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Thin and crispy, wafers are often enjoyed while they’re sandwiching cream — but for decades, candy companies have also incorporated them into tasty, textural confections.

The National Retail Federation expects total holiday spending to reach roughly $730 billion, up about 4 percent from last year.

Nestlé has launched KitKat Chocolatory Cacao Fruit Chocolate, the first product to use Nestlé’s chocolate made entirely from the cacao fruit.

The global food market for emulsifiers is set to hit $4.48 billion by 2026, according to research by Stratistics MRC.

Dee, a third-generation candy maker, founded Ce De Candy Inc. and began making Smarties candy rolls in 1949.

Mars Wrigley and Standard Cognition have partnered to help retailers move into a new world of autonomous checkout by integrating seamless technology and impulse category sales. 

Barry Callebaut has been granted a Temporary Marketing Permit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clearing the way to market Ruby as chocolate in the United States.

The Tic Tac brand is joining forces with global audio streaming service Spotify to offer Hear For It, a unique event series that employs Spotify's streaming intelligence to target listeners and consumers who exemplify the fun and refreshing personality of the Tic Tac brand. 

Tony's Chocolonely's has revealed the inspiration behind this year’s limited-edition bars: spices and herbs.