The hard candy segment has faced headwinds in the past year, with sales down modestly, competition from gummy and chewy candy intensifying, shelf space always at a premium, and unpredictable tariff ...

September's Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery publication features: 2025 State of the Industry: Candy.

There’s something about The Hershey Co.’s newest candy bar that exemplifies the tumultuous times the world seems to be enduring. Whozeewhatzit. There’s no question mark on the candy bar, but it’s the ...

Cibo Vita, manufacturer of Nature’s Garden Snack Foods, has announced that its award-winning Probiotic Yoggies are now available in Mixed Berry and Peach Mango flavors. In addition, responding to the ...

Primera Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of specialized digital printing equipment, today announced its new PL400 Pouch Labeler. The semi-automatic labeling machine is engineered to provide businesses ...

The J.M. Smucker Co.'s Hostess brand, purveyor of snacks, has unveiled a new logo and packaging design as part of a refresh of the brand. The producer of sweet snacks, including Hostess Donettes, ...

YumEarth has introduced two new variety boxes designed for back-to-school snacking. Known for its allergy-friendly formulations, the brand continues to offer options free from artificial dyes, high ...

To help heat-seeking consumers more easily find and celebrate the spicy, crunchy Flamin’ Hot chips they love, Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as ...

Macro trends influence consumers’ attitudes, behaviors, and trends, ultimately influencing food, color, and flavor trends. COVID-19 has impacted how and where consumers shop, where they eat, and the ...

Snack sales may go up, they may go down (the popcorn category had a bit of both over the past year), but whatever happens, according to Meredith Schaffner of popcorn producer Double Good, the snack ...

When it comes to candy, chocolate is still the best place to be. The category dominates the sector, with $14.1 billion in sales. That’s according to IRI data for the last 52 weeks, ending March 24.

The candy company is launching stand-up packaging for 150 items and pushing the industry forward in digital commerce and marketing. When Hershey was designing its new stand-up packaging, it was ...