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Items Tagged with 'trends in confectionery'

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Barry Callebaut releases 'Top Chocolate Confectionery Trends 2026 & Beyond' report

Barry Callebaut releases chocolate trends report

More consumers are seeking sensorial experiences and purpose-driven products.
Candy Industry Staff
February 4, 2026

Powered by its new Future of Taste trends framework, the report reveals the innovation trends and consumer shifts set to shape the future of taste within the category. 


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Sustainable packaging can innovate confections: Somic

The company's 434 equipment can run any variation of flexible pouches and bags.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
December 5, 2025

Smaller, individually wrapped portion control packaging has become more common in confectionery, the company's CEO says.


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Swedish brand CandyKing celebrates U.S. store debut

Swedish brand CandyKing celebrates U.S. store debut

The brand's NYC location will feature its 27-foot-wide, six-foot-tall candy wall.
Candy Industry Staff
December 4, 2025

The brand brings its candy experience stateside with a debut in the West Village with the widest assortment of Swedish candy in the U.S.  


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Kidz World debuts interactive candy experience

Kidz World debuts interactive candy experience

Fusion Dipper combines four components into one single format.
SF&WB Staff
December 2, 2025

The treat's layered structure allows consumers to dip, mix, and enjoy different textures in a customizable way.


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Hershey's reveals Dubai-inspired chocolate bar

Hershey's reveals Dubai-inspired chocolate bar

Only 10,000 of the treats will be available for purchase worldwide.
Candy Industry Staff
December 1, 2025

Crafted with milk chocolate, pistachio filling, and crispy kadayif pastry, the candy bar was created to meet consumer demand for trend-driven experiences without the premium price tag.


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2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Trendspotting at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo

This year's conference showcased plenty of trends, including lower-sugar candy.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 27, 2025

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker Kuhn attended the show for her third year in a row.


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Emerging trends take shape in advance of Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo previews candy and snack trends

The conference takes a look at products consumers may see on shelves.
Candy Industry Staff
May 8, 2025

The top predicted trends for the show range from bold flavors, to LTO and seasonal offerings, to candy that enhances special occasions. 


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SFA Junior Trendspotter Panel reveals Winter Fancy Food Show picks

Junior Trendspotter Panel reveals Winter Fancy Food Show picks

The panel, composed of Gen Z students, explored trends and products at the show.
SF&WB Staff
March 20, 2025

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Junior Trendspotter program partnered with 13 graduate students from the University of Nevada Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality to identify on-trend products from specialty food exhibitors at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show.


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NCA SOTIC 2025

NCA State of the Industry Conference explores the future

The confectionery organization wrapped its first full day of SOTIC.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 3, 2025

NCA's conference featured educational sessions, including the organization's State of Treating report.


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Bell's Spark Trends Program uncovers 2025 Micro Trends

Bell uncovers 2025 Micro Trends

The findings may inspire the future of the flavor industry, the company says.
Candy Industry Staff
January 23, 2025

The global snack, bakery, and confectionery flavors company is previewing regional insights impacting consumer experiences.


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