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Nestlé Crunch has announced its Girl Scout candy bars have been named the 2013 Product of the Year (POY) in the candy category by Product of the Year USA.

Not even a hurricane could stop this New York City-based confectionery shop from seeing the potential the Jersey coastline has for business.

For 60 years, Peeps have been an iconic Easter confection, showing up in the baskets and plastic eggs of children everywhere. However, Just Born, the brand’s owner, wants to remind consumers that Peeps can be eaten and used all year long.

Arguably the most famous boy band in the world — at least for now — is pairing up with one of the world’s most iconic candies.

These Gooey Chocolate bars feature luscious chocolate squares filled with gooey French caramel and are finished with a hint of sea salt.

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has been awarded a grant that could eventually help the entire cocoa industry make cocoa production more environmentally friendly.

Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Doumak, a global supplier of marshmallow products, has promoted Mark Schuessler, its v.p. of sales and marketing, to president.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC)’s new natural dark chocolate line proudly carries the Non-GMO Project as well as the Rainforest Alliance seals.

Based on my observations, Tangy Zangy's appeal stems from three basic elements: It’s delicious. It’s sour. And, it’s shaped like straws.

What once was exotic is now nostalgic. And what’s now exotic, well...it’s really exotic. Lemon-lime is just way too boring for candy flavors today.