While often playing center stage, chocolate and vanilla require extra finesse when used in formulations, as each is a complex ingredient composed of dozens of different volatile chemicals and subjected to multiple stages of processing.

English Toffee Peanut will officially join the M&M'S line-up in stores. It features the combination of sweet toffee and savory peanut, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in the brand's signature colorful crispy shell.

The cocoa mass for Tony's chocolate is 100% traceable with cocoa beans that were purchased directly from partner cooperatives in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Confections and snacks both vie for the same "share of stomach," but the fortunes of the two camps have moved in opposite directions in recent years with snacks ascending and confectionery reeling.

For many consumers candy represents a simple comfort and marketers are finding ways to offer products that appeal to consumers of all ages and backgrounds.

Barry Callebaut’s ruby has a new and unique sensory profile – a tension between fresh berry-fruitiness and luscious smoothness – unlocked from pure cocoa beans that are specially chosen for their ruby properties, without adding berry flavors or colors.

SmartSweets candies will be rolling out the new flavor of its plant based gummies on June 4 at Whole Foods market nationwide. 

Hemp Cheeba Chews will deliver this commitment of quality, consistency, and exceptional taste to consumers' doorsteps nationwide.

M&M'S Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies begin rolling out in retail stores nationwide this April in an eye-catching teal package ― in Singles (1.35-ounce), Share Size (2.53-ounce) and Sharing Size Stand Up Pouch (8.3-ounce).

The gummy format is also popular in legal cannabis edibles because it’s popular in the mainstream candy industry.