Thompson Brands LLC, long known for its private-label chocolate novelties, introduced a pair of its own brand of novel novelties at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Kids who munch on Skittles and Snickers weigh less than those kids who do not eat candy, a new study finds.

Palm oil may be the staple of microwave popcorn brands, but one new launch attempts to capitalize on the positive health appeal of olive oil.

Chewing sugar-free gum after operations can help bowel cancer patients get their digestive systems back to normal and recover faster, scientists say.

U.S. researchers have indicated that consuming snacks cannot be blamed for the rise in obesity.

A study has found that among the rich calories food like ice cream, soda and candy, potato is the worst food, as it adds a pound in the weight of an individual each year.

Snacking, especially beverage consumption outside of a regular meal, continues to increase among Americans, accounting for more than 25% of calorie intake each day, according to research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo.

The Sweets and Snacks Expo displayed the latest and soon-to-come snacks and confections, with some capitalizing on new flavor combinations, some eschewing trends entirely and some returning to their roots.

Writing in the May 11, 2011, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, authors O.A. Tokede, J.M. Gaziano and L. Djoussé explored the “Effects of Cocoa Products/Dark Chocolate on Serum Lipids: A Meta-Analysis.”

According to a new study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, researchers from Pennsylvania State University found properties in cocoa may have the potential to inhibit the digestion of carbohydrates and fats, thus keeping the body from absorbing these potentially harmful compounds.