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Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo this year as a first-time attendee.

The show's new brand will be rolling out immediately to coincide with the show moving to a two-city rotation starting in 2024 with Indianapolis.

"Our Shared Goodness Promise," Hershey's global sustainability strategy, guides how the company incorporates responsible and sustainable practices into every aspect of its business to drive long-term business resilience and growth.

Lily O’Brien’s has announced that its new Salted Caramel Truffles have won Product of the Year 2023 in the Chocolate Category, at the Product of the Year Awards, in a survey of 8,000 people in the UK & ROI by Kantar.

To solidify chocolate products as a permissible indulgence to consumers, manufacturers must address key consumer motivators, including flavors and textures that amplify experiences.

The B4B chocolate manufacturer also released its latest Sustainability Report to detail its progress towards its ambitious 2027 goals.

The candy company chairman and CEO received the honor during the Sweets & Snacks event in Chicago on May 23.

Since 1993, the chocolate brand has responsibly sourced ingredients, supported fair trade, prioritized sustainability, and given forward 10% of annual net profits to conservation efforts all around the globe.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker recently was able to touch base with Nidhi Jain, associate specialist, The Smart Cube, London, on raw sugar and cocoa prices reaching 10-year and 7-year highs, and trends on sugar and cocoa prices.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker spoke with Michael Lewis, founder, Oomph! Sweets, about how the brand got its start, as well as some of its new products and what’s next on the horizon.