It’Sugar Promotes Ryan Nelson To CEO

Fort Lauderdale, FL — It’Sugar has promoted Ryan Nelson to CEO, putting the retail industry veteran in charge of the specialty candy retailer’s overall strategic direction. Nelson joined It’Sugar in 2023 and was promoted to president in early 2025 after…

CandyRific To Bring Back Sunkist Fruit Gems

Louisville, KY — CandyRific LLC has established a licensing agreement with Sunkist Growers, Inc. to produce Sunkist Fruit Gems and plans to return the brand to the market in early 2027. CandyRific and Sunkist Growers have been working together during…

Summer 2026

In This Issue: The Summer 2026 issue of Candy & Snack TODAY explores the changing motivations, formats, and expectations shaping confectionery and snacking. Cargill examines how chocolate and sugar confectionery satisfy distinct emotional needs, while SPINS tracks the growth of…

PIM Brands Expands Commercial Leadership Team

Park Ridge, NJ — PIM Brands, Inc. has added two executives to its commercial leadership team as the company continues to expand its business across categories, channels, and customers. Vanessa Cope has joined the company as vice-president, club and value…

Lammes Candies Returns Following Acquisition

Austin, TX — Lammes Candies is returning five months after its family owners announced the confectionery company would close following 141 years in business. Fort Worth, TX-based Delightful Development Co. has acquired the company in partnership with the Lammes family…