Candy Industry

06/05/2026

BFY brand Unreal has launched its new Peanut Butter Drops exclusively at Whole Foods Markets nationwide. The product includes creamy peanut butter, nothing artificial, and 33% less sugar (compared to the leading brand).

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x37dM

06/04/2026

As Americans celebrate National Candy Month this June, through the National Confectioners Association's Sweet Land of Liberty campaign, the confectionery industry is highlighting how chocolate and candy have been woven into the fabric of American celebrations and traditions for generations.

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06/03/2026

Neuro and MrBeast's Beast Philanthropy are teaming up on limited-edition, co-branded tins. Under this initiative, Neuro will donate up to $500,000 to Beast Philanthropy, helping fund units that will be deployed across Texas, Kenya, Massachusetts, Nigeria, and Ukraine. To learn more, we reached out to Ryan Chen, co-founder of Neuro.

Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21x33SB

06/02/2026

Amos Sweets is expanding its 4D gummy portfolio with the launch of 4D Gummy Crème Brûlée, bringing a classic dessert experience into the world of confectionery. Reportedly delivering an innovative 4-in-1 experience, each piece combines two textures and two flavors in one bite.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115815-amos-launches-4d-gummy-creme-brulee

06/02/2026

Bazooka Bubble Gum's Ring Pop is putting a patriotic twist on its candy ring just in time for summer celebrations, the brand says. Launching for a limited time at national retailers, the Red, White, and Bling Ring Pop combines consumer-favorite red cherry and blue raspberry flavors in a festive release inspired by America’s 250th anniversary.

The Red, White, and Bling Ring Pop combines consumer-favorite red cherry and blue raspberry flavors in a festive release inspired by America’s 250th anniversary.

06/01/2026

BETTER-FOR-YOU: Today’s reduced-sugar consumer is not necessarily eliminating sugar altogether. More often, they’re trying to moderate it, says Thom King, chief innovations officer, Icon Foods - Steviva Ingredients.

Read the feature here:
https://brnw.ch/21x3036

05/31/2026

AAK, a supplier of specialty vegetable fats and oils, has launched Illexao En 10, a new cocoa butter equivalent for enrobed applications that aim to enhance performance and formulation flexibility.

The confectionery ingredient is suitable for use in any enrobing application, including chocolate bars.

05/30/2026

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced that Ghana will host the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2027 from March 16–18, 2027, bringing together leaders from across the global cocoa and chocolate sector at a pivotal moment for the future of cocoa.

The conference will focus on the critical role of producing countries and farming communities in shaping the future resilience of the global cocoa economy.

05/29/2026

Sour Patch Kids is aiming to flip consumers' eating experience by launching Sour Patch Kids Chews. The new candy has a soft and chewy texture, is individually wrapped, and is not shaped like classic Kids—they are sweet on the outside and have a burst of sour sanding on the inside.

More: https://brnw.ch/21x2Wwr

05/29/2026

NEW BLOG POST: The bride, Amanda, wore white and seemed nervous. She walked down to the aisle to a string violinist playing The Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun." Santiago, the groom, had been standing in the front with the officiant for a while now, and beamed when he saw his fiancee. The Dum-Dums and Bit-O-Honey mascots seemed pleased to es**rt the bride down the aisle.

Wait, what?

Read about the Spangler Candy Company's Sweethearts Candies
Chapel *real* wedding that took place at Sweets & Snacks Expo
here, and check out a video clip below: https://www.snackandbakery.com/blogs/17-candy-industry-blog/post/115792-a-wedding-brings-together-the-candy-industry