Articles by Candy Industry Staff

The org's 2025 Annual Report highlights its progress in advancing fairer trade and strengthening producer resilience while also preparing a new strategy for the future.

The better-for-you candy brand co-owned by YouTuber Ryan Trahan will culminate the competition with a 24-hour livestream and a second Guinness World Records attempt.

The format's opacity, light weight, and printability make it a suitable material for many food-contact applications, including candy wrappers.

The new confectionery item includes housemade vanilla marshmallows, small-batch cookies baked just for the brand, and milk and dark chocolate bars for mixing and matching.

Inspired by Gen Z’s love of friendship and connection, the new candy features Kids hand-in-hand in iconic flavor pairings, the brand says.

The new hire's arrival comes ahead of the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Dr. Egbert Röhm, scheduled for the end of 2028.

Both new candies are free from artificial sweeteners or colors, and are reportedly made with less sugar than leading brands.

The new hire is a former UFC featherweight title contender, two-time All-American wrestler, and a recognized name in the hunting and fishing community.

The launch follows the FDA’s clarification that tagatose no longer needs to be declared as an added ingredient, expanding formulation opportunities for tagatose in reduced-sugar foods and beverages.

The company is aiming to disrupt the standard "logo-slap" licensing model with a first-of-its-kind, character-driven product launch.