The KIT KAT brand announced its latest flavor innovation, KIT KAT Churro, which is available nationwide for a limited time starting this June. The new flavor is an homage to the beloved cinnamon dessert — pairing that signature churro taste with the familiar crunch of a KIT KAT bar. Much like the freshly baked, sweet, doughy […]
Candy, Gum & Mints
Limited-Edition Skittles Pride Packs
SKITTLES unveiled its 2023 Pride packs as a first look at its upcoming Pride program. This year’s SKITTLES Pride packs come in five designs, each crafted by five LGBTQ artists who use their art to increase visibility and advocate for others. Each pack tells a visual story of Pride and features a QR code that takes […]
SpongeBob SquarePants Candy Fan
CandyRific has announced its new SpongeBob SquarePants candy fans. Each fan provides a burst of fanned air when the button is pushed and comes complete with 0.53 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and colors). The fans are available now for customer orders and ship in six 12-count displays per case (assorted case) […]
Plant-Based Chocolate Chips
Nestlé Toll House Plant Based Morsels are available in two different varieties, Semi-Sweet Plant Based Morsels and Dark Chocolate Plant Based Morsels. They are made with 100% real chocolate and no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. The Plant Based Morsels can be baked in or sprinkled on any plant-based desserts, cupcakes, ice cream, yogurt, etc. […]
Sour-Dusted Chewy Candy
Hilco has teamed up again with WARHEADS sour candy for its new WARHEADS Mega Sour Booms dusted panned candy chews. The new WARHEADS Mega Sour Booms are sour-dusted panned candy chews in four explosive flavors, including Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Green Apple and Orange. Each 2.5-ounce peg bag has a suggested retail price of $1.49. It […]
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH’S released its first-ever globally inspired jelly beans: Desserts of the World. There are five new limited-edition flavors — Chocolate Macaron, Strawberry Mochi, Churro, Apple Pie and Lemon Sorbet — inspired by sweet treats from around the world. Chocolate Macaron is inspired by France; Japan sparked the idea for the Strawberry Mochi flavor; the Churro […]
Candy and Beverage Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions, reviews Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, smartwater alkaline with antioxidant and Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktail.
Chocolate Milk-Filled Kisses
The Hershey Co. has introduced its new Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, which feature a creamy chocolate milk filling packed into the center of a rich, milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses candy. The treats build on the Kisses portfolio with a distinct light-blue foil wrapping that is adorned with little glasses of milk, providing a playful cue […]
Sour Chewing Gum
Hilco has teamed up with Warheads sour candy for its new Warheads Chewing Gum. The gum is available in four, five-stick packages that come in a hanging peg beg and mini shelf efficient PDQ units. The new Warheads Chewing Gum is another offering from Hilco for spring 2023. Similarly, Hilco introduced Kool-Aid Chewing Gum in […]
Women-Inspired Chocolate Bar
To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the Hershey’s brand brought back its empowering, limited-edition Hershey’s SHE bars for a third year. This year, Hershey’s brand and its nonprofit partner Girls on the Run joined forces for the second time to build upon their shared mission of uplifting women. Together, they partnered to curate […]
Extra-Large Candy Bars for Easter
Cadbury released new Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milk XL Chocolate Bars in a 3.5-ounce size and Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramello XL Bars in a four-ounce size for Easter. The bars are dressed up for spring in purple packaging with new colorful flowers and the Cadbury Bunny on display. The Caramello bar also has gold coloring on […]