Candy Industry

01/24/2025

🎧 LISTEN: We recently chatted with Aaron Iverson, national sales manager, North America, Global Organics, about the biggest challenges facing sustainability today, as well as why manufacturers should prioritize sourcing sustainable cocoa ingredients.

Find it here: https://brnw.ch/21wQex6

01/23/2025

Texas-born chocolatier Delysia Chocolatier is again offering its LTO collections this year. The collections range from 9 to 16 pieces, with SRPs of $28.95 to $59.95.

See them here: https://brnw.ch/21wQcOG

01/22/2025

The Fairtrade Foundation announced the appointment of Eleanor Harrison OBE as its new CEO. Harrison is a visionary changemaker and strategist who brings with her 20 years of experience leading purpose-driven organizations.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112891-fairtrade-foundation-appoints-eleanor-harrison-as-ceo

01/22/2025

Just Born's PEEPS and Mike and Ike brands have debuted their lineup, featuring new marshmallow flavors and the return of some of its seasonal products.

Just Born's Peeps brand has debuted its Easter lineup, featuring new marshmallow flavors and the return of some of its seasonal products.

01/22/2025

🎧 LISTEN: We recently spoke with Jamie LeBoeuf, production manager, Zingerman's Delicatessen (Zingerman's Candy Manufactory), about consumer and behaviors in the candy space.

Catch it here: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112821-podcast-zingermans-candy-manufactory-on-foodservice-trends

01/21/2025

Available now in time for National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31, British cacao grower and chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is launching a connoisseur drinking blend that honors its 140-acre St. Lucian farm (a UNESCO world heritage site) and specifically pays homage to its growers and farmers.

More: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112842-hotel-chocolat-debuts-dark-drinking-chocolate

01/20/2025

The Sprezzatura Company seeks to acquire mid-market confectionery companies and take them on a mission to become global industry leaders. Sprezzatura Founder & CEO Fabio Matticoli is inviting mid-market confectionery brands, manufacturers, and distributors to partner up to co-create the future of .

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112841-the-sprezzatura-co-seeks-confectioners-to-acquire

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01/19/2025

Butter Buds recently highlighted Cocoa Butter Buds, a concentrated powder made with real fat, that provides formulators with a cost-effective alternative to cocoa powder. Cocoa Butter Buds reportedly mimics the real-chocolate flavor consumers are familiar with.

Consumers have continued to experience rising chocolate prices on shelves—with retail prices up 10% in 2023.

01/18/2025

Ethel M Chocolates, part of Mars, Incorporated, is celebrating the season of love with the release of its limited-edition Collection.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wQ6bp

01/17/2025

This , Brach's is hoping to inspire consumers to connect with their loved ones with the launch of its new Conversation Hearts Go Global. The heart-shaped candy features sentimental sayings from around the world, including more than 30 expressions in 13 different languages.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112828-brachs-conversation-hearts-go-global

01/16/2025

Exclusive Brands America has launched Sour GooDunkers, which features chewy, fruity gummy worms, paired with a sour, gooey dip.

More: https://brnw.ch/21wQ3xx

01/15/2025

How to solve the cocoa challenge: Challenges already have caused lower yield and supply instability, leading in turn to quality and safety concerns, with heavy metal and pesticide contamination from archaic farming and handling practices.

These challenges already have caused lower cocoa yield and supply instability, leading in turn to quality and safety concerns, with heavy metal and pesticide contamination from archaic farming and handling practices.

01/14/2025

The Hershey Company recently announced its latest Easter product line up, including new innovations such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with Spring Sprinkles, Kit Kat Bunnies, and Twizzlers Bunnies alongside seasonal favorites from Jolly Rancher and Cadbury.

More: https://brnw.ch/21wQ0g3

01/13/2025

The Hershey Company announced that Michele Buck, chairman of the board of directors, president, and CEO has informed the board of her intention to retire from the company, effective June 30, 2026. Buck intends to serve in her existing roles until her successor is appointed, at which time she plans to resign from the board and transition to a senior advisor role until her retirement.

The Hershey Company announced that Michele Buck, chairman of the board of directors, president, and CEO will retire from the company, effective June 30, 2026.

01/13/2025

The International Chocolate Salon has revealed the 2025 award winners for its Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America title.

This year’s Six Star Grand Masters are:
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
Rainy Day Chocolate Inc
Socola Chocolatier

The Five Star Master Chocolatiers are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
Albert's Petite Sweets
Coba / Rubia Coffee Company
Coco Tutti
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates
Sonoma Chocolatier

The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America award winners were announced January 7.

01/13/2025

NEWS: The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) has opened registration for its 78th Production Conference, which will be held April 7-9 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, in Lancaster, PA.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112810-pmca-opens-registration-for-78th-production-conference

01/10/2025

ISM will take place February 2–5 in Cologne, Germany. We were able to touch base with Sabine Schommer, director, ISM, to chat a bit about the conference, and what attendees should expect.

Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPUyh

01/09/2025

Dr. Bronner's has launched a new wrapper design for its line of Dark and Oat Milk . The new labels reportedly offer improved legibility and brand recognition on retail shelves, with enlarged font sizes to better identify flavors, and differentiate between Dark and Oat Milk varieties.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPTDL