In this Q&A, Mark Ellis, chief commercial officer, Venchi U.S., discusses the chocolatier's storied history, its new product innovations, and how the company keeps Italian culture at the heart of its confections.
The CO-based chocolatier is reintroducing its tree-shaped chocolate bites for the holiday season, including two new flavors: Marzipan in Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter in Milk Chocolate.
The company will introduce a range of new products across its confectionery portfolio in 2026, including offerings from M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, Starburst, Life Savers, and 5 Gum.
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has launched its Dubai Style Chocolate, a limited-edition, individually wrapped milk chocolate praline inspired by pistachio and crispy kataifi.
The Hershey Company is spotlighting its latest candy innovations at the 2025 NACS Show Expo, which reflect confectionery trends and consumer preferences.
Branded as “The Mix That Hits,” the collab combines Colombina's watermelon and passion fruit-flavored, bubblegum-filled lollipops with packets of Tajín’s chile-lime seasoning for dipping.