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November 21, 2010

Jelly Belly reportedly is expanding its jelly beans offering with a decadent twist....

FAIRFIELD, Calif. Jelly Belly reportedly is expanding its jelly beans offering with a decadent twist.

Jelly Belly's Chocolate Dips candies are the company's latest confection, in which its classic jelly beans are covered in dark chocolate. Jelly bean varieties available include raspberry, strawberry, Very Cherry, coconut and orange flavors.

The chocolate-covered jelly beans will be available in 2.8-oz., single-flavor bags for $2.49 each, and a 4.15-oz. gift box featuring all five flavors for $5.99.

November 8, 2010

Ice, ice baby: New Ice Breakers Frost mints keep breath cool

One of Hershey's popular mint brands is adding a powerfully cool taste experience to its...

HERSHEY, Pa. One of Hershey's popular mint brands is adding a powerfully cool taste experience to its line.

Ice Breakers Frost sugar-free mints are coated with xylitol, cooling and flavor crystals and will be available in Wintercool and peppermint varieties.

October 17, 2010

Dove introduces chocolate swirl line, updates large bar packaging

Mars Chocolate North America is breathing new life into its Dove chocolate brand with new...

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. Mars Chocolate North America is breathing new life into its Dove chocolate brand with new product innovations.

Dove is introducing two new sophisticated and delicious flavor combinations: raspberry and dark chocolate swirl, and white and milk chocolate swirl. Dove's chocolate swirl line will be supported with a new marketing campaign, which includes print and TV advertisements, the company said.

October 7, 2010

Schuster Products candy wins award at ECRM event

Schuster Products' newest candy received an award at ECRM's 2010 annual candy planning session....

MILWAUKEE Schuster Products' newest candy received an award at ECRM's 2010 annual candy planning session.

The Sour Face Twisters Silly Swirl Ginormous Sour Bubble Gum Stik took second place in the kid's candy choice awards at the ECRM event.

Schuster Products is based in Milwaukee.

October 5, 2010

Mars to roll out new chocolate, ice cream varieties

Mars Chocolate North America is set to unveil its newest innovations in chocolate and ice...

ATLANTA Mars Chocolate North America is set to unveil its newest innovations in chocolate and ice cream.

Mars will unveil several new items this week at this year's National Association of Convenience Stores show in Atlanta:

October 4, 2010

CandyCrate.com lists top Halloween treats among kids

CandyCrate.com found that kids enjoy traditional candy for the trick-or-treating season, and also found that...

September 27, 2010

Hershey dresses up for Halloween

Hershey is rolling out limited-edition Halloween packaging for its frightfully delicious treats, as well as...

HERSHEY, Pa. Hershey is rolling out limited-edition Halloween packaging for its frightfully delicious treats, as well as new assortments to feed trick-or-treaters.

Hershey said that its Reese's peanut butter cups will be in pumpkin shapes for the season, and its iconic Hershey's Kisses will be disguised in silver, black and orange foil.

September 26, 2010

Seasonal innovation helps sweeten holiday sales pot

Seasonal candy is a big part of the confectionery category, accounting for one-quarter of the...

September 21, 2010

Loveable book character now in gummy vitamins

Hero Nutritional Products on Tuesday announced the launch of "Clifford, The Big Red Dog" gummy...

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. Hero Nutritional Products on Tuesday announced the launch of "Clifford, The Big Red Dog" gummy vitamins for children.

September 20, 2010

Peeps gets spooktacular for Halloween

Just Born's Peeps brand is offering a limited-edition treat just in time for Halloween....

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Just Born's Peeps brand is offering a limited-edition treat just in time for Halloween.

New Peeps chocolate-covered marshmallow pumpkins are drenched with either milk or dark chocolate on the outside, and feature an orange marshmallow on the inside.

Just Born's complete Halloween lineup includes:

September 16, 2010

Indie Candy keeps Halloween treats natural, allergen-free

Parents looking to take the fright out of shopping for Halloween candy can look no...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Parents looking to take the fright out of shopping for Halloween candy can look no further than Indie Candy, a maker of all-natural, allergen-free candy.

All of Indie Candy's products are created in a facility free of wheat/gluten, casein/dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy and eggs, the company said. Indie Candy offers such Halloween candy as:

September 9, 2010

Dove gears up for football season

Mars Chocolate North America is hosting a Dove chocolate football party in New York's Times...

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. Mars Chocolate North America is hosting a Dove chocolate football party in New York's Times Square on Monday to kick off the 2010 NFL season.

The event will showcase new ways for fans and non-fans alike to enjoy the football season by inviting women to make his football time her "me time" with silky smooth Dove chocolate. The event will be co-hosted by Holly Robinson Peete, actress, philanthropist and wife of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete.

August 26, 2010

Jelly Belly to launch chocolate-covered Sunkist Orange Slices

In October, Jelly Belly Candy will launch Sunkist Orange Slices, orange-flavored jelly candy covered with...

July 7, 2010

Healthy Food Brands candies now available at Walmart stores

New better-for-you confections now are available at Walmart, thanks to Healthy Food Brands....

June 14, 2010

Cougar Mints are on the (market) prowl

A new pheromone-infused breath mint is gearing up to be a top-selling product this summer....

June 9, 2010

New Milky Way bar focuses on caramel

Mars has rolled out a new Milky Way product for fans seeking the ultimate caramel...

May 20, 2010

Jelly Belly rolls out cocktail-inspired candy

Jelly Belly is looking to redefine "happy hour" with a new line of jelly bean...

May 10, 2010

Northwest Natural, Cargill introduce Vitafusion HeartOne

Northwest Natural Products last week announced a partnership with Cargill on the introduction of a...

March 29, 2010

Snickers turns 80

The candy bar known to satisfy hunger has reached a milestone: its 80th birthday....

March 29, 2010

Supervalu sues Hershey, Mars, Nestle

A grocery chain has filed an antitrust lawsuit against three confectioners and their affiliates, accusing...

March 15, 2010

Gum, mints a breath of fresh air for sales

The United States Mint may be dealing with a recession, but there's one mint that...

March 3, 2010

Hershey's revitalizes Kisses brand with new promotions

According to the annual Harris Poll brand equity survey, Hershey's Kisses is the most recognizable...

February 17, 2010

Hershey 'pieces' together candy puzzle

Hershey recently revamped one of its candy formats by adding new flavors to the line....

January 27, 2010

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz unwraps new Pieces Candies from Hershey

Singer, songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, who first achieved success in her music career with...

January 10, 2010

Chew on this

Sugar-free gum is one of the hottest areas of the confection aisle, with sales estimated...

PARSIPPANY, N.J. —Sugar-free gum is one of the hottest areas of the confection aisle, with sales estimated to be up 11% this year, according to the National Confectioners Association.

One of the latest must-have new products is Cadbury’s Trident Layers, a sugarless gum that marries bold flavors and textures for a unique flavor blend. The dual-flavor gum combines two real-fruit tastes with a visible soft middle layer infused with real-fruit flavor.