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Each Hostess Boost Jumbo Donette contains slightly less caffeine than one cup of coffee.

Debuting exclusively online, HighKey’s Caramel Filled Bar and Chocolaty Stix are coated in a milk chocolate-style coating and are low sugar, low carb, free of grains and gluten, and made with clean ingredients.

Divided into three categories, our readers can decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represent the best of the best for the Valentine’s Day season.

Candy companies continue to thrive despite supply chain, labor challenges.

Candy Industry recently spoke with John Galloway, CM&IO and interim president of the Americas, GODIVA, about how its retail strategy influenced its approach to Valentine’s Day, its activation in New York City, and its expectations for the season.

As consumers and confectioners navigate through a global pandemic, COVID-19 continues to have the most significant influence on packaging innovation for candy.

Brand owners in every consumer packaged goods category, including candy, continue seeking out and employing new materials in the ongoing effort to create a more sustainable package.

Vegan and keto-friendly, the bites are free from dairy, gluten, corn syrup, cholesterol, sugar alcohols, palm oil and artificial ingredients.

Available in a whimsical, colorful package, this new mix stands out against the brand's traditional fruit-forward flavors and combinations.

Numerator says consumers indicate a willingness to return to pre-pandemic behaviors across celebration plans, gifting categories and shopping methods.