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Swiss Cannabis Gum

Where does the FDA stand on CBD?

Agency to begin soliciting comment on safety of cannabis compounds.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 10, 2019

If you’re confused about the legal status of products made with cannabidiol — or CBD — you’re not alone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is trying to determine for itself how to regulate around CBD, announcing last week it would host a public hearing May 31.

Easter Candy_stock

U.S. consumers expected to spend $18.11B for Easter 2019

Shoppers projected to drop $2.49B on candy.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 10, 2019

A late-April Easter has led the National Retail Federation to issue strong spending projections for the holiday.

Trolli campaign

Ferrara builds on Trolli's quirky positioning with dark-but-fun ‘It’s Trolli’ campaign

New campaign is Trolli’s largest media investment to date.

April 8, 2019

Building on its positioning as “weirdly awesome,” Ferrara Candy Co. brand Trolli has launched the dark, whimsical “It’s Trolli” marketing campaign.

Candy bowl stock

Bartek Ingredients expands leadership team

Additions follow completion of capacity expansion.

April 8, 2019

Bartek Ingredients, Inc. has expanded its leadership team with the hiring of Jeff Billig as v.p. of marketing & business development and Heinrich G. Schaefer as international sales director.

Peeps Easter 2019

Peeps Easter 2019 items

Just Born Quality Confections, Bethlehem, Pa.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 5, 2019

Just Born Quality Confections has released new items under the Peeps brand for Easter 2019.

Bazooka Throwback Pack

Bazooka launches Throwback pack featuring original comics

6-ct. pack features graphics from the 1980s.

April 5, 2019

Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Co., Inc., is returning to its roots by launching the Bazooka Throwback pack.

Bespoke Sprinkle Mix

Bespoke Sprinkle Mixes

Sprinkle Pop, Houston, Texas.

April 5, 2019

SprinklePop offers 50 varieties of sprinkle mixes, uniquely blended with custom colors and a variety of complementary textures, shapes and sizes.

Smarties Candy Co.

Smarties co-presidents take third-generation company into the future

Liz Dee, Sarah Dee and Jessica Dee Sawyer took over the reins in 2017.

Crystal Lindell

Crystal Lindell

April 5, 2019

They have given the nearly 70-year-old family-run company a complete brand relift, updating the iconic Smarties logo.

KLN

Wiley Wallaby Black Caramel Licorice

KLN Family Brands, Perham, Minn.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 5, 2019

This limited-edition offering puts a spin on traditional black licorice.

Starburst Duos

Starburst Duos

Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Hackettstown, N.J.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 4, 2019

Starburst Duos bring two unexplainably juicy flavors together in one single fruit chew.

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