Candy Industry Trends

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This marks the first step in a broader rollout strategy, as Amicelli continues its journey into global travel retail markets. 

Social media, especially TikTok, has been playing a crucial role in identifying and amplifying candy trends.

We recently talked to Impact Confections to discuss the new Warheads Atomic Fizz candy, a product that combines the sour taste of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy with a fizzy explosion in the center.

Candy Dynamics leverages social media, consumer feedback, and industry data to stay current with trends and consumer preferences.

Confectionery company Mars is kicking off year two of Halfway to Halloween with its 2025 Halloween line-up and second annual “Mars Tricks, Treats, and Trends” report.

Julie Robey, go-to-market sustainability director, food North America, Cargill, recently spoke at the PMCA conference about sustainability in the cocoa industry.

The Eat Without Experiments website features a database of food and beverage companies categorized by their policies on animal experimentation.

We recently were able to talk to a representative from Blue Diamond Global Ingredients on how producers can use almonds within chocolate products.

Nestlé’s board of directors has appointed Jeff Hamilton, currently business head of Purina PetCare Zone Europe, as CEO Zone Americas (AMS) and member of the group executive board, effective July 1.

Karen Flavelle, chair of the brand, is transitioning the mantle of active owner leadership of the brand to its managing director, her son Scott McTavish.