Most people who celebrate Easter will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) report on seasonal confectionery sales. “Throughout the past year, Americans have looked to chocolate and candy at the holiday for a small sense of normalcy in a challenging time,” said NCA…

Westlake, Ohio-based TravelCenters of America has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) as part of a candy promotion with World’s Finest Chocolate (WFC). In February, customers visiting TA’s travel stores had the opportunity to purchase a WFC candy bar at the registers, with a portion of the proceeds going to SCF,…

With Easter just a hop around the corner, Ferrara is rolling out seasonal candy and cookie treats ready to be featured in virtual egg hunts and creative activities celebrating the season. The confectionery company is helping families make the season colorful with seven additions to its portfolio of classic springtime goodies. “With many families celebrating…

While known for its crispy light wafers and chocolate coating, the KIT KAT brand has also switched up its iconic pairing to bring trendy flavors to fans still using that undeniable crisp and light wafer bar. Next up: KIT KAT Key Lime Pie. You can break it then bite it, bite it then break it, […]

For the first time ever, in its more than 90-year history, the Reese’s brand is releasing the most extreme, peanut buttery version of its iconic Peanut Butter Cups and removing the chocolate. Stuffed with the same beloved Reese’s peanut butter inside and a 100% peanut butter candy-flavored shell on the outside, Reese’s Ultimate Peanut Butter […]

From chewy bunnies and carrots found in Haribo Happy Hoppers, available in four-ounce packs and treat-sized mini bags, to the golden Haribo Easter Egg that features all five Goldbear gummi flavors, Haribo offers the perfect treat options for any gummi lover’s Easter basket or outdoor egg hunts. Haribo Happy Hoppers bag is full of fruity […]

M&M’S Messages are returning to store shelves with new on-pack expressions for consumers to enjoy, while inspiring connections through one of the most powerful ways we connect with each other: music. First launched in 2020, each M&M’S Messages pack features a unique expression delivered by the iconic M&M’S spokescandies to help people connect and find […]

The Reese’s brand is introducing Organic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, available in dark and milk chocolate. This is one giant step for both organic eaters and Reese’s lovers, as the Reese’s brand becomes the first mass chocolate brand to offer an organic option. Organic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are available nationwide in a 1.4-ounce pack […]

Customer service is about to get a lot sweeter. Mars Wrigley has partnered with Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., and Savioke, a robotics provider, in utilizing dynamic robotic technology for the retail space. The partners introduced at a ShopRite store in Monroe, N.Y., a new robot that displays and delivers…

While the pandemic has wrought widespread disruption and uncertainty to U.S. consumers for nearly a year, candy lovers are finding refuge in sweet treats, manufacturers are working to find new ways to satisfy them, and retailers are seeing sales like never before. Chocolate sales in the convenience channel saw a healthy 5.6% increase for the…