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Fazer Confectionery is removing milk fat from the recipe of its Fazer Pure Dark chocolate to better serve vegan consumers.

The global confectionery market is expected to reach $284.4 billion by 2025, according to new data from Hexa Research.

As we slog through the second longest government shutdown in history (so far), it’s becoming increasingly clear that even partially shutting down the government has ripple effects all the way to the candy industry. 

Cargill launched chocolate brand Veliche Gourmet in the Netherlands at Horecava 2019, hosted this week in Amsterdam.

Building on the popularity of unbaked cookie dough as a treat, DoughLish is raw, shelf-stable and made without eggs.

Peeps maker Just Born Quality Confections will open its factory to consumers for the first time through a partnership with United Way and the launch of a nationwide sweepstakes. 

Inspiring impulse shopping online, offering mini meals and creating better search results are all crucial to confectionery success in 2019 — at least according to Hershey. 

American Licorice Co. has unveiled a new packaging design for its Sour Punch product line. 

Atkinson Candy Co. plans to unveil an updated version of the classic Chick-O-Stick during Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for May 21-23 in Chicago. 

Katjes International, the investment division of Katjes Group, has sold its minority stake in Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG to Charlie Investors.