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Just in time for summer celebrations, Wrigley has launched Skittles America Mix and Juicy Fruit America Pop gum.

The company is focused on improving its environmental sustainability, strengthening local communities, providing children with the nutrition they need to learn and grow, responding to consumers’ desire for greater transparency and simple ingredients, and offering an engaging and flexible workplace for its employees.

In attending the Welcome Reception on Monday evening and then touring the Expo the next day, I suddenly realized how quickly time can fly in the confectionery industry. 

The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organizations, will merge later this year.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo announced yesterday a new agreement in principal to suspend anti-dumping and countervailing duties against Mexican sugar imports into the United States.

June is also National Candy Month. While it’s a great excuse to savor some of our favorite treats, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on some of the positive trends and developments in our industry.