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New Applications for Chocolate and Vanilla Ingredients

Chocolate & Vanilla Within

August 27, 2019

While often playing center stage, chocolate and vanilla require extra finesse when used in formulations, as each is a complex ingredient composed of dozens of different volatile chemicals and subjected to multiple stages of processing.

English Toffee Peanut Wins M&M’S 2019 Flavor Vote

Earlier this year, M&M'S launched three internationally-inspired flavors under its 2019 Flavor Vote campaign

August 19, 2019

English Toffee Peanut will officially join the M&M'S line-up in stores. It features the combination of sweet toffee and savory peanut, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in the brand's signature colorful crispy shell.

Tony’s Chocolonely White Raspberry Popping Candy, Milk Chocolate Honey Almond Nougat

Chocolate maker works to make chocolate slave-free across the globe

July 24, 2019

The cocoa mass for Tony's chocolate is 100% traceable with cocoa beans that were purchased directly from partner cooperatives in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Retail State of the Industry | Snacks & Confections

Snacks, Confections Grow with New Forms and Flavors

The popularity of hot and spicy flavors has not been lost on snack and candy makers.

Tom Vierhile

July 19, 2019

Confections and snacks both vie for the same "share of stomach," but the fortunes of the two camps have moved in opposite directions in recent years with snacks ascending and confectionery reeling.

Non-Chocolate Candy Sales Reach $11 Billion

Non-chocolate candy has been challenged by concerns about sugar consumption

May 16, 2019

For many consumers candy represents a simple comfort and marketers are finding ways to offer products that appeal to consumers of all ages and backgrounds.

Barry Callebaut Formally Launches Ruby in the United States, Canada

Ruby provides chefs, artisans and chocolatiers a variety of product pairing opportunities

May 14, 2019

Barry Callebaut’s ruby has a new and unique sensory profile – a tension between fresh berry-fruitiness and luscious smoothness – unlocked from pure cocoa beans that are specially chosen for their ruby properties, without adding berry flavors or colors.

SmartSweets Peach Rings

SmartSweets candies contain 80 calories, 3g of sugar, and 28g of daily fiber per bag

April 29, 2019

SmartSweets candies will be rolling out the new flavor of its plant based gummies on June 4 at Whole Foods market nationwide.

M&M'S Hazelnut Spread-Filled Chocolate Candies

The product will become a permanent addition as M&M'S Brand's second soft center innovation

March 28, 2019

M&M'S Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies begin rolling out in retail stores nationwide this April in an eye-catching teal package ― in Singles (1.35-ounce), Share Size (2.53-ounce) and Sharing Size Stand Up Pouch (8.3-ounce).

Barry Callebaut Returns as Host Sponsor for Cocoa Conference

Steven Retzlaff, President, Global Cocoa, will headline a panel titled, State Of The Cocoa Processing Industry: The Drive for Origin Processing

February 22, 2019

Several issues have come to the forefront over the past few years, including supply chain challenges (i.e., addressing contaminants in cocoa), increased focus on labor practices in origin countries, and assuring traceability of raw materials.

New STARBURST Duos

The unique two-in-one pack includes one chew that fuses Strawberry and Watermelon flavors, and another that combines Blue Raspberry and Lemonade flavors

February 21, 2019

The unique two-in-one pack includes one chew that fuses Strawberry and Watermelon flavors, and another that combines Blue Raspberry and Lemonade flavors, delivering a unique taste.