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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Gum sales tumble through COVID-19, but rebound expected

Lifting restrictions, product innovation projected to bring consumers back to gum category.

August 9, 2021

Gum sales began to rebound earlier this summer as mask mandates and other restrictions were lifted. Gum manufacturers hope this, along with product innovation, will draw consumers back to the category.

Ferrara relaunches Famous Amos with global ingredients

Three new varieties are available nationwide.

August 4, 2021

Just in time for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, the Famous Amos Brand is introducing three new recipes with premium ingredients from around the world.

Mars Wrigley to launch M&M’S Crunchy Cookie

New variety will be available in multiple sizes in March 2022.

August 4, 2021

The new offering is meant to inspire consumer connection, while creating better moments and more smiles.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Rahul Mewawalla as board chairperson

Board separates CEO, board chairperson positions; Bryan Merryman continues as CEO.

August 4, 2021

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.’s Board of Directors has separated the chairperson of the board role from the chief executive officer role and has elected Rahul Mewawalla as chairperson of the board, effective July 30.

Global organic chocolate spreads industry expected to reach $826M by 2027

Growing influence of Western culture, increased urbanization spur sector.

Crystal Lindell

August 2, 2021

Increased urbanization and the global adoption of Western culture have both led to increased consumption of organic chocolate spreads.

Tic Tac to take custom vessel to space and send messages to extraterrestrials

Brand plays up interest into ‘UFO in the shape of a Tic Tac’ spotted in 2004.

Crystal Lindell

August 2, 2021

Tic Tac is fanning the excitement and fun speculation surrounding the Tic Tac UFO phenomenon with a trip to space.

See’s introduces its first sea salt caramel for August Sweet-of-the-Month

Dark Salted Caramel features brown sugar caramel, dark chocolate.

August 2, 2021

This decadent duo of brown sugar caramel and dark chocolate sprinkled with a dash of sea salt is the ultimate flavor combination.

Chips Ahoy! launches Hershey’s fudge-filled cookies

Brand seeks new twists on classic cookie.

August 2, 2021

In partnership with Hershey’s, Chewy Chips Ahoy! Fudge Filled Cookies is the latest cookie creation in the Chips Ahoy! portfolio featuring mix-ins.

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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Novelty sector navigates licensing, changing consumer trends amid COVID-19

Non-traditional candy categories continue innovation and growth despite a tumultuous year.

Crystal Lindell

July 30, 2021

Novelty candy was possibly one of the biggest unknowns when it came to how COVID-19 would impact the confectionery industry. But sales data shows how strong the sector is.

Misaky Tokyo launches Fruity Vacation collection

Seaweed treats are vegan, all natural.

July 28, 2021

Crystal Treats are vegan, gluten-free and natural seaweed sweets that are shareable with everyone.

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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Gum sales tumble through COVID-19, but rebound expected

Ferrara relaunches Famous Amos with global ingredients

Mars Wrigley to launch M&M’S Crunchy Cookie

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Rahul Mewawalla as board chairperson

Global organic chocolate spreads industry expected to reach $826M by 2027

Tic Tac to take custom vessel to space and send messages to extraterrestrials

See’s introduces its first sea salt caramel for August Sweet-of-the-Month

Chips Ahoy! launches Hershey’s fudge-filled cookies

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Novelty sector navigates licensing, changing consumer trends amid COVID-19

Misaky Tokyo launches Fruity Vacation collection

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