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Candy Industry Trends
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Overviews of specific confectionery categories.

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Candy Industry News

Breaking news and in-depth analysis that keeps our readers informed.

Candy Supplier News

The latest news from ingredient and equipment companies supplying the confectionery industry.

Sustainability in Candy Industry

A look at how confectionery companies are using and promoting sustainable ingredients from around the world.

Better-For-You Confections

Candies focusing on nutrition and health.

Sugar-Free Candy

Sugar-free, artificially and naturally sweetened products.

Vegan Candy

Candies and chocolates made with vegetarian and vegan recipes continue to gain popularity, as more consumers are looking for foods created without any animal byproducts. The latest trends and innovations offer new insight into vegetarian candy.
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Sweets and Snacks Expo

Registration now open for 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo

More than 16,000 people estimated to attend this year's show.
January 27, 2023

The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced that registration is now open for the 2023 show, taking place May 22–25 at McCormick Place, Chicago.


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Japan wins 2023 Pastry World Cup

Japan wins 2023 Pastry World Cup

France took second place, with Italy coming in third.
January 27, 2023

On January 21, the Pastry World Cup, during Sirha Lyon 2023, announced Japan as its first-place winner. 


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VIDEO: Top 10 new products of 2022

VIDEO: Top 10 new products of 2022

The top 10 new products of last year based on stats from Google Analytics.
January 27, 2023

An overview of the top ten products of 2022 posted on Candy Industry's website.


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PMCA announces 76th Production Conference

PMCA announces 76th Production Conference

Agenda and registration now available for the conference.
January 26, 2023

PMCA's production conference will take place April 17–19, at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA.


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M&M’S announces partnership with Maya Rudolph as spokesperson

M&M’S announces partnership with Maya Rudolph as spokesperson

The cast of original 'spokescandies' will step away from the brand for now.
January 26, 2023

Maya Rudolph's first appearance with the brand will be in M&M’S upcoming Super Bowl LVII campaign.


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David Yale, Just Born

Just Born president, COO announces impending retirement

Candy company executive David Yale plans to step down at the end of March 2023.
January 24, 2023

The executive, with the company since 2011, is credited with elevating the PEEPS marshmallow candy brand.


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Non-chocolate novelties

Non-chocolate novelty candy explodes in popularity

The subcategory showed a 29.5% increase in sales over the last year.
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Liz Parker
January 20, 2023

Non-chocolate novelty candy options are plentiful this year, with movie and TV show tie-in options as well as trending flavors and textures.


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2023 Global Top 100 candy companies list shows growth despite economic conditions

Year of acquisitions, expansion for candy companies.
Carla Zanetos Scully
January 19, 2023

As the economy still tries to bounce back, the candy business seems to be booming—at least in the United States, where the dollar is stronger than a year ago and the euro and yen are down.


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Olam named top employer for third consecutive year by Top Employer Institute

Olam named top employer for third consecutive year by Top Employer Institute

Company recognized as leading the way in creating exceptional workplaces, employee culture.
January 19, 2023

Olam has announced that it has been named a top employer for the third consecutive year by Top Employer Institute for its operations in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and the Africa region.


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Kettle Award nominee profile: Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle North America

Kettle Award nominee profile: Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle North America

Buxton is the most senior woman in global leadership at her company.
January 19, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about her history with the company and in the confectionery industry.


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