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Managing Editor Crystal Lindell dishes on some of her favorite candies from the last month.

While this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo hosted companies and products from all over the world, a noticeable number came from various parts of Asia.

“We get the sense that social and cultural factors are main drivers behind this [all-natural colors] movement, rather than science, since in reality artificial colors undergo more thorough scrutiny, testing, and certification than their natural counterparts,” says Jerry Owens, marketing director, S&S Flavors.

Hilco’s newest line features candy novelties based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me global film franchise, including the upcoming prequel Minions

What’s making the evolution of confectionery product development bend back to its elemental roots?

The world’s first interactive toy, candy, and online experience in one is now available in two new formats: Radz Shopkins and Radz Skate.

We hope you enjoy our extensive list of new products slated to be featured at the show, which is arranged alphabetically by company name!

Candy Industry Magazine also created a video this year, featuring Managing Editor Crystal Lindell’s favorite candy from the show.

We invited kids from the local Boys and Girls Club to show them what it’s really like to be a candy buyer!