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Ferrero will be unveiling multiple innovations at the Sweets and Snacks Expo specifically developed for North American consumers as part of the company's ambitious growth strategy.

The candy brand founder discusses its new product and plans for expansion.

The top predicted trends for the show range from bold flavors, to LTO and seasonal offerings, to candy that enhances special occasions. 

The candymaker's products are Non-GMO Project Verified and made with traceable cocoa.

Conducted in 13 countries with more than 12,900 individuals, the survey also found that for the UK, 71% of shoppers regularly buy one or more Fairtrade products a month. 

We talked with Matt Weiss, partner at VO/D and CEO of 1UP Candy, and Michael Schenker, co-founder of VO/D, about how the idea for the brand came about and what's in store for its future.

The brand's flavors are getting a vibrant refresh, with updated packaging and reversed chewlet colors for HI-CHEW Original and HI-CHEW Tropical Mix.

FocusFuel, an emerging caffeine gummy brand with a health-first approach, uses clean, plant-based caffeine from guarana and green tea.

We recently touched base with Ryan Nelson, president, IT'SUGAR, to chat about consumer trends and behaviors in the novelty candy space, as well as what new items the store has recently released.

Lange most recently served at the senior director of federal affairs for the Beer Institute, where she worked on tax, trade, agricultural, and nutrition policy.