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Organic candy manufacturer YumEarth has added six new candies to its product line. Bold black licorice, pucker-inducing sours, and fruity licorice began rolling out nationwide in March.

At this month’s State-of-the-Industry Conference organized by the National Confectioners Association, several speakers reinforced the health and wellness trend as it applies to confections and snacks. At an early morning supplier member meeting featuring executives from Mondelez International, it became clear that this multinational’s focus rests on “well-being snacks.” 

New research, set to be published in the June edition of Appetite, shows those who crave snacks the most typically want an item that’s high in calories and/or contains chocolate.

The Hershey Co. has named consumer brand veteran Mary Beth West as its new senior v.p. and chief growth officer.

Mars Canada has expanded its Newmarket, Ontario-based facility for the manufacturing and packaging of Maltesers, milk chocolate-coated malt balls.

Fannie May is undeniably among the city’s confectionery elite, not only for its signature sweets, but for its ability to underscore the company’s Chicago connection and to reach residents and tourists alike. And those are things the company never forgets to celebrate, says Fannie May President Steve Druckman.

PEZ Candy has updated its Easter line to include a new Lamb dispenser.