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Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has partnered with The Hershey Company to unveil his latest confectionery creation: Shaq-A-Licious Slams.

Renee Leber, manager for food science and technical services at the Institute for Food Technologies explores innovative methods and ingredients to reduce sugar content in candy, chocolate and confections.

CandyWarehouse files for bankruptcy amid soaring ingredient costs and shifting consumer tastes in the sweets market.

Mars Wrigley is expanding its M&M'S brand with the introduction of M&M'S Pop'd Caramel, marking the company's first foray into freeze-dried candy.

Incredibles, a brand under cannabis company Rythm, has unveiled its latest product launch: Strawberry Supernova Comets.

Langtins, a British confectionery company, has expanded its innovative Noomz range with the introduction of three new flavours: Berry Blast, Sour Worms and Watermelon.

Mars has introduced its latest product, Skittles Gummies Fuego, which combines traditional gummy candy with a spicy twist.

Ferrara's Trolli brand has teamed up with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew to launch an exciting new product line that merges the worlds of sour gummy candy and energy beverages.

In a bid to meet consumer demand for innovative flavour combinations, The Hershey Company has revealed a collaboration between its iconic Reese's and Oreo brands.