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Better-for-you candy products are no longer getting a free pass on texture, flavor, or eating experience.

At this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo, a live (and real!) wedding was held on Wednesday, May 20.

Gen Z and Millennial culture drives flavor trends for hard candy, particularly for tropical and global profiles, says a representative from the brand. 

Proceeds from the candy will go to a student-led project that is converting shipping containers into medical clinics.

Current CSO Jason Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition. 

From Dubai chocolate to premium desserts, brands are balancing comfort, texture, and flavor innovation with consumer demand for emotional wellness and better-for-you ingredients.

The conference will focus on the critical role of producing countries and farming communities in shaping the future resilience of the global cocoa economy.

The new hire is joining the fast-growing sour gummy brand to scale on the heels of the company’s new product releases and Whole Foods Market expansion.

The conference welcomed 17,500 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest confectionery and snack products, offering a sneak peek at the consumer trends shaping the future of the category.

The award's 80th anniversary celebration took place on Tuesday, May 19, in Las Vegas, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.