Mondelēz International's Ritz brand has launched Ritz Drizzled Minis Crackers, a new sweet-and-salty line extension to its lineup. Ritz Drizzled Minis combines the classic Ritz cracker taste with a ...

Flavor, seasonings, and spices company McCormick & Co. has unveiled its 2026 Flavor of the Year: black currant, a berry featuring a distinct yet balanced flavor profile that's sweet, tart, and rich, ...

ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is aiming to drive resilience in cocoa farming communities, to help secure the long-term supply security of cocoa ...

Ritter Sport has acquired U.S. chocolate manufacturer Creative Natural Products, Inc. (CNP), owner of the Chocolove brand, officially bringing the Boulder-based premium chocolate company under the ...

British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is bringing its premium confections across the pond, with a focus on ethical cacao sourcing, elevated recipes, and immersive retail spaces. Most recently, the ...

Just Born Quality Confections' Peeps, Mike and Ike, and Hot Tamales brands have debuted their confectionery lineup for this year's holiday season. The Peeps 2025 holiday lineup come in a variety of ...

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that an improved weather and climate system should increase global cocoa supply, which could put cocoa-growing companies in the black—specifically, a surplus ...

Mars will introduce a range of new products across its confectionery portfolio in 2026, including offerings from M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, Starburst, Life Savers, and 5 Gum. The lineup was ...

Lindt has released its 2025 holiday collection, featuring a range of advent calendars, stocking stuffers, decorative chocolates, and seasonal flavors. Many items are currently available on Amazon, ...

Goldfish is partnering with Peanuts for the first time to release a new limited-edition product: Goldfish Snoopy Peppermint Cocoa Grahams. The launch coincides with Peanuts’ 75 th anniversary and the ...

Retail chain Aldi has announced its roster of limited-time candy, bakery, and snack items for the month of October. The items, which will be rolling out over the coming weeks, will only be offered for ...

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 ...