 14.0%.
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe has overcome many of the impediments thrown up by the UK leaving the European Union by finding innovative ways to keep trade flowing between the two entities.
In its review of the past 12 months, The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) confirmed it had been a ‘very tense economic situation’ for the industry.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced registration is now open for the 2023 show, which takes place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from 22 to 25 May.
With less than one percent of all family-owned companies in the United States reaching 100 years in business, Just Born will also be celebrating the milestone by honouring and thanking its associates, stakeholders as well as the local community at it...
America’s #1 conversation heart brand has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to spark a connection and conversation among ‘friends’ this season.
IRCA – a portfolio company of private equity firm Advent International – has signed a definitive agreement to procure the Sweet Ingredients Portfolio of the Dublin-headquartered global provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and...
Mars has announced its M&M'S brand will release a limited edition all-female pack of candies to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8.
ConfectioneryNews looks back over another tumultuous and eventful 12 months and asks what our most popular stories tell us about the state of the industry.
Frankford Candy, the leader in manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a Christmas holiday giveaway for fans.
UK Confectionery firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls says it has seen a 27.3% rise in sales as the cost of living crisis prompts people to buy sweets instead of expensive luxury items.
Second Nature Brands, a US-based creator of premium, nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital.
As Americans start to plan their winter holidays, chocolate and candy companies are set to meet the demand for special treats with news that half of consumers plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products.
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has opened nominations for its 2023 Candy Hall of Fame, the highest honour in the US confectionery industry.
Hershey has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on the back of a strong Halloween that it signalled it expects to continue into the Christmas holiday season.
Mars UK has taken the controversial decision to trial a ‘No Bounty’ tub of its popular Celebrations chocolate assortment offering, which are a staple in many homes over the festive period.
ISM Middle East is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre for its 15th edition, albeit under its new brand name after previously going under the banner ‘yummex Middle East’ when it returns from 8 to 10 November.
During the coming Halloween weekend, it is estimated that $2.6bn is spent on individually wrapped candy in the United States. Average Halloween candy comes individually wrapped and made of several layers of different materials including plastic, 'creating...
Mars said once again it is ‘putting the consumer first’ by introducing an innovative collaboration to tackle the challenge of wrapper waste this Halloween season with the launch of 'Trick or Trash' bags.
This year’s Halloween is set to be one of the best yet for the American confectionery industry with news that a survey by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) reveals that 93% of Americans intend to celebrate in a big way with plans to enjoy their...
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted potential issues with the formulation and usage of gummy supplements with little attention given to the benefits of these products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.
With the introduction in Australia of a new character and spokescandy, known as ‘Purple’, the M&M’S characters are receiving a brand new member of the crew.
Tessa Porter is the founder of Sprinkk, a candy development and manufacturing company based in Omaha, Nebraska. She is also a ‘candy scientist’ and has a Masters in food science focusing on sugar crystallization from the University of Wisconsin-Madison...
Moringa pioneer Kuli Kuli is shifting its dietary supplement strategy from shots to gummies to appeal to a broader set of consumers who the company founder says embraced food as medicine during the pandemic but who may be turned off by strong, medicinal...
The announcement by Koelnmesse, organisers of the ISM sweets and snacks trade fair, that it is moving the event to April next year appears to be paying off, having recorded high levels of interest from the confectionery industry.
Laffy Taffy, the beloved US candy brand, known for its dad jokes on its candy wrappers, has enlisted the help of American rapper and singer-songwriter T-Pain.
Rapid growth in online sales of plant-based food products during the lockdown period supported industry growth in the global vegan snacks market size a new study has revealed.
Taste and flavour are the product characteristics highly desired by chocolate consumers in North America when buying chocolates, according to the latest research by Clootrack.
