Candy, Gum & Mints

Customer service is about to get a lot sweeter. Mars Wrigley has partnered with Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., and Savioke, a robotics provider, in utilizing dynamic robotic technology for the retail space. The partners introduced at a ShopRite store in Monroe, N.Y., a new robot that displays and delivers…

While the pandemic has wrought widespread disruption and uncertainty to U.S. consumers for nearly a year, candy lovers are finding refuge in sweet treats, manufacturers are working to find new ways to satisfy them, and retailers are seeing sales like never before. Chocolate sales in the convenience channel saw a healthy 5.6% increase for the…

Mynd gum combines the plant-powered, endocannabinoid support of CBD and CBG tested for purity and potency, combined with other functional ingredients. Each piece provides 20 mg CBD in four functions and flavors: 20 mg CBD and 10 mg CBG in Berry flavor for focus; 10 mg CBD and 20 mg CBG in tropical for energy;…

The Whozeewhatzit bar, the Whatchamacallit brand’s first new bar in a decade, takes wacky, crazy, crunchy and chewy to a new level. The brand-new bar, which has an added peanut butter crème layer and rice crisps, all covered in a chocolatey candy, will be available in a 1.5-ounce standard size (SRP $1.11) and a three-ounce […]

This Valentine’s Day, check out HARIBO Valentine Goldbears Heart Box or HARIBO Valentine Goldbears, which include red and white Goldbears, available in four-ounce packs and treat-sized mini bags, perfect for socially-distant exchanges. HARIBO Valentine Goldbears is a special mix that includes Raspberry and Pineapple Goldbears. Available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.29. HARIBO […]

With February 14th fast-approaching, American Licorice is pleased to introduce its seasonal specials, alongside the launch of its dedicated Valentine’s Day page which offers candy-and-romance-fueled recipes, a ‘Valentine’s Mix’ playlist, downloadable love notes and the new candy offerings. Among the offers, Sour Punch is re-releasing its iconic heart-shaped candy with the Sour Punch Valentine’s Day […]

Everyone knows a KIT KAT bar for those chocolate-covered, delicious crispy wafers; now the brand is offering another variation with the introduction of Kit Kat Thins. New KIT KAT Thins have only two, light and crispy wafers and thinner than the standard KIT KAT bar, which has three layers of wafers. Kit Kat Thins are […]

Mondelēz International has acquired Hu Master Holdings, the parent company of Hu Products (pronounced “Hue” as in human), a fast-growing U.S.-based snacking company offering high-quality snacks made from simple ingredients. Hu, which comes from the phrase “Get Back to Human,” is a purpose-led lifestyle brand with a devoted fan base. Founded in 2012 as a family…

Mars Wrigley is introducing new innovations across its brand portfolio, which bring exciting, relevant products to surprise and delight consumers as well as meet their changing needs for the category. New M&M’S Chocolate Popcorn features a milk chocolate popcorn-flavored shell with a crispy center. Mars Inc. www.mars.com

The new melt-in-your-mouth Hershey’s Kisses Sugar Cookie candy embodies that soft, sweet taste that is delicately crafted into one delicious bite, but no baking needed. Made with sugar cookie flavored creme and real cookie pieces, these are great for a sweet treat, sharing with those you love or topping off your favorite holiday blossoms recipe. […]