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Laffy Taffy, Mario Lopez want to host consumers' next family game night

Laffy Taffy, Mario Lopez want to host consumers' next family game night

Featuring "The Last Laff," the candy brand's first-ever, limited-edition card game.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 28, 2023

In honor of National Family Game Night, families can answer a joke a day for a chance to win a game night with Lopez.


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Tips on choosing the right formulations for candy colors

Tips on choosing the right formulations for candy colors

Many factors play a role in determining what raw materials can achieve desired colors of candy.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 28, 2023

The first step in safely developing the right solutions to achieve the right hue and corresponding desired pigment is to understand the production process for the candy, says an expert from CAPOL.


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PODCAST: Icon Foods’ Thom King on its sugar reduction solutions

Icon Foods focuses on reducing sugar in confectionery items.
September 28, 2023

We chat with Thom King, CEO and chief food scientist, Icon Foods, about formulation trends in sugar reduction, innovation in the category, and more.


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Interview: Meet the creators of Blobs, a low-sugar gummy

Interview: Meet the creators of Blobs, a low-sugar gummy

The gummies are plant-based and vegan, and each bag contains only two grams of sugar.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 27, 2023

We recently interviewed Mike Schanbacher and Nicholas Kheny, co-founder and CEO of Blobs, a new low-sugar gummy.


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98% of Americans will greet trick-or-treaters with chocolate and candy

NCA conducted a survey to uncover new consumer insights for the 2023 Halloween season.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 27, 2023

The Halloween season is an integral component of the American economy, driving about $6 billion in confectionery retail sales each year.


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Rocky Mountain Factory reveals complete brand, trade name refresh

Chocolate franchisor pivots to differentiate itself in the premium chocolate market.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 27, 2023

The news of the refresh was announced at the 2023 National Franchisee Convention in San Antonio last week.


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8 products we loved at the ECRM 2023 Everyday & Summer Seasonal Session

8 products we loved at the ECRM 2023 Everyday & Summer Seasonal Session

The session took place in Chicago from August 28–30.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 26, 2023

We met with manufacturers at ECRM to learn more about the products they debuted or showcased during the three-day session—here are some of our favorites.


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Nestlé ITR to launch key initiatives at TFWA World Exhibition

Nestlé ITR to launch key initiatives at TFWA World Exhibition

The company will launch brand, category initiatives within its VERSE model, including 8 new travel retail exclusive products.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 25, 2023

Nestlé ITR to launch key initiatives, including new sustainable brand, as it moves towards Food as #1 most purchased category.


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Interview: Ensuring quality in the cannabis candy edibles sector

Interview: Ensuring quality in the cannabis candy edibles sector

A robust food safety program is important to meet FDA standards.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 22, 2023

We recently talked to two food safety professionals in the cannabis chocolate space about ensuring quality in edible and recall prevention.


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VIDEO: On-site at Sanders, a part of Second Nature Brands

VIDEO: On-site at Sanders, a part of Second Nature Brands

Sanders is well-known for its sea salt caramels, Bumpy Cake, and other confections.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 22, 2023

We recently headed to Sanders, based in Clinton Township, MI (Metro Detroit area), to interview Vic Mehren, CEO, Second Nature Brands.


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