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Study: Snacking on almonds decreases appetite without increasing body weight

Almond snack also improves intake of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat.

Crystal Lindell

October 9, 2013

Grabbing a handful of almonds between meals could actually be great for your health.

Adding fruit by the foot: Candy companies use real fruit to create delicious confections

Real fruit pieces lead to healthier and more premium candies.

Carla Zanetos Scully

September 19, 2013

Strawberries, for instance, are 80 to 90 percent of the confection, which means less chocolate and no sugar added.

‘Healthy Halo’ Snacks Gaining Traction

Adult consumers looking for products that satisfy taste and health needs

September 18, 2013

The fact that more and more Americans eat smaller portions of food more frequently throughout the day — otherwise known as snacking —has been well documented. The type of snacks American are consuming, however, appears to be changing.

Snacking drives nut-based confections

Healthy benefit, coupled with spicier options, prove attractive to consumers

Carla Zanetos Scully

September 18, 2013

Having your nuts and eating them too doesn’t seem to be an issue with candy consumers; in fact, suppliers says business is growing.

Nassau Candy adds Unreal to its lineup

Candy made with less sugar and no artificial ingredients.

September 4, 2013

Nassau Candy has added Unreal candy to its catalog of products.

Manufacturers continue to find innovative ways to make candy 'better-for-you'

Confectioners combine healthy ingredients with a healthy does of realism and education as a means of growing the better-for-you category.

July 1, 2013

There's something for the to say for the power of candy. It can heal a broken a heart and put a smile on your face. But what if it could also make you healthier?