Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory adds VP of operations Luis Burgos has experience in managing both single-site and multi-site operations. Candy Industry Staff July 18, 2025 The new hire is an operations executive with more than 29 years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution operations. Read More
Le Damas Sweets goes viral with its Dubai chocolate bars The chocolatier sold over 100K treats on its UK TikTok Shop over a few months. Liz Parker Kuhn July 17, 2025 UAE-based Le Damas Sweets talks about the company's success with its Dubai chocolate bar and what's next for it.Read More
Egan Food Technologies to offer enrobers for confectionery The tool ships in under six months from the company's U.S. headquarters. Candy Industry Staff July 17, 2025 The new candy equipment is available in standard widths from 600 mm to 1600 mm for enrobing and bottoming with chocolate, compound, and caramel. Read More
Haribo celebrates Summerween with Halloween candies The gummy offerings range from Harry Potter-themed treats to Goldbears. Candy Industry Staff July 16, 2025 The confectioner's holiday lineup includes a mix of fruity, sweet, and sour gummies in multipacks, ranging from bats to ghosts.Read More
Nassau Candy introduces four new bulk gummies The new additions include Swedish-inspired shapes and spicy flavors. Candy Industry Staff July 16, 2025 The recently released treats in the Clever Candy range include Gummy Avocados, Gummy Pacifiers, Spicy Blue Raspberry Gummy Bears, and Gummy Lemons.Read More
No-added-sugar confections show sweet possibilities Maltitol, isomalt, erythritol, and sorbitol can replicate sugar's key functions. Devon McDonald July 16, 2025 Candymakers face both a challenge and an opportunity: recreating classic candy experiences without the very ingredients that built it.Read More
Awake Chocolate nabs $5.8 million investment The candy company aims to fuel its accelerated growth, market expansion. Candy Industry Staff July 15, 2025 The latest investment brings the chocolatier's total funding to date to $11.3 million USD.Read More
Seattle's Best launches coffee-inspired marshmallows The LTO treat will be available in July and August. Candy Industry Staff July 15, 2025 The variety pack includes four roast-inspired flavors—Light Roast, Medium Roast, Dark Roast, and S’mores—and also includes a full-size bag of s'mores-flavored coffee.Read More
Perfetti Van Melle taps VP of human resources Leticia Vescovi brings 20+ years of HR experience to the role. Candy Industry Staff July 14, 2025 The hire has held both global and regional HR business partner roles at Nike, supporting Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and global business teams. Read More
Ferrara holding company to acquire CPK Group The potential deal would add to the confectioner's portfolio of more than 30 brands. Candy Industry Staff July 14, 2025 The to-be-acquired company is a French manufacturer and distributor of candies and chocolates.Read More