‘Better-for-you’ adds up

With consumers demanding healthier treats, manufacturers find natural inclusions deliver goodness and taste.

April 12, 2012

Imagine a day when candy no longer carries an “unhealthy” stigma. That future may not be too far off, particularly if those sweets feature almonds, honey, fruits and even probiotics.

High-end hard candy

A more optimistic economic outlook leads candy makers to experiment, even upscale hard candy items.

Martin Kim

April 12, 2012

Hard candy is by definition, well, hard. Lollipops are just for kids and consumers won’t pay for a more expensive sucker. Customization is just a fad.

All sweet things come to an end

Martin Kim

March 21, 2012

Editorial Intern Martin Kim, reflects on three months of candy puns, free samples, and chocolate for breakfast.

Mars to ‘let the sun shine in’ on new solar garden

Martin Kim

March 19, 2012

As part of its continued efforts to go green, Mars will unveil a new solar garden for its Ethel M Chocolate factory in Henderson, Nev., tomorrow. At a press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning, Mars Chocolate North American and Ethel M will unwrap a new solar garden that generates enough energy to power the Henderson factory during peak hours.

Pop Rocks holding Easter contest

Martin Kim

March 14, 2012

The candy Mitt Romney thought was dead is resurrecting an Easter tradition, the basket giveaway.

Three chocolate brands partner with Rainforest Alliance

Martin Kim

March 14, 2012

Clif Bar & Co., Dagoba Organic Chocolate and NibMor are some of the most recent companies and brands to seek and receive Rainbow Alliance certification for their products.

Jelly Belly introduces gummy cockroaches

Martin Kim

March 13, 2012

Apparently cockroaches make good pets — at least when they are made of gummies.

Glee Gum revels in Fair Trade certification

Martin Kim

March 12, 2012

Glee Gum is now Fair Trade certified — making it the first chewing gum to earn the coveted label.

Clif Bar & Co. to be Rainforest Alliance certified

Martin Kim

March 7, 2012

The company that makes Clif Bars hopes to have 80% of its ingredients USDA organic and certified sustainable by 2015.

Hershey’s Track & Field Games celebrate 35th year

Martin Kim

March 7, 2012

An Olympic legend, the Hershey Co. and thousands of children in North America will be participating in this year’s Hershey’s Track & Field Games.

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‘Better-for-you’ adds up

High-end hard candy

All sweet things come to an end

Mars to ‘let the sun shine in’ on new solar garden

Pop Rocks holding Easter contest

Three chocolate brands partner with Rainforest Alliance

Jelly Belly introduces gummy cockroaches

Glee Gum revels in Fair Trade certification

Clif Bar & Co. to be Rainforest Alliance certified

Hershey’s Track & Field Games celebrate 35th year

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