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2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Trendspotting at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo

This year's conference showcased plenty of trends, including lower-sugar candy.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 27, 2025

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker Kuhn attended the show for her third year in a row.


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Accredo Packaging appoints Frank Winter as CFO

Accredo Packaging appoints Frank Winter as CFO

The new hire will bring 25+ years of leadership experience to the role.
Candy Industry Staff
May 27, 2025

The finance executive will bring deep packaging industry experience and strategic leadership to support Accredo’s continued growth.


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Kraft Heinz DeKalb Distribution Center Rendering

Kraft Heinz to upgrade U.S. manufacturing facilities

The $3B investment will increase efficiency at 30 of the company's plants.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 27, 2025

The investment will increase efficiency at 30 of the company’s U.S. manufacturing facilities.


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Mount Franklin Foods brings Swedish candy to U.S. market

Video: Mount Franklin Foods on Bubs' launch

The new Swedish candy will enter the U.S. market in August.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 23, 2025

Mount Franklin Foods explains why its important to introduce the product to American consumers, goals the brand has upon its U.S. arrival, and the most challenging aspect of bringing a product into a foreign market.


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Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish talk 'Glow-Ups'

Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish chat 'Glow-Ups'

A Mondelēz International spokesperson chats about the new products.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 22, 2025

While on-site at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, we talked to Grace Howard, senior brand manager, Mondelēz International, about the brand's new Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish Glow-Ups.


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Birmingham Chocolate acquires Macalat

Birmingham Chocolate acquires Macalat

The chocolatier plans to introduce line extensions in bar format.
Candy Industry Staff
May 21, 2025

Birmingham Chocolate, a Michigan-based artisan chocolatier, has announced its acquisition of Macalat, an emerging organic, sugar-free dark chocolate brand.


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RCI to open registration for Caramels, Toffees, and Brittles course

RCI to open registration for confectionery course

The Caramels, Toffees, and Brittles education will be limited to 24 participants.
Candy Industry Staff
May 20, 2025

Registration will open soon for Retail Confectioners International’s (RCI) Caramels, Toffees, and Brittles course, taking place August 12–14 at Wockenfuss Candy Company in Baltimore, MD. 


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Choceur Choco Changer snags permanent spot at Aldi

Choceur Choco Changer snags permanent spot at Aldi

The brand's chocolate is sourced via Open Chain by Tony's Chocolonely.
Candy Industry Staff
May 20, 2025

In 2024, Aldi launched its Choco Changer bars as a limited-time Aldi Find—and they flew off shelves in just weeks.


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Cocoa-free chocolate helps navigate tariffs, shortages

Notco aims to combine culinary expertise with real-time AI intelligence.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 16, 2025

Many U.S. confectionery companies could face supply chain concerns that will inevitably change the way they make their products


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Certs mints

Certs mints, gum to return to shelves

Innovation company Nature's Stance is relaunching the legacy brand.
Candy Industry Staff
May 12, 2025

The breath freshener brand is making a comeback under new leadership, debuting at Sweets & Snacks Expo booth #4234.


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