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Balancing with better-for-you confections

Healthful ingredients, health concerns continue to be factors in introduction of better-for-you confections

April 19, 2017

If consumers must have that candy bar or those jelly beans, they might as well make it count, right? That's where better-for-you confections come in.

Medicated, organic candies to drive sugar confections to $55.6 billion by 2022

Allied Research Market writer projects 3.2 percent CAGR during next six years for sugar segment.

Mufassira Fathinma

March 29, 2017

Allied Market Research’s recently released global sugar confectionery market report projects sugar confectionery sales will reach $55.594 billion by 2022. The study foresees an estimated CAGR of 3.2 percent between 2016 and 2022. It’s no surprise then that key industry players are leaving no stone unturned in tapping the immense potential of the market.

New YumEarth organic candies

YumEarth, Stamford, Conn.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 15, 2017

Organic candy manufacturer YumEarth has added six new candies to its product line. Bold black licorice, pucker-inducing sours, and fruity licorice began rolling out nationwide in March.

Torie & Howard Chewie Fruities trial size display

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 7, 2017

Torie & Howard Chewie Fruities are USDA-certified organic, kosher and contain no artificial dyes, flavors, preservatives or genetically-engineered ingredients.

‘Clean eating’ trend driving growth for organic candy, snacks

Allied Market Research study: Organic food, beverage sales to reach $327.6 billion by 2022.

Ravi Chawat

February 8, 2017

Clean eating trends are the talk of the food world as an increasing number of health-conscious consumers seek foods that are labelled organic and “preservative-free.” This increased focus and adoption of nutritious eating habits and healthier lifestyles has enhanced awareness about the benefits of consuming organic food.

YumEarth to debut new, more consistent look

Packaging for organic, natural brand combines elements of two previous versions.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 8, 2017

YumEarth, a 10-year-old organic and natural candy brand, is getting a new, more consistent look.

Highlander Partners acquires Hillside Candy

Dallas investment firm sees purchase as building block for future acquisitions.

November 9, 2016

Highlander Partners, L.P., a Dallas-based middle-market private investment firm, has purchased Hillside Candy.

Jelly Belly Organic Gift Box

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

October 19, 2016

Building on the success of its launch of 10 organic and five sour jelly bean flavors earlier this year, Jelly Belly has released a 10-flavor gift box.

Hartman Group: Organic use is rising

Nearly double-digit jump from two years ago coincides with increased complexity for consumers.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 12, 2016

A newly released report from the Hartman Group, Organic & Natural 2016, confirms what many retailers already know: organic and natural food sales are continuing to grow. This year, 82 percent of U.S. consumers indicated they use organic food and beverage products, a 9 point jump from two years ago.