Wide Variety of Treats Previewed at 2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo

May 14th, 2012

Chicago, May 14, 2012 -- With thousands of products making their debut, the National Confectioners Association's recent SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO featured both classic treats and new, innovative sweets and snacks. The Sweets and Snacks Expo is the largest confectionery, cookie and snack show in the Americas. Here are some of the highlighted products from the Expo. * MARS M&M's BRAND Dark Chocolate Candies in Mint and Raspberry feature new flavors combined with creamy dark chocolate and coated in a crunchy candy shell. These flavors come in the ... [full story]

OREO Enters 100th Year Crossing the $2 Billion Mark

May 14th, 2012

Northfield, Ill., May 14, 2012 -- On March 6, Kraft Foods' OREO cookie celebrated a century of "unleashing the kid inside us all." But turning 100 has not slowed down this global brand, which grew nearly 25 percent in 2011 ... [full story]