Fruits & Nuts

dsm-firmenich announces Peach+ as the 12th annual 'Flavor of the Year'

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:35:00 -0500

Peach+ is an invitation to dsm-firmenich customers to innovate with the flavor; to go beyond the traditional juicy sweet aspects to also consider softer, smoother, lighter, more refreshing, textural elements.

Tree Top starts puree production at upgraded facility

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Prosser, Washington facility leverages grower resources to enhance supply-chain stability through its puree operations.

GoodSam Foods expands lineup of regenerative products

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

GoodSam Foods is launching products including brazil nuts, pecans, additional coffee SKUs, and white chocolate chips.

Global nut product market to surpass $8B in 2027

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:17:00 -0400

MarketsandMarkets expects the category to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9 percent, thanks to increasing product launches that use nuts as a key ingredient.

Justin’s renews support of pollinator conservation

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:08:00 -0400

The National Honey Board's Honey Saves Hives campaign is the latest among Justin's ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.

ofi reveals almond sustainability targets

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:05:00 -0400

olam food ingredients (ofi) has developed sustainability targets for its 50,000 acres of almond orchards and farming operations in Australia and the U.S.

Using whole, natural ingredients to enhance confectionery flavor profiles

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:08:00 -0400

Candy Industry recently spoke to Wouter Stomph, ofi’s North America head of cocoa product development and innovation, about evolving tastes and using whole, natural ingredients to enhance product flavor profiles.

Oregon Orchard introduces hazelnuts with holiday flavors

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:20:00 -0500

Oregon Orchard's limited-edition holiday collection offers a hazelnut twist on four classic seasonal flavors.

Justin’s rolls out Super Dark Chocolate Nut Butter Cups

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:22:00 -0400

The Super Dark Chocolate Nut Butter Cups are made with 80% cocoa and 5 grams of sugar, with no added stevia or sugar alcohols.

Mars Wrigley releases M&M’S Mix based on social media feedback

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:51:00 -0400

A culmination of more than 35,000 requests on social media, M&M'S Mix is available in two varieties.

See’s Candies introduces Almond Brittle with a Kick

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:45:00 -0400

In honor of Mary See's original Peanut Brittle, See's has created another brittle to join the ranks: Almond Brittle with a Kick.

Simply Good Foods releases Quest Candy Bar, Candy Bites

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:32:00 -0400

The Quest Candy Bites and Candy Bar offer a snacking experience for consumers seeking indulgent options that won’t compromise their nutritional goals.

Mars Wrigley to launch Snickers Almond Brownie

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:33:00 -0400

The innovation follows the release of Snickers Peanut Brownie and Snickers Peanut Brownie Ice Cream.

Justin’s launches SNACKsational Kit for limited time

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:56:00 -0500

Justin's has introduced the limited-time-only SNACKsational Kit — a specially curated box filled with snack essentials to fuel all types of snacking occasions.

Morinaga America launches two new flavors of HI-CHEW Plus Fruit

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:05:00 -0500

HI-CHEW has introduced HI-CHEW Plus Fruit in two new fruity flavors: Orange & Tangerine and Red Apple & Strawberry.

Iceland’s Omnom Chocolate introduces Easter items

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:39:00 -0500

Iceland’s Omnom Chocolate is elevating the Easter basket with its newest selections: Mango-Passion Milk Chocolate Almonds and Lakkris Sea Salt Krunch.

That’s it. launches new line of truffles

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:28:00 -0500

Each truffle contains four ingredients: organic unsweetened chocolate, organic sugar, organic cocoa butter and fruit.

GoodSam Foods introduces chocolate bars with Thrive Market

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:48:00 -0500

GoodSam first launched three chocolate bars, but the brand has also expanded with dark chocolate baking chips and a selection of coated items.

Sun-Maid launches peanut butter yogurt-covered raisins, glow-in-the-dark packaging

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:07:00 -0400

After the success of popular yogurt-covered raisin mashups like Strawberry and Vanilla and Chocolate and Vanilla, Sun-Maid reveals its latest raisin recipe flavor: Peanut Butter.

Adding waste peanut skins to milk chocolate boosts its antioxidant properties

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Some samples had higher chemical antioxidant activity than most dark chocolates.

Moonstruck launches two new chocolate bars

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Moonstruck Chocolate Co. has added two varieties to its classic bar collection: the Dark Chocolate Blueberry Passion Fruit Bar and the Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Chai Bar.

Omnom Chocolate, featured in Netflix’s ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron,’ launches SuperChocoBerryBarleyNibblyNuttylicious bar

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:28:00 -0400

Omnom Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Reykjavík, Iceland, has launched a new bar featuring something for everyone.

Mars Wrigley launches Snickers Peanut Brownie

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:26:00 -0400

The Snickers brand’s latest innovation combines chocolate, caramel and chewy peanut brownie filling to create Snickers Peanut Brownie.

COVID-19’s impact on functional ingredient trends and other insights from Cargill

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:21:00 -0400

Experts at Cargill recently took some time to answer questions about functional ingredients, offering insights into health-conscious consumers, the impact of COVID-19 and balancing health benefits with taste.

KOHLER Chocolates introduces line of protein bars

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:44:00 -0400

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has launched a new line of protein bars and revamped its existing chocolate bar line.

Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Wed, 06 May 2020 10:15:00 -0400

Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average.

Atkinson Candy’s Texas facility achieves SQF certification

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:18:00 -0400

Atkinson Candy Co. has achieved certification under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program at its facility in Lufkin, Texas.

Reese’s Take 5 breaks Snickers’ record for world's largest chocolate nut bar

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:56:00 -0500

Two weeks after Mars Wrigley set a Guinness World Record with a 4,700-lb. Snickers bar, The Hershey Co. revealed a 5,943-lb. Reese’s Take 5 bar on Jan. 31 at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pa.

Oregon Orchard confection collection

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon (HGO) will launch four new Oregon Orchard hazelnut chocolates in February of 2020.

Texas Mars Wrigley plant creates 2-ton Snickers bar, breaks Guinness World Record

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:36:00 -0500

Mars Wrigley has unveiled the largest Snickers bar ever created during a Guinness World Records title attempt at the company's Waco, Texas plant.