Candy Industry

Minnesota candy maker Maud Borup announced that Inc. Magazine has recognized the company on its Inc. 5000 List of the most successful, privately held companies for exceptional revenue growth and for driving the future of business. More: https://brnw.ch/21wMjje

We recently connected with Joe Foguth, sales operations analyst, Gerrit J Verburg Co., about the company's decision to expand its #sugarfree gum portfolio, plus trends in the category. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g2_tE5tt

We recently touched base with Mark Mazik, director of marketing and portfolio management, The Hershey's Experience, to inquire about certain online-only candies, which are also available at The Hershey Company Chocolate World locations. Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wMhxg

The Hershey Company's Reese's brand debuted its Chocolate Lava Big Cup, which emulates the decadence of the center of a chocolate lava cake. It will be available in standard and king sizes at retailers nationwide. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wMfFm

Leinenkugel Brewing Co just announced that Summer Shandy beer will be on shelves year-round, so fans can have a sip of summer no matter the weather. To celebrate, it is closing out the official summer season by debuting Leinenkugel's Lakewater Taffy. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wMezM

NEW PRODUCT: Bubblegum Kids' Popeye Spinach Gum looks like spinach but tastes like bubblegum. The brand will also be launching new flavors based on beloved characters, such as Archie (launched Aug. 26), Care Bears (Sept. 9), and Slush Puppie (Sept. 25). More: https://brnw.ch/21wMdpa

The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o as the new chair of its board of trustees, succeeding Lord Mark Price, whose term ended recently. With Nyagoy’s appointment, after 12 years as CEO, Michael Gidney has decided that now is the right time to move on. He will be leaving Fairtrade at the end of the year and taking up a new role, which will be announced shortly. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFeeK6rW

The PMCA - Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association Production Conference Program Committee has named James Walsh, food scientist, nutrition and bakery at Tate & Lyle, as the 27th recipient of the Marie Kelso Memorial Award. The award will be presented at the 78th Annual Production Conference, April 7–9, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6shp6eN

NEW PRODUCT: Mars' new Snickers Pecan is a twist on the classic Snickers bar, featuring a blend of caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate, now complemented by the savory-sweetness of pecans. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wMblM

🦇 Have you heard of "Summerween"? We connected with Carly Schildhaus, National Confectioners Association, to discuss the early consumer enthusiasm for #Halloween, the economic impact of the #confectionery industry, and further insights into this seasonal celebration. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ghk6UV-e