Hard Candies - Articles - Page 10 | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

New candies made with essential oils

September 9, 2020

Born from an idea to help those fighting cancer, Essential Candy is aptly referred to as "Candy With A Purpose," and is available in both Signature Blends and cannabidiol (CBD) hard candies.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 20, 2020

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

Spangler Candy Co. will end the Save Wraps program this month

Company will devote energy to new products, promotions.

May 7, 2020

A notice on Spangler’s website says the program will end May 31 and encourages customers to redeem their points before that date.

Global sugar confectionery market to hit $69.5B by 2026

Gifting, promotional activities among factors driving growth.

April 29, 2020

Factors influencing the global sugar confectionery industry include a growing inclination to gift confectionery products and investments by market players in promotional activities.

How Ted Cohen shaped the sugar-free candy sector we know today

Recent Kettle Award recipient Ted Cohen helped launch the sugar-free hard candy category with Hillside Candy.

Crystal Lindell

October 1, 2019

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard candy.

Joy to the world?: Archie McPhee launches kale candy canes

Kale joins dill pickle, mac & cheese and ham varieties.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 24, 2019

Archie McPhee has made headlines in the past for launching outrageous candy cane flavors, and this year is no exception.

American Licorice launches Cambodian-made hard candy brand in the U.S.

Aprati Foods launch includes Frutati and Mocati hard candy.

September 10, 2019

American Licorice Co. is launching Aprati Foods, a hard candy brand produced in Cambodia, in the U.S.

7-Eleven introduces NERDS candy-flavored Slurpees

The limited-time flavor was created in collaboration with Ferrara Candy Co. and features a mashup of strawberry and grape.

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2019

Flavor is a, "delicious, tangy grape and strawberry that taste just like your favorite NERDS candy."

Dum Dums

Dum Dums launches first ad campaign in 30 years

In a series of animated stories designed to delight, a new tagline for the 95-year-old brand is introduced: ‘Make Life Pop.’

Crystal Lindell

August 27, 2019

There’s no better time than now for a pop of brightness, and that’s the idea at the center of the new Dum Dums Lollipops advertising campaign.

SweeTARTS partners with fashion designer Christian Siriano

Partnership is meant to celebrate candy’s 'Be Both' campaign.

Crystal Lindell

August 27, 2019

Siriano designed a custom couture look inspired by the brand, which celebrates the freedom to be "more than one thing."

Hard Candies
RSS

New candies made with essential oils

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Spangler Candy Co. will end the Save Wraps program this month

Global sugar confectionery market to hit $69.5B by 2026

How Ted Cohen shaped the sugar-free candy sector we know today

Joy to the world?: Archie McPhee launches kale candy canes

American Licorice launches Cambodian-made hard candy brand in the U.S.

7-Eleven introduces NERDS candy-flavored Slurpees

Dum Dums launches first ad campaign in 30 years

SweeTARTS partners with fashion designer Christian Siriano

Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

Stay in the know with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, the premier source of information for snack, bakery, and confectionery professionals.

Hard Candies RSS

Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

Stay in the know with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, the premier source of information for snack, bakery, and confectionery professionals.

Hard Candies
RSS