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Lakrids by Bülow has reintroduced its Elderflower confection for a limited time this Halloween season. It features white chocolate, elderflower flavor, and a licorice center.

For the first time since the debut of its gold-wrapped praline, Ferrero Rocher is expanding its portfolio with chocolate squares, available in four flavors.

Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest trade show dedicated to the confectionery and snack industries, will take place May 19–21 in Las Vegas, NV. 

From functional lollipops, to flavored chocolates, to classic candy corn, the National Honey Board is highlighting several honey-forward, natural and organic confections hitting the market this season.

Kicking off in January, M&M's is inviting consumers to try three limited-edition flavors—Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll, Cherry Chocolate Cupcake, and Lemon Meringue Pie—and vote for their favorite to get an extended run through the Flavor Vote program.

Chocolate company Hu highlights its 2024 Fairtrade Impact Report in recognition of Fairtrade Month, showcasing how the brand’s sourcing practices support farmers and cooperatives.

Consumers purchased more items in the category this year than in the previous 12-month period.

Mars has announced that all ten of its snacking factories in Europe are now fully powered by renewable energy. The factories produce 900,000 tons of confectionery annually, including Snickers, Twix, M&M’s, Skittles, and Orbit/Extra.

Known for introducing the first shelf-stable mochi gummies, Issei is celebrating its third anniversary with refreshed packaging, a larger format, new flavors, and a refined recipe.

Ollie Thirlwell-Pearce, digital general manager of Hotel Chocolat USA, discusses the UK brand's expansion into the U.S., its product innovations, its focus on celebrating cacao’s richness, and what’s next for the company.