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Online sales of groceries more than tripled between 2013 and 2018, but what does that mean for impulse candy purchases?

Rising disposable incomes and increasing health awareness across the Asia-Pacific region are driving demand for functional confectionery products, UK-based firm GlobalData says.

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR has partnered with FAO Schwarz to open a candy shop — FAO Schweetz — inside FAO’s new flagship store in New York City.

In this role, Kunde will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government and public affairs engagement strategy for Ferrero in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

GODIVA Chocolatier has appointed John Galloway as its chief marketing and innovation officer, effective Oct. 22. Galloway will be responsible for leading the brand’s global marketing and innovation team and joins the business’ Global Executive Committee.

Use of CBD, or cannabidiol, as a food ingredient is getting too big to ignore, but what does that mean for the candy industry?

The Hershey Co. unveiled its latest confectionery category leadership and shopper-driven merchandising solutions at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.