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Brand owners in every consumer packaged goods category, including candy, continue seeking out and employing new materials in the ongoing effort to create a more sustainable package.

Numerator says consumers indicate a willingness to return to pre-pandemic behaviors across celebration plans, gifting categories and shopping methods.

“Valentine’s Day is positioned at the nexus of two powerful trends defining the confectionery category right now. Consumers are sharing chocolate and candy more frequently, and shoppers are increasingly looking for little moments to treat themselves," said NCA's John Downs.

Candy Industry recently spoke to Chef Selassie Atadika about the founding of Midunu Chocolates, the company’s recent recognition at the 2021 Chocolate Alliance Awards and the significance of creating fine chocolates in Ghana, the second largest cocoa producer in the world.

CandyStore.com uses 14 years of sales data to show each state's favorite Valentine's Day candy. 

Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes survey.

Yowie Group has officially debuted its “Will You Be My Yowie-Tine?” Valentine’s Day campaign, including crafts, recipes and more for families to enjoy.

Japan's borders have been closed to all new foreign arrivals since November 2021, making it difficult for ISM Japan’s international visitors, exhibitors and partners to attend.

Candy Industry recently spoke to Chad Womack, marketing director of seasonal confections at Ferrara, about its product lineup and the company’s expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.

Candy Industry recently spoke to Dan Rodriguez, director category management, chocolate portfolio, Ferrero, about the company’s product lineup, insights from its survey conducted in partnership with Suzy, and its expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.