In 2024, the candy industry was shaped by creativity, nostalgia, and the growing influence of social media, according to says Jarett Levan, CEO of retailer IT’SUGAR. He notes that platforms like ...

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“Bringing Pop Secret’s Ready-to-Eat Movie Theater Butter popcorn to Walmart taps into the buzz we’ve built since popping into the ready-to-eat space last year," explains Megan Osowski, VP of marketing ...

Frankford Candy, a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer and marketer of licensed confections and gifts, has announced a leadership transition. After 38 years with the company, Stuart Selarnick ...

Kellanova has launched several new Pringles flavors, now available for order across select Away From Home (AFH) channels in the U.S., including convenience stores, vending/micro-markets, and ...

While celebrity-driven bakery and snack brands might draw attention from consumers, the famous names associated with the tasty treats aren’t the only ones fueling the growth. In the case of Cravings ...

The candy company is launching stand-up packaging for 150 items and pushing the industry forward in digital commerce and marketing. When Hershey was designing its new stand-up packaging, it was ...

The hard candy segment has faced headwinds in the past year, with sales down modestly, competition from gummy and chewy candy intensifying, shelf space always at a premium, and unpredictable tariff ...

In every level of snack and bakery production, allergen control is of utmost importance. Training operations staff on best practices is vital, and systems to keep personnel continually on track are ...

Joyride, the candy brand aiming to reinvent nostalgic favorites, is back with three brand-new products: Joyride Fruit Chews, Fruity Zips, and Sour Zips. The new launches strive to hit that nostalgic ...

The crackers category continues to be versatile—it offers consumers a variety of bases (including gluten-free), novel flavors, and more. In addition to clean labels and other BFY benefits, producers ...

Hammond’s Candies, an American confectioner since 1920, has announced the launch of its first-ever Holiday Chocolate Bar Collection, marking a major milestone for the brand, it says. Building on the ...