Plant Openings Ferrero Opens Its First Chocolate Factory in North America The brand expanded its Bloomington, Ill. campus by 70,000 sq. ft. May 16, 2024 The $75 million project is part of Ferrero's ongoing investment and expansion in the market.Read More
Beverages Sparkling Ice Introduce STARBURST Candy in New Zero-Sugar Beverage February 12, 2024 Talking Rain Beverage Co.’s new line provides the taste of the original fruit chew candy.Read More
Market Research Rising Cocoa Prices are Souring the Outlook for Chocolate Candy Makers February 6, 2024 As U.S. consumers pay more for chocolate confections, volume sales come under pressure.Read More
Company News Gudrun Launches Upcycled Product November 30, 2023 Not only does it recover ingredients that would otherwise end up in the waste stream, Gudrun's chef-chocolatiers note the delicacy has a unique taste.Read More
Candy/Confectionery Hershey’s Introduces Reese's Caramel Big Cup November 20, 2023 Standard and king size packages of the brand-new Reese's Caramel Big Cups are now available.Read More
Candy/Confectionery Mars Introduces New Skittles Line—Skittles Littles September 29, 2023 Skittles Littles have five flavors and are in a tiny, poppable form.Read More
Plant Openings Haribo Opens Its First Factory in the U.S., Introduces New Gummi Product July 28, 2023 The 500,000-sq.-ft. factory focuses on producing Haribo's Goldbears, with plans to expand in the future.Read More
Company News Sow Good Launches New Product and Increases Production Capacity May 19, 2023 The decision to enter this category comes as a result of freeze dried candy's increased media attention across all social media platforms.Read More
Manufacturing News California Assembly Toxics Panel Advances Chemical Ban for Processed Food May 10, 2023 The landmark AB 418 bill bans five harmful chemicals from candy, cereals and other processed food.Read More
Candy/Confectionary Katjes Launches Sheroes Gummies March 22, 2023 Made without animal gelatin, Sheroes gummies flavors include Peach, Lemon, Orange, Strawberry and Raspberry with white and pink Cherry foam.Read More