Confectionery
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Hershey's integrated business boosts sales for sweets and snacks.
Combining salty and sweet items in a single display resulted in a 34% sales lift for Hershey, significantly outperforming confectionery-only displays.

Jelly Belly pivots to social epicureans with curated collections
Jelly Belly, a brand once synonymous with a spectrum of sweet flavors, now prompts consumers to pay $19.

Texture Emerges as Key Driver in Confectionery Innovation
Kracie Foods, a Japanese innovator, has engineered a 'flesh-like' candy.

Ferrero Buys WK Kellogg Co. for $23 Per Share
Ferrero's U.S. sales surged from $300 million in 2017 to over $3 billion last year, a tenfold increase in just a few years, according to Food Dive . This expansion confirms a relentless push into the

Cactus Candies and Protein Snacks Debut at Expo
At the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, an estimated 17,500 attendees witnessed a stark contrast in product introductions.

Bazooka Brands Launches Go Wandr Mochi Gummies with Global Flavors
Go Wandr's first product, Mini Mochi Gummy, will launch on TikTok Shop in the fall and then roll out to retailers in early 2027, according to Food Dive .