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Compound coatings help manufacturers deliver taste, functionality

Suppliers offer products that deliver cleaner lables, carry proteins and taste better.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 12, 2017

There are as many challenges today for manufacturers using compound coatings as there are for those using chocolate.

A place in the sun

Medicated confections gain traction as industry embraces functional, better-for-you formulations.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 23, 2017

Weather men cried, our president snuck a peak without wearing glasses, and millions celebrated in a solar kumbaya fashion with festivals and traffic nightmares. And there were some who thought about simply cowering underneath their desks until order was restored.

Nutraceuticals market to hit $302 billion in 2022

Functional food market expected to drive growth.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 4, 2017

The world’s nutraceutical market is expected to reach $302.31 billion in 2022, according to a new report by Allied Market Research.

Functional confections course at Wisconsin’s ‘Candy School’

Growth in segment spurs repeat of educational program offered last year at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 26, 2016

This spring the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Food Science will host a course titled, "Enhanced Confections: The ‘How To’ of Functional Confections."

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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