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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.

Candy Industry recently invited our readers to weigh in on which new products of 2022 are most worthy of being named the best of the best.

The Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize the men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global private brand industry.

At its peak, Stuckey’s had over 350 stores in 40 states, a candy plant, a distribution center, and a sign painting business that produced 4,000 billboards that covered the nation’s highways.

Rescued cat and car accident survivor Crash the cat takes home the coveted Cadbury Bunny ears.