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Jason Stricker, Shick Esteve leader and baking industry vet, dies at home

The baking industry veteran, 47, recently passed away suddenly at home.

August 29, 2023

The baking industry veteran, 47, recently passed away suddenly at home.

Subway finds a buyer for its bread-centric restaurants

The sandwich chain will be snapped up by Roark Capital, ending a long acquisition quest.

August 24, 2023

The sandwich chain will be snapped up by Roark Capital, ending a long acquisition quest.

Maud Borup turns tradition into modern-day confections

Candy Industry Publisher Doug Peckenpaugh visited Minneapolis-based Maud Borup and spoke with its president/owner and communications and sustainability director.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 24, 2023

In 1907, Maud Borup began to make candy in her St. Paul, MN home.

Riding the ‘green wave’: unwrapping trends in cannabis edibles

An expert from PMMI outlines packaging, production, and sustainability issues and opportunities.

Jorge Izquierdo

August 22, 2023

An expert from PMMI outlines packaging, production, and sustainability issues and opportunities.

Consumers increasingly sweet on honey as snack bar ingredient

An expert from the National Honey Board shares several successful recent launches.

Catherine Barry

August 21, 2023

An expert from the National Honey Board shares several successful recent launches.

Following the ‘four Ps’ could help snack launches succeed

Innovation experts from American Packaging Corp. offer strategic advice for producers.

Bill Moses

Jeff Travis

August 18, 2023

Innovation experts from American Packaging Corp. offer strategic advice for producers.

State of the Industry 2023: Chocolate prevails in taste, texture, experience

Consumers look for interesting flavors and textures in the chocolate category.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 18, 2023

Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert.

Hershey: Better-for-you trend offers sweet opportunities in the snacking field

An expert from the candy and snack giant offers BFY insights and advice for producers.

Jenni Spinner

August 17, 2023

An expert from the candy and snack giant offers BFY insights and advice for producers.

State of the Industry 2023: Mints sales remain fresh

Mint sales are increasing, with the rise in dollar sales helped along by inflation.

Jenni Spinner

August 17, 2023

It makes sense that mint sales are up (though modestly, when looking at units sold) as recovery from the effects of the pandemic marches on.

State of the Industry 2023: Miscellaneous candies attract buyers

Facing a continued assortment of challenges, producers in the category continue to thrive.

Jenni Spinner

August 16, 2023

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine.