Candy Industry Trends

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A lack of sugar supplies is increasing candy companies' costs and hurting confectionery production, reports The Wall Street Journal. 

We talked to Justin’s about how the company got its start and why it wanted to make almond butter and nut butter alternatives (including a hazelnut spread).

Ferrara Candy Company, a Ferrero-related company, has announced an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers and distributors of sweets and snacks.

Spirit Halloween is kicking off spooky season with the grand opening of its flagship store, with Butterfinger making its debut appearance as its official candy.

Nestlé's global R&D organization is strengthening its scientific engagement with local universities and research institutes in Sub-Saharan Africa through its Academic Alliances Initiative.

Even though inflation has been slowing down for some food products, prices for commodities, such as cocoa, have still been rising.

Yowie Group, the "surprise inside" chocolate company, is inviting bakers in the U.S. and Australia to participate in its first-ever Cake Decorating Contest.

Humans can pollinate cocoa crops by hand, similar to bees—all to ensure cocoa remains sustainable and consumers have enough chocolate for years to come.

Cannabis Products Insider, our sister magazine, recently spoke to Garden Society about its cannabis journey, approach to product development, and the company’s mission to bring Wine Country to the East Coast.

tbh was started by Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp because he wanted a clean-label chocolate spread option.