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The Hershey Company has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand founded in the US in 2019.

UK sweet manufacturer Swizzels has added a strawberry and cream flavour to its Squashies portfolio.

Mondelēz-owned brands Oreo and Sour Patch Kids have partnered for the release of the Oreo's 'first-ever' sour cookie.

Canadian low-sugar sweets brand SmartSweets has expanded its portfolio with the launch of limited-edition Easter gummies. Available in...

Morinaga-owned confectionery brand Hi-Chew has added new dessert-inspired sweets to its portfolio, called Hi-Chew Dessert Mix.

The Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired Nom Bites, along with its Lexi's line of marshmallow and protein bars, for an undisclosed sum.

Ferrara Candy Company, a US sweets manufacturer owned by Ferrero Group, has agreed to acquire Dori Alimentos for an undisclosed sum.

Food tech start-up CarobWay will introduce its new clean-label, low glycemic index sweetener at IFT 2023, demonstrated in gummy and energy bar prototypes.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, an agricultural cooperative, has partnered with The Hershey Company to deliver a line of sweet treats made from fruit.