Reese’s Creamy & Reese’s Crunchy are limited-edition candies that feature the iconic peanut butter and chocolate combination of a Reese’s Cup, but with distinctly different textures. Reese’s Creamy Peanut Butter Cup has a noticeably smoother texture, while Reese’s Crunchy Peanut Butter Cup contains chunks of peanuts for a crunchy bite. The candies are available in […]
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Salted Caramel Candy
Morinaga America Inc. has launched HI-SOFT, a rich and creamy salted caramel chew that provides consumers with a decadent snacking experience. The new chewy candy is a sweet, velvety treat that is rich in flavor with a balanced hint of salt. HI-SOFT will begin to roll out in select retailers nationwide in fall 2023. The […]
Sour Rolling Liquid Candy
Following the success of the original Slime Licker, Candy Dynamics has introduced two new flavors: Sour Apple and Black Cherry. This deliciously sour rolling liquid will still have the same rollerball application as its predecessor, adding a “play-factor” when consuming. The Slime Licker has remained a novelty item that not only gets consumers to make […]
Churro-Flavored Kit Kat
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 […]
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 […]