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Divided into three categories, our readers can decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represent the best of the best for the Valentine’s Day season.

Candy companies continue to thrive despite supply chain, labor challenges.

Candy Industry recently spoke with John Galloway, CM&IO and interim president of the Americas, GODIVA, about how its retail strategy influenced its approach to Valentine’s Day, its activation in New York City, and its expectations for the season.

Numerator says consumers indicate a willingness to return to pre-pandemic behaviors across celebration plans, gifting categories and shopping methods.

“Valentine’s Day is positioned at the nexus of two powerful trends defining the confectionery category right now. Consumers are sharing chocolate and candy more frequently, and shoppers are increasingly looking for little moments to treat themselves," said NCA's John Downs.

Chouquette Chocolates has unveiled two patent-pending chocolate puzzles meant to celebrate love in all of its forms, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Candy Industry recently spoke to Chef Selassie Atadika about the founding of Midunu Chocolates, the company’s recent recognition at the 2021 Chocolate Alliance Awards and the significance of creating fine chocolates in Ghana, the second largest cocoa producer in the world.

CandyStore.com uses 14 years of sales data to show each state's favorite Valentine's Day candy. 

Candy Industry recently spoke to Chad Womack, marketing director of seasonal confections at Ferrara, about its product lineup and the company’s expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.