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2021 Global Top 100 candy companies list shows COVID-19's impact

Larger companies continued to thrive, while smaller ones worked to adapt to tumultuous events.

Carla Zanetos Scully

February 15, 2021

Candy Industry's exclusive list of the Top 100 candy companies in the world.

How do you sell chocolate to online shoppers?

Wool & Water research offers insights into brand loyalty, barriers to clicking ‘confirm purchase’ and AR Assistants.

February 8, 2021

Data shows 43 percent cite being overwhelmed or not sure what they would like as the No. 1 barrier to purchasing chocolate online.

Bazooka partners with North American bakeries to celebrate Ring Pop

California, Canada bakeries offer creations highlighting Ring Pop in February.

February 8, 2021

Bazooka Candy Brands has partnered with well-known bakeries across North America to celebrate the season of love with Ring Pop.

Barry Callebaut highlights 4 trends influencing chocolate in 2021

Chocolate consumers increasingly interested in plant-based, sustainable products.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 3, 2021

During a Jan. 28 presentation of BC LIVE, the group’s digital event and education platform, Barry Callebaut highlighted four themes set to impact the chocolate space.

What’s your state's most popular Valentine’s Day candy?

CandyStore.com shares a full 50-state list that shows Conversation Hearts making a comeback and M&M'S gaining popularity.

Crystal Lindell

February 3, 2021

By far the most popular Valentine’s Day candy is also the most traditional — a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

Nestlé begins packaging all Smarties products in recyclable paper

Packaging also includes directions on how to properly dispose of paper.

February 3, 2021

The company said switching to paper packaging will remove approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year.

Confectionery launches increasingly include plant-based claims

Innova Market Insights reports introductions with vegan claims grew by 17% between 2016-2020.

February 1, 2021

Interest in plant-based confectionery products continues to grow, according to new research from Innova Market Insights.

Tony’s Chocolonely launches ‘look-alike’ bars to raise awareness of child labor

Sweet Solution profits will be donated to 100WEEKS.

January 27, 2021

Tony’s Chocolonely is launching Sweet Solution chocolate bars to raise awareness that illegal child labor is still pervasive throughout the chocolate industry.

Spangler introduces Sweethearts with phrases inspired by classic love songs

Candy company acquired the Sweethearts brand in 2018.

January 27, 2021

Alongside familiar sayings, Sweethearts Candies are returning for Valentine's Day 2021 with new phrases inspired by each generation’s celebrated love songs.