Valerie King

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy store owners is creating delcious treats

The sweet story of a dream, 40 years in the making.

Valerie King

May 23, 2014

“I love the idea of now being the only practicing candy maker in the loop,” Chris Kadow-Dougherty says.

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.

Hard Candy Trends: Taking back the reins

Hard candy makers respond to a year of downward sales with new products, expansion and packaging innovation.

Valerie King

April 16, 2014

While there’s no smoking gun to explain the decline in sales, one thing’s for sure, as far as Sally Lyons Wyatt, at IRI is concerned — there is a huge need for innovation.

Healthy Additives Trends: Guilt-free, from beginning to end

Tooth healthy, high protein reign as top-trending healthy additives.

Valerie King

April 16, 2014

It’s not so much about throwing taste out the door as it is offering a delightful indulgence that simultaneously has a positive impact on consumer health.

Radz MLB Collection

Radz Brands, Portland, Ore.

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

Fans of all ages will love Major League Baseball Radz, available for all 30 MLB teams.

PurAgave 100% Pure Dried Agave Products

Island Abbey Foods Ltd., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

PurAgave Agave Delights, the world’s first 100 percent pure-dried agave candy, and PurAgave Lozenges, contain 100 percent pure-dried agave.

New Halloween Package from Torie & Howard

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

Torie & Howard is introducing a new Halloween-themed package as a healthier option for trick-or-treaters.

Jelly Belly TABASCO Dark Chocolate Covered Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

Rich dark chocolate meets sweet heat in the new jelly beans.

Sunrise Confections' New Fruit-Flavored Snack Line

Sunrise Confections, El Paso, Texas

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

Sunrise is introducing Moon Rocks crunchy fruit-flavored snacks, Farmers Market fruit flavored snacks, and Fruit Shoppe reduced sugar fruit-flavored snacks.