The Hershey Co. has developed a new capability for its retail partners that will help them stay ahead of the retail landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Hershey has announced a new virtual meeting opportunity called Hershey Insights Network (HIN) that is providing solutions for its retail partners to engage shoppers and enhance their…
Mickey and Friends Novelty Fans
CandyRific is rolling out its new Disney Mickey & Friends Fanimation Fan. Each Mickey & Friends Fanimation Fan includes 0.28 oz. of assorted fruit flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and colors). Mickey & Friends joins the Fanimation line with additional popular characters including Entertainment One, Nick Jr’s Peppa Pig, DreamWorks’ Trolls, Disney’s Frozen 2, Marvel’s […]
Candy Mashup
Tic Tac is expanding its Adventure Line with the debut of Big Berry Adventure. The brand’s newest fruit innovation features a mashup of two rich raspberry and juicy blueberry flavors that come together with a playful shake. Created to inspire fun and adventurous moments for consumers, Big Berry Adventure is beginning to roll out on […]
Day of the Dead Halloween Fans
CandyRific has teamed up with several licenses for entertaining and safe Halloween fun. New Day of the Dead light up expression fans, along with character items from Ghostbusters, Scooby-Doo and M&M’S Brand are some of CandyRific’s Halloween treats. The Day of the Dead themed fans have a light up hub and the foam fan blades […]
Peanut Butter Cup With Pretzels
Available in November, new Reese’s Big Cups with Pretzels are a twist on the classic cup that’s bigger, saltier and packed with delicious pretzels. Reese’s Big Cups with Pretzels will be available in a 1.3-ounce standard size/single cup, suggested retail price (SRP) $1.49, and a 2.6-ounce king size/two cup (SRP $2.09). Additionally, Reese’s Peanut Butter […]
Limited-Edition Baking Treats
Click on product photos to enlarge. Due to popular demand, Nestlé Toll House is bringing back three limited-edition fall baking truffles and refrigerated cookie doughs to enjoy all season long. Nestlé Toll House Pumpkin Spice Filled Baking Truffles (nine ounces, SRP $3.19): Featuring a creamy white shell and a delicately spiced center, these baking truffles […]
Sugar-Free Coconut Milk Caramels
Naturally sweetened with allulose and monk fruit, Sugar Free Cocomels Caramels are deliciously chewy, keto friendly and contain no sugar alcohols. The new flavors include Sugar Free Original Caramels and Sugar Free Sea Salt Caramels. All Cocomels candies are vegan friendly, crafted without dairy, gluten, cholesterol and corn syrup. Sugar Free Original and Sugar Free Sea Salt Cocomels […]
Halloween Candy Sales Are Up Double Digits in 2020
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…
Sweet Candy Bites
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 […]
Mocha Chocolate Combo
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 […]