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Trends like emotional connection, novelty and adventure, and snack-sized formats are shaping this season's demand.

The seasonal assortment includes advent calendars, giftable formats, and limited-edition confections, available at retailers through the end of the year.

The chocolatier's products are now available at nearly 40 additional U.S. and Canadian airport locations, New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall, and resort casinos in Las Vegas, NV, and Atlantic City, NJ.

Kim Yansen will oversee sales strategy across the U.S. market and supporting growth across the company’s portfolio, which includes Airheads, Mentos, Trident, and Chupa Chups.

Genesee, which specializes in handmade and hand-poured fudge products, as well as its signature Animal Trackers candy bag, has been in business for eight years and now distributes to more than 2,000 retail outlets nationwide.

The family-owned company is No. 16 in the U.S. confections industry and the largest domestic manufacturer and marketer of licensed confections and gifts.

Ferrero North America's Halloween Report reveals continued growth of the “Adultoween” trend, and shows how premium candy preferences are driving purchasing decisions.

In this Q&A, Susan Burris, marketing director, premium chocolate innovation at Ferrero Rocher discusses the new Chocolate Squares line, and how this latest innovation answers to trends in the premium confectionery category.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released its Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025 report, revealing that non-chocolate candy generated $12.9 billion in sales over the past year.

The hazelnut-shaped installation, on display through Oct. 20, illustrates the lifecycle of Ferrero’s key ingredients, from cultivation to finished product.