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Divided into three categories — Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Snacks — we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the season.

Product diversification, facility growth helps family-owned business thrive through challenges.

The company says it stays ahead of emerging trends by analyzing what consumers are looking for in packaged foods, beverages and foodservice. 

"Halloweek" festivities bring together city departments, corporations and community-based organizations to plan Halloween-related activities for Chicago residents of all ages.

The event brought together governments, cocoa-growing communities, civil society and companies focused on raising farmer incomes, reducing child and forced labor and reversing deforestation. 

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the partnership, the inspiration behind some of its spooky sweets, and what Mars Wrigley expects for the holiday.

The Swiss manufacturer has introduced two products developed under the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft principle, which aims to coax out the nuances of flavor during the cultivation, fermentation and roasting processes.

Goalz Chocolate is low-carb, vegan and made from three simple ingredients: cocoa beans, prebiotic fiber and allulose.

Personal shopping and delivery service Shipt has released its first Halloween Trend Report, featuring proprietary data and poll results from Halloween fanatics across the country.

While concern over COVID-19 and inflation continues to decline, Numerator says consumers are less likely to attend typical Halloween celebrations and are cutting back on Halloween decor, costumes and candy.