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Non-chocolate candy sales to hit $12.42 billion in 2023

Packaged Facts predicts non-chocolate candy sales to generate $11 billion in 2018.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 12, 2018

The U.S. non-chocolate candy market is poised to reach $12.42 billion in 2023, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

Restaurant desserts

Are indulgences becoming healthier?

New FONA report highlights how indulgence is evolving for consumers, including a trend toward healthier items.

Crystal Lindell

Crystal Lindell

December 5, 2018

A new FONA Trend Insights report says healthy indulgence has grown, showing the influence of the health and wellness movement on the ways consumers treat themselves.

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Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquires company from Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 20, 2018

Ownership of St. Paul-based Pearson’s Candy Co. has returned to Minnesota after Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquired the company from Connecticut’s Brynwood Partners.

The Warrel Corp

Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

The Warrell Corp. rebrands to Warrell Creations to reflect new focus on innovation, flexibility.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 14, 2018

The Warrell Corp. has morphed over the last half-century to be many things to many different members of the confectionery industry

ONE White Chocolate Truffle Bar

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

ONE Brands, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 13, 2018

ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Miggy's Bitbits

Miggy's Bitbits

Total Food Distributors, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Miggy’s Bitbits is a new candy line from Total Food Distributors, a company founded by MLB star Miguel Cabrera.

fresharoo

Fresharoo cookies, nut butter frosting

You Fresh Naturals, Miami, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Fresharoo is a play on the ‘90s hit snack featuring dunkable cookies and frosting.

Brewhouse Snacks

Brewhouse Legends snack mixes

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 9, 2018

Mount Franklin Foods has debuted Brewhouse Legends, a line of distinctive snack nut mixes inspired by the innovation of craft-brewers.

Rowdy

Rowdy Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar

October 18, 2018

The Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar is packed with natural sweetness from prebiotic yacon root.

Chuao Chocolatier

Chuao Chocolatier aims to spread joy through chocolate

Chef Michael Antonorsi co-founded Chuao Chocolatier in 2002 after winding journey.

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2018

Chef Michael Antonorsi understands that in order to spread joy, you first have to feel it.

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