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U.S. confectionery sales this Easter season are projected to be about $2.26 billion, up 4 percent from 2013, likely because of the three extra weeks of merchandising this year.

Chocolat Frey is hoping to strengthen its market presence in the United States and Canada.

“Everyone needs a place where they can let loose and indulge,” says Jeff Rubin, founder of IT’SUGAR. “I am so excited to bring my love of candy to such a gem of a state!”

“Like the ripples in a pond, the work of one man can spread out and touch the lives of many others.” This famous quote from an unknown author certainly applied to Wim van Doorn

Hampton Chocolate Factory collaborates with some of the best chocolatiers to bring their creations to the Hamptons under the Hampton Chocolate Factory brand.

As is the custom for Candy Industry Magazine, we are again creating a huge Expo Preview section in our May issue, which will list all the mind-blowing new products slated to debut at the show!

Candy is the most popular snack in America, at least according to a new study from Technomic, which does research for the food industry.

“From a branding perspective, Easter is fast becoming a secular occasion," says Mary Zalla, global president of consumer brands at Landor Associates.

For the first time since 2004, Mars Inc. will have a new president — and he comes into the role after serving in the company’s sweet spot.

When Tic Tac mints announced plans to introduce a new “Tic Tac Shakeless” yesterday on Twitter, the company probably wasn’t expecting its fans to actually like the idea.