Candy Industry Trends

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In today’s economy, showcasing your “value” is as important as staying current with what’s trendy. 

Modern twists on traditional black licorice include all-natural and organic options, fruit-flavored varieties and softer chew styles.

The premium chocolate segment continues to entice consumers with new sweet and savory varieties in the form of large bars and individually wrapped treats.

Crunchy golden potato meets sharp cheddar and cool sour cream in new Cheddar & Sour Cream Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Potato Chips. Other Krinkle Cut flavors include Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper, Buffalo Bleu, Classic Barbeque and Lightly Salted.

New sugar-free chewing gums place flavorful innovations inside fashion-forward, user-friendly packs.

Valentine’s Day and Easter 2011 will be on deck at ECRM’s Spring Confectionery Efficient Program Planning Session, to be held June 13-15 at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Fla.

Today’s cookie producers are making it possible for consumers with food allergies to snack on clean-label cookies without having to sacrifice taste.

In today’s economy, a Darwinian belief in the “survival of the fittest” holds very true, even in the candy industry. Nowhere is this truer than in the sugar-free category. Over

Sweet and sour fruit flavors, liquid-filled centers and natural ingredients are making new gummy products better-tasting …and better for you, too.

Forward-thinking breath freshener brands combine inviting packaging concepts with innovative flavor profiles at affordable price points to meet the impulse desires of mobile Americans.