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Consumer packaged goods companies can’t afford to turn a blind eye to the cannabis industry. That’s according to Larry Levin, executive v.p. of market and shopper intelligence at IRI. He recently touched on the topic during a Candy Industry webinar, "Candy: State of the Industry."

Leveraging the strength of the Reese's brand, The Hershey Co. has announced that Reese's is taking over the Take5 bar.

These limited-edition chocolate bars are made in collaboration with acclaimed Boston-based brands, George Howell and Boston Harbor Distillery.

Back in February 2016, Mars made an announcement that it would remove all artificial colors from its human food products by about 2021. It’s been three years since then, and the commitment is still a work in progress, Mars says.

Jelly Belly has introduced an assortment of miniature cupcake replicas in five indulgent flavors.

Flipz Mix is a deliciously fun assortment of sweet, salty and crunchy snacks.

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

A panel highlighting the launch of a Lutheran World Relief initiative designed to assist small-scale cocoa and coffee farmers in Latin America is set for the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s (FCIA) “Elevate Chocolate” event next month.