Candy Industry Staff

Confectionery company Mars is kicking off year two of Halfway to Halloween with its 2025 Halloween line-up and second annual “Mars Tricks, Treats, and Trends” report.

The candy brand is launching its first individually wrapped product in three flavors with cream-filled centers.

The limited-edition treat between two Southern heritage brands is available for preorder now to ship nationwide.

The Eat Without Experiments website features a database of food and beverage companies categorized by their policies on animal experimentation.

The brand's new S'mores flavors and Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels will be showcased at this year's Sweets and Snacks Expo.

Nestlé’s board of directors has appointed Jeff Hamilton, currently business head of Purina PetCare Zone Europe, as CEO Zone Americas (AMS) and member of the group executive board, effective July 1.

Now repackaged, these chewy, fruity bites are a functional superfood snack packed with nine essential vitamins and minerals and zero added sugar. 

Karen Flavelle, chair of the brand, is transitioning the mantle of active owner leadership of the brand to its managing director, her son Scott McTavish.

The brand's Goldbears Tropical and Twin Snakes Tropical are being released just in time for National Gummi Bear Day on April 27.

The luxury chocolatier is also debuting a special Mom’s Day Cake available only in retail locations.