Candy, Gum & Mints

For the latest four weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, versus the same period in 2019, total Halloween chocolate and candy sales are up 13%, according to new data from the National Confectioners Association (NCA). This growth is driven by Halloween chocolate, which is up a massive 25.3%. Consumers are seeing in their local retail stores that…

Sour Punch Sweet Bites — the brand’s only sweet, non-sour candy — come in four non-sour flavors: Dream Berry, Passion Punch, Grateful Grape, and Cotton Candy. Sweet Bites will be available in a 9-ounce stand up bag with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2.99 to $3.49 and a four-ounce hanging bag with an SRP […]

KIT KAT DUOS MOCHA + CHOCOLATE is that delicious combo of mocha coffee flavor and chocolate layering the KIT KAT wafer everyone knows and loves. It will be available at stores nationwide beginning in November 2020 in standard size (1.5-ounce), with a suggested retail price (SRP) $1.11, and king size (three-ounce) bars, SRP $1.66. The […]

Laffy Taffy launched its latest innovation, Laffy Taffy LAFF BITES. Candy fans can enjoy these poppable treats, which also feature the brand’s signature jokes found on every package. The delicious candy provides bite-sized, dual-textured, pop-in-your-mouth moments of fun. New Laffy Taffy LAFF BITES combine the classic, delicious taffy fans know and love with a candy-coated shell […]

This fall, HARIBO is unveiling a brand-new Halloween gummi pack, joining the ranks of tasty seasonal treats like Sweet or Scary Mix, Sour Vampire Bats and Switches’ Brew. The new treat, Scaremix, features a range of gummies, both sweet and sour flavors. The full list includes: Boo Bears (Watermelon, Blood Orange, Cherry, Blue Berry), Dracula’s Rings (Cherry & […]

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is expanding of its Love’s branded product line with the addition of new candy and water options. “We listen to what our customers want and what they want is superior products at competitive prices,” said Mark Romig, director of merchandising for Love’s. “Based off customer feedback, we’ve added new…

Trolli announced the launch of Crunchy Crawlers — the first-ever crunchy, candy-coated gummi worm. Trolli Crunchy Crawlers are a dual-textural spin on Trolli’s classic sour gummi worms that deliver a thin, crunchy shell and a chewy, fruity center. Each bag contains three, dual-flavored pieces in Strawberry-Watermelon, Raspberry-Orange and Lime-Cherry flavors, that pack just the right […]

Jelly Belly Candy Company has expanded its growing line of candy offerings to now include another classic candy staple, licorice, with the introduction of Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs. These bite-sized Scottie Dog shapes will available in two flavors: red licorice and black licorice. Unique to the licorice category, the delicious Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs are […]

This June, SKITTLES gave up its signature rainbow by removing the iconic branding to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. But the brand’s LGBTQ+ advocacy extends beyond the month of June. Coming on the heels of the brand releasing its limited-edition SKITTLES Pride Packs and donating $100,000 from pack sales to GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ media…

Ferrero USA, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, announced the opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. The newly constructed facility located at 875 Highway 42 South is 728,000 square feet and projected to begin operating by early September. The company anticipates that its new distribution center…