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Global Confections Market

In 2014, global retail value sales of confectionery reached an all-time high of US$198 billion according to Euromonitor International’s newly published data.

Lauren Bandy, Food Analyst, Euromonitor International

August 1, 2014

In 2014, global retail value sales of confectionery reached an all-time high of US$198 billion according to Euromonitor International’s newly published data, an increase of nearly $4 billion over 2013.

Mars’ Report Talks Health, Wellness

Mars Incorporated published its fourth annual “Principles in Action Summary.”

July 28, 2014

Diversified confectionery and foods leader Mars Incorporated, McLean, Va., outlined some of its recent health and wellness goals and activities, in conjunction with the company’s fourth annual “Principles in Action” summary report.

Big Little Change for Twix

The biggest innovation in Twix brand history delivers the familiar taste in bite-sized pieces.

June 9, 2014

Twix Bites come unwrapped and are now available nationwide at convenience store, drug, mass, grocery, specialty, value and vending machine locations.

Wine for Memory

A study says a chemical compound found in red wine and dark chocolate can help improve memory.

June 9, 2014

Regular intake of resveratrol supplements was associated with improvements in short-term memory.

Sweet Future for Chocolate

The U.S. chocolate industry is expected to reach an estimated value of $19.3 billion by 2018.

June 2, 2014

Increasing usage of chocolates in different applications such as facial cream, pharmaceuticals, and beverage markets, will further drive this industry.

Consequences of Chocolate Milk Ban in Schools

Research asks, in the event of a ban on chocolate milk in schools, what might happen to overall milk selection and consumption.

April 22, 2014

In one study, daily milk sales declined by 9.9%.

Showcasing: Premium Bakery Foods

New Cheesecakes, Bundt Cakes

April 10, 2014

Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Newburyport, Mass., greets spring with two new cheesecakes: Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Espresso; and two new individual bundt cakes: Upside Down Pineapple and Lemon Cream.

Showcasing: Premium Bakery Foods

Upscale Cookies

April 10, 2014

Bake’n Joy Foods’ FreshBakes Preportioned Cookie Doughs come in two new varieties, appealing to health and tasty-treat decadence.

Chocolate for Weight Loss?

A particular type of antioxidant in cocoa can prevent people from gaining excess weight and lower their blood sugar levels.

April 4, 2014

Previous research has shown that flavanols in other foods such as grapes and tea can help fight weight gain and type-2 diabetes.

Succession on Mars

Paul S. Michaels, president of Mars Incorporated since 2004, recently informed the Mars board of directors of his plan to retire.

April 3, 2014

Grant F. Reid, current global president of Mars Chocolate, has been named by the Mars board of directors to take over the office of the president on January 2, 2015.