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Lemon-flavored Fried Eggs and raspberry-flavored Hearts join Goldbears, Happy Cola, and Gummi Rings in Haribo's updated Starmix lineup, to mirror its international variety.

With the investment in Bern, the company is underlining Toblerone's growth ambitions to win in the premium segment.

Each bonbon is made from ethically sourced single-origin cacao and filled with rare local ingredients like gulupa (passion fruit), corozo berries, caramelized vanilla, and highland honey.

Beyond Good Founder and CEO Tim McCollum expects tariffs to increase the cost of vanilla at least 20%, and many companies are likely to simply swap the ingredient with a synthetic alternative.

Confectionery and snacking giant pladis has confirmed CPG leader Jeremy Faa will take the reins of its U.S. operation.  

Arkansas is not the first to consider this course of action—in early April, Idaho lawmakers passed a bill that proposes banning candy and soda from being purchased using SNAP benefits.

Storck's Mamba brand has released limited-edition Mamba Beach Stick flavors.

The world faced an 11% shortfall in cocoa supplies in 2024, driving price increases of approximately 400% in the past year.

The cups combine marshmallow-flavored frosting filling wrapped in rich chocolate and topped with graham cracker crumbles.

The conference offers expert-led education designed specifically for candymakers and chocolatiers with retail businesses.