Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Innova Market Insights said new product development is reflecting the industry’s push toward added value, both in terms of taste and nutritional benefits.

Dee, a third-generation candy maker, founded Ce De Candy Inc. and began making Smarties candy rolls in 1949.

Barry Callebaut has been granted a Temporary Marketing Permit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clearing the way to market Ruby as chocolate in the United States.

Tony's Chocolonely's has revealed the inspiration behind this year’s limited-edition bars: spices and herbs.

Springboarding off the success of Kinder Joy, Ferrero USA marked this month the official U.S. introduction of its second Kinder product: Kinder Bueno.

Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher, is breaking into the competitive assorted boxed chocolates category with the U.S. launch of Golden Gallery Signature, a premium assortment designed to inspire sharing.

Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Company, has unveiled Unicorn Glitter Berry as the newest flavor to join the iconic Baby Bottle Pop brand. 

Innova Market Insights says sugar-related claims continue to grow, and they’re increasingly taking more prominent on-pack positions.

The Bristol Luxury Group, a subsidiary of Bristol Capital Advisors, has substantially purchased the assets of specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. through a sale approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.