TIC Gums used IFT Food Expo to debut a gluten-free product line and showcase innovative agglomerated xanthan products.

Facts projects retail sales in the market will exceed $14 billion in 2017.

The 2014 Culinary TrendScape report is part of Campbell's culinary monitoring and tracking system that identifies and categorizes the most impactful food topics and follows them as they evolve through six distinct stages.

The investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next several years.

Individuals who have a high preference for sweets and a high aversion to bitter flavors may be at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

Tennis great Maria Sharapova is indulging her sweet tooth by launching a new company: a premium line of gummy candies called Sugarpova.

After tightening their belts during the recession, consumers are once again clamoring for the end-of-the-meal treat. New twists on traditional desserts, ethnic flavors and mini-portions define today’s most popular items.

The Sweets and Snacks Expo displayed the latest and soon-to-come snacks and confections, with some capitalizing on new flavor combinations, some eschewing trends entirely and some returning to their roots.