Global challenges weigh on Hershey’s earnings 01.29.2016 By Keith Nunes Changing shopping patterns and reduced confidence among Chinese consumers is an issue.Read More
Jelly Belly sees opportunities in organic 01.19.2016 By Keith Nunes The company is trying to attract new consumers with the introduction of a certified organic line.Read More
Is Simply Gum the answer to category declines? 12.10.2015 By Monica Watrous Founder: 'It was crazy to me that gum was one of few categories remaining where there wasn’t a single all-natural option.'Read More
Peeps maker adds v.p. of operations 12.01.2015 By Monica Watrous Former Manischewitz executive joins Just Born Quality Confections.Read More
Wholesome Sweeteners acquires organic candy company 12.01.2015 By Eric Schroeder TruSweets offers more than 25 s.k.u.s thru the Surf Sweets and TruJoy Sweets brands.Read More
Mars urges retailers to ‘refresh, reward and remind’ 11.13.2015 By Eric Schroeder Doing so should lead to more impulse purchases across transaction zones.Read More
Chocolate candy market poised for dynamic growth 10.23.2015 By Monica Watrous Sales in the U.S. are expected to exceed a record $26 billion by 2018, says Packaged Facts.Read More
barkTHINS breaking category boundaries 10.22.2015 By Monica Watrous Founder: 'Indulgent snacking with a clean label is what I wanted.'Read More
Candy companies combine West coast operations 10.20.2015 By Eric Schroeder Nassau Candy and J. Sosnick & Son will build on strong presence on West coast.Read More
Nestle launches super-premium chocolate on Amazon 09.30.2015 By Rebekah Schouten Cailler is Nestle's nearly 200-year-old Swiss chocolate brand.Read More