The confectionery category is a coveted one in an increasingly viable channel that seems made for the sweet stuff: dollar stores.

Recent technology has paved the way for dynamic fruit flavors and functional gums.

Candy gets careful consideration in the consumer-friendly Corner Store format unveiled by this leading Texas-based energy corporation.

More than 1,400 exhibitors will be on hand to showcase products targeted to convenience-store buyers.

Candy distributors are using information technology to improve their warehouse processes and their services to retailers.