Today's sugar-free confections are easier to swallow than previous offerings, with their off-notes and false aftertastes. New-and-improved chocolate and hard candy made with sweeteners such as Splenda appeal to health-conscious consumers and diabetics alike.
Caffeinated gum, charitable partnerships, customizable confections, campaign-worthy candy and mega-mints were among the sights seen at the 2008 All Candy Expo. And the trends continue post-show ...
Move over Indiana Jones. The Crystal Skull’s got nothin’ on Professor
Sauernoggin and the Landfill of Doom, the latest adventure from the
makers of Toxic Waste candy.
In December, Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif., will launch a
national “Where’s Mr. Jelly Belly?” sweepstakes inviting fans to search
for the mascot in locations around the world.
Following in the footsteps of other popular boy bands, The Jonas Brothers are one hot ticket - just ask any pre-teen this side of New Jersey, the home of this pop-punk trio. Prior to its summer tour of both the United States and Europe, the three siblings paused for a special performance on behalf of one well-known novelty candy.
What began as Beacon Sweets, a South African confectionery company founded back in 1932, BestSweet, Inc. has a lot to celebrate this year as its Mooresville, N.C., facility marks 20 years of service in the confection and nutraceutical industries.
By Bernard Pacyniak,Editor-in-Chief,Candy IndustryMaintaining sales despite recessionUnless you’ve been living in total isolation, it’s hard not to marvel at the number of new artisanal chocolatiers cropping up these days. Moreover,
Nicknamed the snack food capital of the world, Pennsylvania ranks first in the production of chocolate, potato chips and pretzels, with more than 2,300 food processing and manufacturing companies based in the "Keystone State."
South Africa’s leading branded food and healthcare company, Tiger Brands Limited, has announced plans to purchase 74.7% of shares of chocolate manufacturer Chococam, located in Cameroon, Nigeria, from Barry Callebaut.
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