date:May 22, 2013
New and unusual spices and flavors, comfort foods and bite-sized portions are trends the National Confectioners Association sees as currently driving innovation in the $33 billion confectionery industry.
In 2013, confectionery and snacks are spicing up life, said Larry Graham, president of the N.C.A. Weve seen tangy flavors in sweets and snacks before, but the variations are becoming more daring each year. Consumers are excited by new flavors and formulas, and the confectionery and snacks indus