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The family-owned company is No. 16 in the U.S. confections industry and the largest domestic manufacturer and marketer of licensed confections and gifts.

The range features advent calendars, stocking stuffers, decorative chocolates, and seasonal flavors.

The product, developed by Bazooka in collaboration with Amos, features a peelable outer gummy layer that reveals a 3D animal-shaped gummy inside

Ferrero North America's Halloween Report reveals continued growth of the “Adultoween” trend, and shows how premium candy preferences are driving purchasing decisions.

The Hershey Company is spotlighting its latest candy innovations at the 2025 NACS Show Expo, which reflect confectionery trends and consumer preferences.

Branded as “The Mix That Hits,” the collab combines Colombina's watermelon and passion fruit-flavored, bubblegum-filled lollipops with packets of Tajín’s chile-lime seasoning for dipping. 

In this Q&A, Susan Burris, marketing director, premium chocolate innovation at Ferrero Rocher discusses the new Chocolate Squares line, and how this latest innovation answers to trends in the premium confectionery category.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released its Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025 report, revealing that non-chocolate candy generated $12.9 billion in sales over the past year.

YumEarth products are made without major allergens and artificial ingredients, supporting inclusive seasonal celebrations.

The Smashing Pumpkins and Vosges Haut-Chocolat, two Chicago institutions, have partnered to mark the 30th anniversary of the double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with a limited-edition chocolate box set, featuring flavors that reflect the album.