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Consumer curiosity to discover something new is leading to bolder flavors and blends, surprise textures and a greater focus on visual appeal in the sweets and snacks arena.

Fazer Group plans to invest €40 million in a new production facility in Lahti, Finland, to move further into the plant-based product market.

Fazer Confectionery is removing milk fat from the recipe of its Fazer Pure Dark chocolate to better serve vegan consumers.

The global confectionery market is expected to reach $284.4 billion by 2025, according to new data from Hexa Research.

Cargill launched chocolate brand Veliche Gourmet in the Netherlands at Horecava 2019, hosted this week in Amsterdam.

Peeps maker Just Born Quality Confections will open its factory to consumers for the first time through a partnership with United Way and the launch of a nationwide sweepstakes. 

Inspiring impulse shopping online, offering mini meals and creating better search results are all crucial to confectionery success in 2019 — at least according to Hershey. 

American Licorice Co. has unveiled a new packaging design for its Sour Punch product line.