Liz Parker Kuhn

This week's Fun Friday includes news from Famous Amos, Pilot and Flying J, See's Candies x McConnell's, Kind, and Chip City.

We recently talked with Kelly Thompson, CEO, Incredo Sugar, about sweetener trends and innovations.

Without strict temperature control, crystals formed are of different sizes and the resulting chocolate will "bloom," having a matte appearance and waxy texture.  

This week's Fun Friday includes news from Ritz, Krispy Kreme, MoonPie, Goldfish, and Big League Chew.

In any product reformulation involving cutting out sugar, the challenge is to maintain the same sweetness and mouthfeel that is given by the original ingredients.

We touched base with the great-grandson of August Merckens Sr., founder of the brand, plus a Cargill representative to talk about the past, present, and future of the brand.

Consumers are seeking both nostalgic flavors and new experiences.

The magazine recently released its Time100 Most Influential Companies list, and both Orkla Snacks and Tony's Chocolonely made the cut.

This week's Fun Friday features news from Goetze's Candy Co., Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Hershey, Kellanova, and Planters.

Consumers are searching for better-for-you, healthy breakfast ideas.