Bold innovation leads to sweet surprises for Nestle 05.21.2014 By Monica Watrous The January launch of Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups has exceeded company expectations.Read More
Slideshow: Top trends at Sweets & Snacks 05.21.2014 By Monica Watrous Innovation showcased at the expo, held May 20-22 in Chicago, reflected trends in super foods, unusual flavors and bite-size portions.Read More
Sugar users cite C.B.O. forecast of sugar program costs 04.28.2014 By Ron Sterk C.B.O. says U.S sugar program will cost $238 million in fiscal 2014.Read More
New products show promise for Hershey 04.25.2014 By Monica Watrous Hershey's Spreads and Lancaster Soft Cremes caramels delivered positive results in first quarter.Read More
Mars opens $270 million plant in Topeka 03.27.2014 By Keith Nunes The new plant will manufacture Snickers and M&M's products.Read More
Hershey told to change candy ads 03.19.2014 By Jeff Gelski The National Advertising Division says consumers should understand that Brookside products contain fruit flavors and not pieces of fruit.Read More
Lindt & Sprungli to expand U.S. headquarters 03.14.2014 By Jeff Gelski The chocolatier's campus in New Hampshire eventually will cover more than 1 million square feet.Read More
Cleaning up colors in confectionery 03.11.2014 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A.’s approval of spirulina gives formulators more naturally-sourced blue options.Read More
Hershey playing it Cool 02.20.2014 By Monica Watrous New Ice Breaker product chews like a gum but dissolves like a mint.Read More
Infographic: Health, value guiding holiday candy purchases 02.12.2014 By Monica Watrous Total U.S. sales for Valentine's Day candy projected to reach $1.057 billion this year, according to N.C.A.Read More