Given the need for both comfort and health, the trends appearing across the candy industry may or may not have legs. RangeMe's Brandon Leong talks trends the online sourcing platform sees sticking around longer than an everlasting gobstopper.
Judges reviewed 1,500 products across 49 categories.
July 28, 2021
Available only to product-qualified members of the SFA, the sofi Awards resulted in nearly 1,500 products from around the world pouring into SFA's partner for the awards, the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University.
Fairtrade America says results from its biennial Fairtrade Consumer Insights report point to increased trust and favorable perception of Fairtrade certified brands and products among consumers, as well as increased recognition of the Fairtrade Mark.
Filled croissants topped with Sour Patch Kids Bitz earn the top spot.
July 26, 2021
Open to U.S.-based chefs, professional cooks, restaurant operators and culinary students, the contest required participants to create an original recipe showcasing Sour Patch Kids Bitz.
IRI: Gift box chocolate generated $317 million in the year ending June 13, 2021.
July 26, 2021
Renewed focus on accessible gifting, along with consumers turning to chocolate to lift their spirits and cheer up loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, has buoyed the truffles, pralines, filled chocolates category.
Ethical concerns, lactose intolerance among driving factors.
July 21, 2021
Vegan chocolate is popular among consumers following a flexitarian or vegan diet, as well as consumers with lactose intolerance and other food allergies.