Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Phil DeConto, v.p. customer marketing, Ferrero USA, notes that with available vaccines and people becoming accustomed to taking safety precautions, families are looking forward to returning to Halloween traditions.

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s virtual Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 30-Sept. 10 have selected winners of the 2021 Buyer's Choice Awards.

Paul Chibe has been named Ferrero Group's global president, sugar confectionery and gums. Todd Siwak, former president and CEO of Ferrara Candy Co., will lead Ferrero's North American business as president and chief business officer.

Barry Callebaut has launched Caramel Aura, premium caramelized white chocolate solutions with no added flavors or colors, for customers in North America.

Gum sales began to rebound earlier this summer as mask mandates and other restrictions were lifted. Gum manufacturers hope this, along with product innovation, will draw consumers back to the category.

With retailers turning away from bulk bins and office-goers not filling their candy dishes as often, hard candy sales have sagged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferrara Candy Co. (Booth 21928) will introduce innovations in the sugar confectionery and cookie categories during the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Ferrero USA, Inc. will feature a slate of new products at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Here's a look at some of the non-chocolate products we are most excited to see at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis.

Here's a look at some of the chocolate products we are most excited to see at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, slated for June 23-25 in Indianapolis.