Candy Industry Trends

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Cannabis-infused chocolate makers are building on the familiarity and function of the format to deliver nostalgic and indulgent flavor experiences alongside a variety of dosage options.

Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 22–25 at McCormick Place, Chicago, will have more opportunities than ever before to learn about key trends impacting confectionery and snack category performance, and more.

The event will be held October 23–25, in the South Hall of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

The Hershey Company announced a six-year extension with CBS Sports, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, and the NCAA as the "Official Confectionary Partner."

Most consumers say they eat the ears first (78%), while some signaled they eat chocolate bunnies’ feet first (17%) or tail first (5%). 

The store spans nearly 30,000 square feet and three floors, making it IT'SUGAR's largest candy department store.

Lluc Crusellas’ chocolate elephant was recognized by an international jury of pastry chefs and chocolatiers, a jury presided by chocolate celebrity Amaury Guichon.

Consumer and product trends, innovations, start-up pitches, industry talks and, for the first time, Lab5 by ISM, are part of the diverse range of events on site.

As of Monday morning, seven people have died, eight were taken to the hospital with injuries, and one woman was pulled alive from the wreckage.

Millennials tend to gravitate towards new or fruity gum and mints flavors, such as lemon or lemonade, whereas other age groups continue to enjoy classic mint flavors.