Alyse Thompson-Richards

Gummy vitamins are continuing to gain traction, according to a new report from Albany, N.Y.-based research firm Transparency Market Research.

alpa has introduced two new products under its Yves Thuries line. 

Several of my BNP Media colleagues and I attended PACK EXPO, staged by PMMI at the Las Vegas Convention Center last week. More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed their processing and packaging capabilities and equipment for thousands of attendees from across the globe — attendees who undoubtedly hit the Strip to blow off steam after long days at the show.

HI-CHEW is here to make things mysterious this Halloween with the new Sweet & Sour Mystery Mix bag. Featuring flavors including Sour Grapefruit, Sour Lemon and Green Apple, the bag will also include a fourth mysterious flavor.

The Riverside Co., a global private equity firm, will acquire specialty ingredients supplier Parker Products later this month.

Smarties Candy Co. has three new co-presidents. Jessica Dee Sawyer, Sarah Dee and Liz Dee, who most recently served their family’s business as vice presidents, are succeeding Jonathan Dee, Sarah’s father and Jessica and Liz’s uncle, AdAge reported.