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YOLO Candy is introducing its newest KaDunks flavor, Green Apple Ka-Pow. A perennial sour candy favorite, Green Apple has been added to a flavor assortment that also includes Berry Ka-Blast and Tropical Ka-Punch.

For the first time, Nonni’s Foods is introducing a new limited batch of spring biscotti flavors. Inspired by the freshness of the spring season, White Chocolate Cherry Biscotti and Limoncello Pistachio Biscotti hit select grocery stores nationwide in March.

Morinaga America, Inc. has nationally launched Hi-­Chew Sours Sticks, the newest additions to the Hi-­Chew lineup. They are available in three flavors: Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime.

Hammond's Brands is launching Mellow Snacks, its newest brand featuring creative and better-for-you snacks, with Mellow Fluffs, handmade marshmallow snacks that pair innovative flavors with the sweet, gooey goodness that consumers know and love. 

From women’s fashion to the meteoric rise of Stranger Things on Netflix, the resurgence of ‘80s themes is reaching all markets in 2017. Boston America has introduced three new products inspired by the trend.

The Kellogg Co. has introduced several new snack items as part of a larger slate of products launched in January.

What I find most interesting about these latest deals, however, is that this marks the first time that these two companies will be producing confections on U.S. soil, particularly since both of these involve giants who have production facilities scattered throughout the world.

Allied Market Research’s recently released global sugar confectionery market report projects sugar confectionery sales will reach $55.594 billion by 2022. The study foresees an estimated CAGR of 3.2 percent between 2016 and 2022. It’s no surprise then that key industry players are leaving no stone unturned in tapping the immense potential of the market.