GummiShot announced that through multiple distributor partnerships, caffeine lovers nationwide will have the ability to purchase its long-lasting, plant-based energy gummies at over 4,000 convenience store locations by early spring. Launched in 2021, GummiShot entered the market to change the way consumers get their daily pick-me-up. Levering the power of the gummy industry and the […]
Candy, Gum & Mints
Thor Character Candy Fan
CandyRific’s line of Marvel’s Avengers-themed character fans will release its latest, Thor, in late spring 2022. The fans will debut in plenty of time prior to the new movie, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” set to release July 8, 2022. The Thor character fan is available in the new Marvel’s Avengers Assorted Tray and the New […]
Whoppers Easter-Themed Candy
For Easter, Hershey is debuting many seasonal treats, one of which includes Whoppers Bunny Tails. Available in a four-ounce box, the new Whoppers Bunny Tails features an Easter basket-toting bunny on the package. It has a vanilla-flavored creme outside and classic malty inside. Whoppers Bunny Tails will be great for getting creative with bunny-inspired baking […]
Skittles-Flavored Energy Drink
C4 Energy partnered with Skittles to create a new flavor as part of its line of candy-inspired energy drinks. The two brands created a drink designed to taste like a handful of Skittles candies, executing a bold, fruity flavor that delivers high-performance energy via quality-tested, clinically studied ingredients. The drink will be sold in 16-ounce […]
Valentine’s Themed Candy and Beverage Roundup
It’s Valentine’s Day, and CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte is taste testing some Valentine’s products from American Licorice Co. According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year — up from $21.8 billion in […]
Chewy Candies With Fantasy-Like Flavors
HI-CHEW released its new Fantasy Mix, available in a whimsically designed colorful package, featuring three flavors: Rainbow Sherbet features layers of raspberry, lime and orange flavors. Blue Hawaii has notes of sweet citrus and hints of pineapple. Blue Raspberry is both a familiar and fantasy-like offering, with a distinct true-to-flavor profile. HI-CHEW’s Fantasy Mix provides […]
Gluten-Free, Low-Sugar Licorice
Wiley Wallaby is introducing Wiley Wallaby Gluten Free, a gluten-free, low-sugar licorice offering. Available in a Very Berry variety, the licorice bursts with natural strawberry and raspberry flavors and is sweetened with allulose and stevia. It only has one gram of sugar per serving. While the gluten is gone, the product still offers the same […]
Thin Hazelnut Kit Kat
The Kit Kat brand launched Kit Kat Chocolate Hazelnut Thins, a flavor spin on the classic light, crispy treat. Kit Kat Thins Chocolate Hazelnut joins the existing Kit Kat Thins lineup, which slims down the classic Kit Kat wafer into a thinner treat. Kit Kat Thins Chocolate Hazelnut adds a hazelnut flavor to a light, […]
Valentine’s Day Gummy Mixes
Haribo unveiled its new Valentine’s Day lineup for the February holiday, including its Haribo Be Mine Mix and Haribo Sweet and Sour Hearts. Haribo’s Be Mine Mix peg bag includes a limited-edition mix of heart-, O- and X-shaped gummies in three flavors: Raspberry, Cherry and Pineapple. Haribo’s Sweet and Sour Hearts bag brings a blend […]
Extra-Large Dove Chocolates
Mars Wrigley’s Dove Chocolate announced the release of its newest innovation, Dove Large Promises. The treats are three-times the size of the original Dove Promises, bringing consumers a more premium experience to share, enjoy individually or take on the go. Dove Large Promises have a decadent filling and are enrobed in silky-smooth chocolate. They are […]
Hi-Chew, Hello Panda, Yan Yan: CStore Decisions Tries Japanese Sweets
Did you know that Japanese candy company Morinaga dates back to 1899? CStore Decisions checks out a few international c-store sweets that are gaining popularity in the U.S.