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M&M's

France’s first M&M’s store opens in Paris airport

Charles de Gaulle site first airport shop to have a “wall of color” dispenser display.

Crystal Lindell

June 4, 2014

The unique and interactive 116-sq.-meter area is a careful mix of famous M&M's characters and the magic of Paris.

Hershey

Hershey's Chocolate World opens on iconic Las Vegas Strip

Immersive technology breaks new ground for visitors experiencing new retail shop.

Crystal Lindell

June 4, 2014

The two-story West Coast flagship store boasts an eye-catching 74-ft. high Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar that visitors can walk through.

Bites

Goldenberg Peanut Chews Bites

Just Born, Bethlehem, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

Now consumers can enjoy Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews by the handful.

Innovative New Products

Expo's Most Innovative New Products Award winners announced

10 new products honored during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

The awards, which were voted on by a panel of experts, were given out to nine new candy and snack products.

Sustainability

12 chocolate companies join in unprecedented sustainability project

New program, CocoaAction, to start with focus on Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

CocoaAction seeks to build a rejuvenated and economically viable cocoa sector for at least 300,000 cocoa farmers.

Brazil

Drinking honey juice in a Brazilian cocoa field

How a rare experience in South America became one of my favorite memories.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

It had been a long day and long week by the time we ended up on an actual cocoa farm in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Chewy Candies Get Big Going Small

Bite-sized candy trend spurs huge growth in the chewy candy segment.

Valerie King

Crystal Lindell

May 22, 2014

Chewy candy is so perfect for re-sealable bags, that not only are traditionally chewy candy brands appearing in re-sealable bags, but so are brands that are traditionally hard candies.

Expo

10 Awesome moments from this year’s Sweet’s and Snacks Expo!

From a new gum that dissolves in your mouth to new Dark Almond Turtles, there’s sure to be something to hit your sweet spot!

Crystal Lindell

May 21, 2014

The Sweets and Snack's Expo again offered visitors a chance to overdose on candy, as they searched for the next big thing in the candy world.

Top 3 Products I’m Excited To See At The Expo!

A caramel candy, a chocolate dessert cup and penut butter squeeze packs all have my official seal of approval!

Crystal Lindell

May 19, 2014

While all the products in our preview section are sweet to eat, the ones here really stood out to me.

2014 Sweets and Snacks Expo Product Preview!

73 new products debuting at the Sweets and Snacks Expo!

Crystal Lindell

May 16, 2014

More than 50 new products featured in Expo preview.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

Events

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Breaking the Mold: Fresh Perspectives on Modern Bakery Packaging Solutions

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June 23, 2026

Better Bread: Smarter Formulation

BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.

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Products

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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