Hilco has expanded its line of candy items with two iconic brands, KOOL-AID and WARHEADS. Hilco has joined Kraft Heinz and Impact Confections to create an old-fashioned favorite: rock candy sticks. Each pouch contains a two-pack of individually wrapped rock candy sticks. KOOL-AID’s Tropical Punch-flavored Rock Candy Sticks and WARHEADS’ Watermelon Sour Rock Candy Sticks […]
Easter Candy Lineup
Sanders has introduced its product lineup for Easter. Sanders Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, available in dark chocolate and milk chocolate in a mini 3.75-ounce pouch ($4.59) and a seven-ounce pouch ($5.99), are the perfect addition for basket building or a personal treat. Sanders is also offering a limited-time Peanut Butter-filled Easter Bunny — smooth milk chocolate covers creamy […]
Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candy
HARIBO has launched a brand-new gummy variety: Unicorn-i-licious, a magical treat that is as colorful and cute as it is tasty. This enchanting new gummy features a rainbow array of adorable unicorns in six unique flavors: Apple, Blue Raspberry, Berry Punch, Banana, and, for the first time, Cotton Candy and Tangerine. Unicorn-i-licious combines HARIBO’s signature chew […]
Limited-Edition Gummy Candy
Haribo has unveiled its new limited-edition Goldbears Single Flavor Bags. The single-flavor bags of gummy bears are now available in pineapple, cherry, and the fan-favorite green Goldbear strawberry at participating retailers nationwide. Haribo www.haribo.com
What Are the Top Candy Trends for 2024?
Chocolate looks to trend for 2024, along with novelty candy and health-forward options. Price increases and decreases are largely swaying customer purchase decisions, as evidenced by Circana data, which shows chocolate unit sales dipping slightly due to a 12.1% price hike. However, this has allowed dollar sales to increase 7.9%. Among chocolate unit sales, snack-sized…
Peach-Flavored Candy Rings
Lily’s Peach Rings includes less than a gram of sugar and no sugar added. The peach rings are also made with Stevia, an alternative sweetener while being gluten-free and non-GMO certified. Consumers can find Lily’s Peach Rings in stores now in 1.8-ounce bags. The Hershey Co. www.thehersheycompany.com
Sweet Sales
Dollar sales in both the chocolate and non-chocolate candy categories in convenience stores are rolling in strong with help from rising prices, even as unit sales dip across many segments. Retailers are reporting that customers today are seeking excitement and newness from the chocolate and non-chocolate categories, and seasonal chocolate and novelty candy unit sales…
Dessert-Inspired Chewy Candy
Hi-Chew has unveiled its new Hi-Chew Dessert Mix. Hi-Chew Dessert Mix combines the same long-lasting chewy texture with classic dessert-inspired flavors that take consumers’ taste buds on a decadent flavor journey: Strawberry Ice Cream, Key Lime Pie and Candy Apple. Hi-Chew’s new Dessert Mix provides a double layer of true-to-life flavor and contains no colors from synthetic sources while also […]
Soft, Chewy and Shareable: A Candy Roundup
Senior Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes taste tests three different candy items: SKITTLES Gummy Sour, HI-SOFT Salted Caramel Chews and SweeTARTS Ropes in Cherry Punch.
Rose-Shaped Candy
For Valentine’s Day this year, BRACH’S has introduced its latest seasonal innovation, Mellowcreme Roses candy. Each pack of unique rose-shaped candy will be sure to make celebrations sweeter with three new flavors: Frosted Sugar Cookie, Strawberry Cupcake and Valentine’s Day Party Punch. Consumers can now grab the new Mellowcreme Roses candy at retailers nationwide. Ferrara […]