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Vegan, clean label, and brilliant textures: How candy makers can benefit from pectin

As companies look for plant-based ingredients, and more cannabis gummies hit the market, pectin gains popularity.

March 15, 2021

When Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. launched its first soft gummy products in the U.S., the company made sure to note one of the ingredients. It wasn’t a specific flavor, a specific color, or even a specific sweetener — it was a gelling agent.

COVID-19

After a year of COVID-19, how will the candy industry know the worst is over?

With about 3 months to go until the NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, the event will again serve as a touchstone in the pandemic timeline.

Crystal Lindell

March 10, 2021

It’s different for different people. Editor Crystal Lindell marks the beginning of COVID-19 at 8:51 p.m. Central Time, March 11, 2020.

Kinder Bueno Mini launching at Walmart, Target

Bite-sized piece features milk chocolate, wafer, hazelnut filling and dark chocolate drizzle.

March 10, 2021

Based on the popular full-size candy bar, these bite-sized pieces feature smooth milk chocolate, a thin, crispy wafer filled with a creamy hazelnut filling and dark chocolate drizzle.

Project 7 introduces Sour Apple Rings, Sour Gummy Worms

Low-sugar candy is made without animal products, artificial colors, flavors.

March 10, 2021

The new additions further illustrate Project 7’s commitment to making low-sugar candy recipes with unique, flavor-packed fun.

What’s the top jelly bean flavor in your state?

CandyStore.com releases map highlighting jelly bean flavor rankings.

March 10, 2021

CandyStore.com reviewed more than 13 years of candy sales data and the results from more than 10,000 survey responses to map out jelly bean flavor preferences.

Perfetti Van Melle names Craig Cuchra as marketing VP for U.S., Canada

Cuchra will oversee marketing for all candy, gum, mint brands in U.S., Canada portfolios.

March 10, 2021

Perfetti Van Melle has named Craig Cuchra as v.p., marketing, for Perfetti Van Melle U.S. and Canada, effective March 1.

Zolli Candy partners with DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Boss Baby’ sequel

Limited-edition packaging will feature “Boss Baby” characters.

March 10, 2021

Zolli Candy has partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film, “The Boss Baby: Family Business,” to launch limited-edition packaging for its healthy candy featuring new and returning “Boss Baby” characters.

Ferrero North America’s Paul Chibe named chairman of NCA Board of Trustees

Chibe succeeds Kirk Vashaw of Spangler Candy Co.

March 10, 2021

Paul Chibe, president and CEO of Ferrero North America, has been named chairman of the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) Board of Trustees for a two-year term that begins immediately.

Norman Love introduces 2021 Easter collection

Egg crèmes include fruity, indulgent flavors.

March 8, 2021

Norman Love Confections has launched its 2021 Easter Collection, featuring 10 rich egg crèmes enveloped in white, dark and milk chocolate.

Sweets and Snacks Expo accepting submissions for ‘Most Innovate New Product Award’

Expo also will feature first-ever Supplier Showcase.

Crystal Lindell

March 8, 2021

The submitted products will be judged by retail and category thought-leaders representing 85 percent of the categories’ buying power.

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Vegan, clean label, and brilliant textures: How candy makers can benefit from pectin

After a year of COVID-19, how will the candy industry know the worst is over?

Kinder Bueno Mini launching at Walmart, Target

Project 7 introduces Sour Apple Rings, Sour Gummy Worms

What’s the top jelly bean flavor in your state?

Perfetti Van Melle names Craig Cuchra as marketing VP for U.S., Canada

Zolli Candy partners with DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Boss Baby’ sequel

Ferrero North America’s Paul Chibe named chairman of NCA Board of Trustees

Norman Love introduces 2021 Easter collection

Sweets and Snacks Expo accepting submissions for ‘Most Innovate New Product Award’

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