Better Sour taps Shawn Gardner as chief growth officer The new hire brings extensive snack and candy company experience to the role. Candy Industry Staff July 28, 2025 The appointment comes as the brand continues to grow, adding new retailers this fall.Read More
Kinder Joy debuts Harry Potter-inspired chocolate The eggs include cocoa-filled wafer bites and Funko toys. Candy Industry Staff July 28, 2025 Parents and kids can collect their favorite Harry Potter characters in Kinder Joy eggs for a treat-and-toy experience.Read More
Parker Food Group expands confectionery coatings lineup The ingredient maker is adding to its capabilities to meet customization, BFY demands. Candy Industry Staff July 28, 2025 The expanded manufacturing footprint now includes multiple full-scale lines, pilot plant capabilities, and a dedicated dairy-free production area.Read More
Bühler adapts to global cocoa processing on the rise The commodity's prices have been at record high levels for two years. Candy Industry Staff July 25, 2025 In view of rising global cocoa prices and the increasing focus on resilient supply chains, the industry is embarking on a new wave of investment.Read More
OSF Flavors launches Angel Hair Chocolate ingredient The new product has baked goods, confectionery, and snacks usage. Candy Industry Staff July 24, 2025 The chocolate is an example of how social media virality is reshaping flavor innovation.Read More
Mars Wrigley ITR launches M&M's shopping concept The chocolatier has debuted its first shop-in-stop at Antalya Int'l Airport, Turkey. Candy Industry Staff July 23, 2025 The confectioner brand's shop in Antalya is the first in a series of Experience stores, launching in various formats and locations in the near future. Read More
Podcast: Esther Price launches Candy Passport campaign The campaign allows consumers to collect stickers and earn discounts on products. Candy Industry Staff July 22, 2025 A brand representative explains how the Trail works, the most difficult aspect of creating a promotional campaign for candy products, and the responses the campaign has been getting on social media.Read More
Mars unwraps Halloween with early releases Gen Z, Millennial consumers are celebrating "Summerween" earlier than ever. Candy Industry Staff July 21, 2025 The candy maker is meeting the speedy onset of the season and early demand with its 2025 holiday lineup hitting shelves this month.Read More
CandyRific taps new national sales director Eric Sims brings 20+ years of experience from Russell Stover, Lindt, and more. Candy Industry Staff July 21, 2025 The hire will be responsible for broker management, supplying industry personnel with the tools and information needed for success. Read More
Beyond Good launches Microbatch Collection The ethical chocolate is available at Whole Foods locations nationwide. Candy Industry Staff July 21, 2025 The candy is crafted using organic, heirloom cocoa beans from Madagascar and Uganda.Read More