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Marijuana vs. Sugar

Are sugar and pot about to flip roles?

Poll shows Americans believe sugar is more harmful than pot. Confectionery industry should start panicking now.

March 12, 2014

A new Wall Street Journal /NBC News poll asked Americans to pick the most harmful among four substances, and more people chose sugar than marijuana!

All-natural?

Navigating ‘natural’: How much meaning does the word really have?

Despite having no government-approved definition, the term’s been embraced by marketers and the public.

Valerie King

March 5, 2014

There’s no doubt the confectionery industry is aware and attentive to the call for buying beneficial foods. But just what does natural mean?

ECRM

A look at 2014’s Candy Industry and ECRM Kid’s Choice Awards

Denver Boys and Girls Club kids pick their three favorite treats

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2014

Each kid received an official candy buyer badge, a cup of water and set about the task at hand — eating tons and tons of delicious candy.

‘Boots on the ground’: Sustainability starts with farmers

Bernie Pacyniak

February 19, 2014

Sustainability. That seems to be the answer to recent concerns about the pending shortage of cocoa in 2020. About a million tons short according to most reports. This, of course, presents a looming problem for chocolate manufacturers, not to mention present and future consumers.

Scary sound bite: Headline claims 'Sugar is the new tobacco'

Editor Bernie Pacyniak warns readers that the latest move to demonize sugar could have repercussions.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 19, 2014

The group claims that government attempts to reduce sugar — and here they are specifi cally referring to the British government — have failed and a new approach is needed.

Conversations from ISM in Cologne: Loacker’s chairman talks about setting up a U.S. subsidiary

Zuenelli expounds on U. S. investment, plans for a new plant in Heinfels, Austria.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 12, 2014

Always conscious of value, shoppers today want quality, transparency and great taste in their confections and snacks. In other words, the new value is premium. Loacker is making a move to be in that mix.

Candy Quiz

Quiz: What kind of candy are you?

Answer 7 questions to find out what kind of candy you are.

Crystal Lindell

February 5, 2014

In the spirit of jumping on every single cool new thing the very second it’s trending on Twitter, I thought I’d do a little candy quiz of my own this week for everyone.

ISM

Plenty of warmth in Cologne: Editor Bernie Pacyniak reflects on ISM Life Achievement Award ceremony

American Herm Roland Sr., of Jelly Belly Candy Co., receives the honor

Bernie Pacyniak

January 29, 2014

Given Herm´s body of work in the confectionery industry, he was an obvious choice.

Print redesign: Take A Look At This Eye-Candy!

Editor-in-chief Bernie Pacyniak breaks down all the ins and outs of Candy Industry's new look in print.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 23, 2014

The redesign coincides with an expanded and revitalized editorial thrust.

Our Sweet and Healthy eNews is awesome

You should be reading and advertising in our weekly eNewsletter.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2014

I don’t have a baby, but if I did, I’m pretty sure she would make me feel just as fulfilled on the inside as Sweet and Healthy does.

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