Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried is new from The Hershey Co. According to the company, it uses cutting-edge freeze-drying technology to produce green apple, blue raspberry, and watermelon Jolly Rancher into light, ultra-crunchy bites that puff up in size. The process…
Haribo of America, Inc. has launched limited-time Harry Potter Edition gummies. The collaboration features a collection of whimsical shapes that reflect the license. Three new mixes are named after the three protagonists: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, with…
Katjes USA’s newest innovation — Wild & Free — textured foam gummies feature a soft, pillowy texture is paired with chewy gummi. According to the company, the product is plant-based and celebrate the spirit of the Wild West, with shapes…
Coblentz Family Brands is introducing Forever Sweet brand Forest Friends gummi candy kabobs. The product features gummies on a kabob skewer topped with gummies in the shapes of animals. Each 2.9-ounce unit is individually cello-wrapped and has an SRP of…
YummyEarth, Inc. is extending its YumEarth organic, allergy-friendly candy line with Sour Littles and Duo Pops. Sour Littles bite-size vegan chewy candies made without artificial dyes and available in reclosable standup pouches that hold an assortment of blue raspberry, lemon,…
SmartSweets, Inc. is expanding its range with the addition of Cinnamon Bears and SweetChews. The plant-based candies have two to three grams of sugar per 1.8-ounce bag and are made without artificial sweeteners and added sugar. They are colored with…
Morinaga America, Inc. is adding Blue Raspberry to its Hi-Chew stick pack line. Originally launched in the company’s Fantasy Mix bag line, the company says the flavor quickly became a consumer favorite. Morinaga reports that a March 2021 Neilson survey…
Better Sour has introduced Passion Fruit Sour Gummy Stars. According to the company, the launch coincides with the upcoming release of Disney’s Moana 2. The product is available in 1.8-ounce peg bags, with graphics from the film. Each serving has…
Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. is extending the Trolli Sour Brite Squad range, adding three new shapes that are described as having unique rides to “enhance” the flavors of the product. The extension also features three new flavor combinations — blackberry-lime,…
Mars Wrigley is putting a crunchy spin on its Skittles brand with Skittles Pop’d freeze-dried candy. The company is debuting the product in both original and sour varieties. “At Mars, we’re constantly looking for innovative ways to deliver new experiences…
Haribo of America, Inc. is making Goldbears Wild Berry part of its everyday line. Each bag features an assortment of berry flavors — blueberry, blackberry, wild cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. They are available in three pack sizes — four-ounce peg…
Tic Tac Chewy! Is the first sugar candy launch in the Ferrero North America portfolio. According to the company, the product is made with colors from natural sources and has layers of intense fruit flavor, with a crunchy exterior and…
It’Sugar is bringing back iconic tins of sour hard candies through Iconic Candy. Retro Sours, available in all of the specialty candy store’s locations, are part of a retro candy assortment. According to the company, the packaging mimics classic Altoids…
In This Issue: We explore consumers’ thoughts on the use of AI in developing food products and how nostalgic candy is going strong thanks to a push on social media. Blommer Chocolate’s Rose Potts discusses what it takes to make…
