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Russell Stover to re-invigorate sugar-free category with stevia-based products

New lineup includes Mint Patties, Pecan Delights, Peanut Butter Cups.

July 3, 2017

It was a “Big Move,” says Andres Pfluger, president and ceo of Russell Stover Chocolates. “We really worked on the recipe to ensure a sugar-free product that didn’t compromise on quality,” he added.

THRIVE lollipops

Dr. John’s Candies, Comstock Park, Mich.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 10, 2017

Dr. John’s Candies has launched THRIVE, a new line of sugar-free goodies. First to debut are lollipops that are all natural, contain no sugar and are packed with five grams of fiber.

Confectionery ingredients market to hit $109.48 billion by 2025

Report covers cocoa, chocolate, among other ingredients.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 10, 2017

The global confectionery ingredients market is expected to reach $109.48 billion by 2025, according to a report by Albany, N.Y.-based research firm Transparency Market Research.

The Lovely Candy Co. launches honey gummy bears

Four-year-old company produces gluten-free, non-GMO sweets.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 10, 2017

The Lovely Candy Co. has expanded its range of premium confections by adding gummy bears made with honey.

Serving up a 'clean' sweet

With the interest in sugar-free sweeteners on the rise, the industry works to meet consumers' needs

Olivia Zyszczynski

February 17, 2017

Consumers have become more concerned about their sugar consumption, and, as a result, focus on sugar reduction and clean labels will likely continue.

What’s the ingredient buzz for new products? Honey

FONA International report finds increased interest in use of natural sweetener.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 18, 2017

According to a recent flavor report from Geneva, Ill.-based FONA International, the use of honey as a sweetener is on the rise. Last year, 10 311 products were rolled out globally using honey.

Runamok Maple acquires Bascom Maple Farms’ candy, butter operations

Acquisition will allow Bascom to focus on core maple business.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 4, 2017

Runamok Maple, a Cambridge, Vt.-based maker of all-natural, organic maple syrup, has acquired the maple candy and butter operations of Battleboro, Vt.-based Bascom Maple Farms, the largest independent supplier of pure maple syrup, maple sugar and maple candy in the country.

Zollipops founder Alina Morse to be featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not

ZolliPops to be featured in a special edition to be distributed in North America, Australia and Europe.

Olivia Zyszczynski

September 29, 2016

Morse, a Michigan native, will be featured in the 2017 Wild & Wacky Edition of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, which is designed for children ages 8 to 12. The special edition will be distributed to more than one million schools, libraries and families in North America, Australia and parts of Europe.

The PUR Co. CEO Jay Klein on PROFIT 500 rankings, starting small and connecting with customers

PUR was ranked no. 10 overall by PROFIT and Canadian Business on the annual PROFIT 500 list.

Abigail Watt

September 28, 2016

The gum and mint manufacturer, which sells aspartame-free sweets, made the list with a five-year revenue growth of 5,496 percent. It was also ranked no. 1 in the Manufacturing and Distribution category.