Candy in the News
Confectionery news from around the world.
New York Times
‘You Could Serve Cardboard With This Sauce and It Would Be Good’
Readers love Genevieve Ko’s new caramelized garlic fish, and so do I.
October 2, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Hershey Looks To Expand Premium Chocolate Presence
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is focusing on what it calls “accessible premium” chocolate as it looks to give consumers more opportunities to trade up for everyday treating occasio...
October 2, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
PIM Brands Expands Commercial Leadership Team
Park Ridge, NJ — PIM Brands, Inc. has added two executives to its commercial leadership team as the company continues to expand its business across categories, channels, and custom...
October 2, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
See’s Candies Partners With Susan G. Komen For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
San Francisco — See’s Candies is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the first time on a month-long campaign supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a limited-edition co...
October 1, 2026
The Guardian
Heart-meltingly good: the best cooking chocolate to buy
Those cookies and cakes will only be as tasty as the chocolate you use in their baking. Here are my favouritesOf course, you can bake with any sort of chocolate, and I do, but bein...
October 1, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Lammes Candies Returns Following Acquisition
Austin, TX — Lammes Candies is returning five months after its family owners announced the confectionery company would close following 141 years in business. Fort Worth, TX-based D...
October 1, 2026
In-Confectionery
Celebrating US National Real Sugar Day
The Sugar Association will celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 15 by recognising real sugar’s role as a real, recognisable ingredient in real food. This year’s celebration...
October 1, 2026
In-Confectionery
SACMI highlights integrated chocolate processing
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate is showcasing its latest chocolate processing and packaging technologies at Anuga FoodTec India 2026, highlighting an integrated portfolio spanning prod...
September 30, 2026
Candy Critic
Junk Fud and You - What I look for in a Candy - Novelty
Ever wonder why I give a particular score to some candies? How does novelty affect my reviews? I decided to break down my criteria for novelty when I review treats.
September 30, 2026
In-Confectionery
Toblerone Launches Biscoff Truffles
Mondelēz International, Inc. has announced the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff®, a new collaboration that brings together two of the world’s most iconic sn...
September 30, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Conagra Report Identifies Forces Reshaping U.S. Snacking
Chicago — Bold flavors, functional benefits, and permissible indulgence are among the forces shaping the $198.2 billion U.S. snacking market, according to Conagra Brands, Inc.’s 20...
September 30, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Mars Snacking, Adidas Team Up On Snickers Football Collaboration
Newark, NJ, and Portland, OR — Mars Snacking is partnering with adidas on a limited-edition Snickers football collection that includes co-branded candy bars and the brands’ first f...
September 30, 2026
In-Confectionery
Anuga FoodTec India is Open
Anuga FoodTec India 2026 has opened its doors in Mumbai, bringing together food and beverage technology suppliers from around the world for three days of processing, packaging and ...
September 29, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Mars Snacking, ADÉLA Turn 5 Gum Into Wearable Art
Newark, NJ — Mars Snacking is teaming its 5 Gum brand with pop artist ADÉLA on a collection of custom performance pieces incorporating gum she chewed during rehearsals for her Red ...
September 29, 2026
In-Confectionery
Nestlé appoints Group General Counsel
Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Manuela Bernasconi, currently General Counsel for Zone Americas, as Group General Counsel and a member of the Group Executive Board, effec...
September 28, 2026
Candy Critic
Purple Is Awesome
I don't think I've ever been disappointed with a purple coloured treat. It's not to say that I've loved every single purple snack I've ever eaten, I just find that most purple sna...
September 28, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Fresh Thyme Market Identifies Top Food Trends For 2027
Downers Grove, IL — Fresh Thyme Market has released its annual food trends forecast, identifying global flavors, functional nutrition, customization, convenience, and small treats ...
September 28, 2026
In-Confectionery
STELLA launches 2 new flavours
On 1 October 2026, STELLA will launch its new Matcha Strawberry Ube bar: a combination of fresh matcha, fruity strawberry and purple ube that is currently unique in Swiss chocolate...
September 25, 2026
In-Confectionery
WDS discusses high-protein gummy production
Protein snacks and functional confectionery continue to grow in importance. Consumers increasingly expect reduced-sugar or sugar-free products, convenient single portions and addit...
September 25, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Ferrero Partners With Alicia Carmody For ‘Adultoween’ Campaign
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero North America is partnering with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member Alicia Carmody for a Halloween campaign focused on how adults celebrate th...
September 25, 2026
Candy & Snack TODAY
Mockups 4 You Expands Production Capacity, Leadership Team
Franklin, WI — Mockups 4 You is expanding its production capabilities and team following what the company says is three years of growth and increased customer demand. The company, ...
September 25, 2026
In-Confectionery
Dishoom and Fudge Kitchen collaborate
United by a shared love of artisan craft and a commitment to doing business responsibly, Dishoom and Fudge Kitchen bring a velvety, peppermint-cool, dark chocolate-cloaked fudge to...
September 25, 2026
In-Confectionery
Pack Expo Exhibitor – WDS
If you’re heading to Pack Expo 2026, make sure WDS America is on your must-visit list: bring your confectionery product idea, your production challenge, or your growth plans – and ...
September 23, 2026
Candy Critic
Snack Facts Is Here!
Ever wondered where your favourite snacks came from?Snack Facts is a fun comic that follows Barbara and Sir Francis Sweetums as they uncover the surprising history behind some of t...
September 22, 2026
Candy Critic
Purple Isn't Always Grape
When I was kid, if you handed me a purple potato chip I would have assumed that it was grape. I don't think there were many purple coloured treats in the world that weren't grape. ...
September 21, 2026
Candy Critic
Candy Technology We Never Think About
Recently while enjoying a bag of peanut M&Ms I realized that stamping the “M” on each and every of these oddly shaped candies must be an incredible challenge. The peanut M&Ms are ...
September 17, 2026
Candy Critic
Candy Experiment - Twix Copies Taste Test
Taste testing some Twix alternatives from Tunisia to find out if you really need the real thing.
September 16, 2026
Candy Critic
Toasted Marshmallow Flavour?
I've said it before on this site a few times, but I'm not a huge marshmallow fan. There are a few exceptions to this rule, I often enjoy them when their an ingredient in a dessert,...
September 14, 2026
Candy Critic
What Is Mint?
This is not the first time I've ever mentioned this, but I have a real fascination with the difference between mint flavoured candies and real mint. It's probably one of the most p...
September 7, 2026
Candy Critic
KD Ramen
This is a quick meal that at first glance seems like it might be weird or at the very least unique, but if you dig down a bit it's actually kind of logical. Don't get me wrong, tha...
September 3, 2026