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Smarties Candy Co. to celebrate 70 years with launch of Smarties Squashies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company will also introduce Smarties Minis and Smarties Love Hearts Box.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2019

Smarties Candy Co. will mark its 70th anniversary at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the launch of three new products.

Taking a trip on the adventurous side

Offering unique, global culinary experiences to share on social media key to engaging young consumers, Innova Market Insights reports.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 15, 2019

Offering unique, global culinary experiences to share on social media is key to engaging young consumers, Innova Market Insights reports.

NCA, FCIA release report investigating chocolate consumers

Chocolate represents 60 percent of confectionery industry sales.

May 13, 2019

A new report by the National Confectioners Association and the Fine Chocolate Industry Association is taking a detailed look at chocolate consumers, their preferences and their impact on the chocolate retail experience.

Goetze’s launches limited-edition Cow Tales, packaging redesign

Sour Strawberry and Caramel Brownie Cow Tales to ship May 2019.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 13, 2019

Goetze’s Candy Co. will launch two limited-edition varieties of Cow Tales in time for the Sweets and Snacks Expo: Sour Strawberry Cow Tales and Caramel Brownie Cow Tales.

Kinder Joy, M&M’S Caramel top IRI’s list of 2018 New Product Pacesetters

Each product brought in more than $120 million last year, according to IRI data.

May 8, 2019

Kinder Joy and M&M’S Caramel have topped the list of IRI’s 2018 food and beverage New Product Pacesetters, the Chicago-based research firm announced Wednesday.