Candy Industry Trends

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With news of Sweethearts Conversation Hearts being out of production this Valentine’s Day, Brach’s, a Ferrara Candy Co. brand, wants to ensure consumers there are still plenty of ways to express their love for one another.

Two of the three 2019 New Product winners featured cannabis, including the third place Swiss Cannabis Gum and the second place Hemptastic Hemp Bar.

Simply Chocolate, the year-old gifting and chocolate appreciation platform developed by 1-800-Flowers.com, is heading into Valentine’s Day with four new partner brands.

It’s no secret that consumers seeking food without certain allergens, animal products, pesticide use or GMOs are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding items that meet their needs. Fortunately, product variety and transparency will continue to improve as more manufacturers move into the space and adopt measures to make information available.

Consumer curiosity to discover something new is leading to bolder flavors and blends, surprise textures and a greater focus on visual appeal in the sweets and snacks arena.

Fazer Confectionery is removing milk fat from the recipe of its Fazer Pure Dark chocolate to better serve vegan consumers.

Building on the popularity of unbaked cookie dough as a treat, DoughLish is raw, shelf-stable and made without eggs.

Peeps maker Just Born Quality Confections will open its factory to consumers for the first time through a partnership with United Way and the launch of a nationwide sweepstakes.