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The sector is focusing on cleaner ingredients and more distinct offerings.

In his new role, Alvaro Alonso will oversee the company's Western Europe business and report directly to CEO Peter Feld. 

The limited-time Tails & Treating box includes Mars confections for humans, such as M&M's and Snickers, and a variety of treats for dogs and cats, like Temptations and Greenies.

The site features a curated portfolio of cannabis chew brands, including Wana, Wyld, and Kiva Confections.

Sugar Crunch Candy's freeze-dried water ice (also known as "Italian ice"), made in partnership with John's Water Ice, represents the culture of Philadelphia, and aims to make make freeze-dried history, nationwide.

Formerly known as the Annual Convention & Industry Expo, the 2026 RCI Candy Convention will take place June 8–11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

A division of Nassau Candy, AmuseMint will provide merchandise to honor the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, serving the souvenir, specialty, mass, resort, and promotional products industries.

Teruhiro (Terry) Kawabe, chief representative for the USA & president, CEO of Morinaga America, Inc., discusses the history of HI-CHEW and recent innovations like the new Halloween Mystery Mix.

Awards will be presented at the State of the Industry Conference in March.

The company surpassed its 2025 acreage goal one year early.