Candy Industry Staff

Looking to reduce downtime caused by cleaning, maintenance, and start-up, as well as improve print consistency across its lines, the confectioner turned to Leibinger for a more reliable solution.

Inspired by the beauty of love in motion, the candies celebrates transformation through flavor and form, the brand says.

The candy is available at the chocolatier's website and select retailers, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Amazon, and more.

With this rebranding, Koelnmesse is aiming to further develop its industry-specific trade fair portfolio in the food section and confectionery industry.

The 2026 iteration honors people who bring creativity, strategy, and collaboration to the candy aisle, the association says.

The product taps into rising consumer demand for “swicy” (sweet and spicy) packaged food products, the brand says.

The conference will take place June 10-14 at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, in San Antonio.

The expansion will allow the company to better serve West Coast customers with faster deliveries, reduced shipping costs on select items, and materials for automatic bagging equipment.

The lineup also has elevated gourmet offerings, such as a Dubai Style Milk Chocolate Pistachio & Kadayif Gift Box.

The hire will combine deep food industry expertise with a proven ability to create shareholder value, the company says.