Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opens prototype store The Charleston location will offer signature chocolates and an ice cream counter. Candy Industry Staff November 13, 2025 The prototype store aims to introduce an immersive chocolate experience.Read More
California Natural Color aims to replace Red Dye No. 3 The company offers clean-label alternatives to artificial dyes. Candy Industry Staff November 13, 2025 The nationwide ban on the artificial color by the FDA—effective January 15, 2027 for food products—present a critical challenge for confectioners.Read More
Kinder Chocolate launches The Elf on the Shelf products Each LTO candy has a collectible card with a QR code that unlocks a digital story. Candy Industry Staff November 11, 2025 Consumers can buy limited-edition Kinder Chocolate bar x The Elf on the Shelf packs featuring the Scout Elf in single, share, and mini sizes.Read More
Sour Patch Kids launch Santa & Elves chewy candy The brand is also bringing back other holiday confections such as its Advent Calendar. Candy Industry Staff November 11, 2025 The limited-edition mix features red and green candies shaped like Santa and his elves.Read More
CarobWay, GRA Nutra finalize U.S. distribution agreement The clean ingredient can be used in candy products such as gummies. Candy Industry Staff November 11, 2025 CarobBiome carob-based prebiotic fiber is the company's first product rollout in North America.Read More
Peeps, Mike and Ike, Hot Tamales get festive The three Just Born candy brands have released their 2025 holiday lineup. Candy Industry Staff November 11, 2025 Peeps' brand is rereleasing six flavors, and Hot Tamales is getting a holiday makeover.Read More
Alter Eco debuts LTO Truffle Advent Calendar The confection will be available on the brand's website and at Whole Foods. Candy Industry Staff November 11, 2025 Behind each of the calendar's 24 doors lies organic dark chocolate truffles in Sea Salt, Salted Caramel, Classic Dark, and Silk Velvet flavors.Read More
Beer company introduces cocktail-inspired THC gummies Each confection is infused with live rosin, solventless cannabis diamonds. Candy Industry Staff November 10, 2025 Now available at dispensaries across Ontario and Alberta, each The Boston Beer Company Emerald Hour gummy is 100% vegan and contains 5 mg THC. Read More
Haribo announces holiday lineup Holiday Edition Sour Goldbears and Twin Snakes hit shelves. Candy Industry Staff November 7, 2025 The brand is returning some consumer favorites to shelves and releasing two new gummies.Read More
Chocolatiers hope for lower prices in 2026 Companies like Hershey, Mondelēz anticipate a drop in high cocoa costs. Candy Industry Staff November 7, 2025 Improved weather in places that grow cocoa, such as Africa, could help decrease candy prices.Read More