Twix announced a brand-new flavor to its lineup: Twix Cookie Dough. The new flavor pairs the classic Twix cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate. Twix Cookie Dough will be available nationwide beginning December 2022 in Single Size (1.36 ounces per bar), Share Size […]
Interactive Gummy Candy
Bazooka Candy Brands has launched its new candy innovation, Push Pop Gummy Pop-its. The new candy features gummies coupled with an interactive, refillable container that can be easily filled through a container lid. Push Pop Gummy Pop-its comes in flavors like Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, Berry Blast and Watermelon. The new product is a unique take […]
Sour Kool-Aid Candy
Hilco has teamed up with Kraft Heinz to expand on its line of Kool-Aid brand candy with the new Kool-Aid brand Sour Belts in four fruity flavors. This is the fourth year that Hilco and Kraft Heinz joined together to create new candy for consumers. Each peg bag contains 3.5 ounces of dusted, flat licorice-like […]
Candy With Three Blended Fruit Flavors
Funables has launched a new candy called Twistables Triple Berry Twist. Available nationwide, each pack blends three family-favorite fruit flavors including Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry into one bite. Twistables Triple Berry Twist is made with real fruit juice and is an excellent source of vitamin C. The six-count pack has a suggested retail price (SRP) […]
Truffle-Filled Chocolate
Hershey launched the new Hershey’s Nuggets Chocolate Truffles, which comes in both dark and milk chocolate. Hershey’s Nuggets Dark Chocolate Truffles — which feature red wrapping — are a rich, bite-sized snack that has a thick layer of dark chocolate with truffle filling on the inside. Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolate Truffles — which feature blue […]
Juicy Fruit-Flavored Candy
Hi-Chew has launched its all new Infrusions Orchard Mix, featuring three fruit flavors: Juicy Blood Orange, Juicy Peach and Juicy Strawberry. Each “chewlet” provides a burst of juicy flavor, while still maintaining Hi-Chew’s signature texture. More juiciness is added with infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly to mimic true-to-life, fruity flavors. Hi-Chew […]
How to Maximize Gum Sales
While the best-practices behind maximizing gum sales aren’t complicated in theory, they can be challenging for some retailers to execute consistently. To keep gum sales climbing, simply stock the hottest brands and flavors and the most popular package sizes. Keep the gum shelves full, well-organized and neatly merchandised. Remove slow-selling items. Include freestanding displays where…
What Are the Top Candy Merchandising and Assortment Tips for C-Stores?
To maximize candy sales success, c-stores should ensure they are featuring an optimal assortment of candy brands and varieties and that they are merchandising that assortment for success. When it comes to candy sets, focus first on the popular core brands. Make sure these core brands are in-stock, out on the sales floor and available…
Can Candy Promotions Boost Impulse Sales?
As inflation causes customers to tighten their spending, many are seeking value pricing and deals. Whether it’s two-fer promotions on gum and mints or mix-and-match pricing on king-sized candy bars, promotions are key to encouraging customers to not only make an impulse purchase but to buy more candy products during their c-store visit. Afterall, customers…
Sugar-Free Gummy Candy
This summer, the Lily’s brand is launching its new Lily’s Sweet Fruity Gummy Bear Friends and Lily’s Tart and Tasty Sour Gummy Worms nationwide, each with no sugar added. Naturally flavored, Lily’s Gummy Bears deliver a hint of nostalgia in four fruity flavors including raspberry, strawberry, orange and lemon. Lily’s Sour Gummy Worms contain a […]