Articles by Liz Parker Kuhn

FocusFuel, an emerging caffeine gummy brand with a health-first approach, uses clean, plant-based caffeine from guarana and green tea.

We recently touched base with Ryan Nelson, president, IT'SUGAR, to chat about consumer trends and behaviors in the novelty candy space, as well as what new items the store has recently released.

Social media, especially TikTok, has been playing a crucial role in identifying and amplifying candy trends.

This week's Fun Friday includes new Keebler cookies and a contest, Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week deals from Shipley Do-Nuts and more, Setton Pistachio's First Annual Drone Challenge Contest winners, Krispy Kreme's REAL ID free doughnut day, and HI-CHEW's new frozen treat.

We recently talked to Impact Confections to discuss the new Warheads Atomic Fizz candy, a product that combines the sour taste of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy with a fizzy explosion in the center.

Candy Dynamics leverages social media, consumer feedback, and industry data to stay current with trends and consumer preferences.

Julie Robey, go-to-market sustainability director, food North America, Cargill, recently spoke at the PMCA conference about sustainability in the cocoa industry.

We were able to connect with John Kaufman, VP of snack, Kerry, to chat more about its new West Coast Customer Engagement Center in Commerce, CA.

We recently were able to talk to a representative from Blue Diamond Global Ingredients on how producers can use almonds within chocolate products.

The cookie blends Chips Ahoy! Chewy cookies with a creme-filled center that reportedly delivers the flavors of a classic ice cream sandwich.