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Known and produced as She Made Foods in India, the company was created when founder Sujatha Duvvuri struggled to find clean-label foods to feed her family.

The non-chocolate novelty category, as well as marshmallows and specialty nut and coconut candy, have experienced growth over the last year.

Nutella is introducing collectable "Breakfast Across America" jars to give consumers a taste of signature breakfasts enjoyed in different regions throughout the country. 

To reach the donation goal of $1 million for Make-A-Wish by the end of the year, IT’SUGAR is kicking off the "Pop It Forward" campaign on July 20, National Lollipop Day.

Overall, dollar sales of gift box chocolates are up about 8 percent, but price per unit increases played a role for some brands.

Gum manufacturers say focusing on innovation and amping up marketing efforts have helped the category correct course after two difficult years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The versatility of the gummy format is one driver of the category’s growth. 

The bars have twice the protein and half the sugar content of regular chocolate bars.

Mike and Ike will sponsor fan-focused content, including a new "Sweet Plays" TikTok series, an "In The Mix" video series, and an upcoming competitive "Flavor Brawl" event.