Pure Protein announced the rollout of three new innovations, including Pure Protein Candy Bar Bites. These gluten-free, low-sugar, snack-sized bars are a fun and nutrient-packed alternative to traditional candy bars. They come in flavors including Chocolate Almond Fudge and Chocolate Peanut Caramel. The Pure Protein Candy Bar Bites are in addition to the launches of […]
Candy, Gum & Mints
‘Star Wars’ Candy Fans
CandyRific, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, created “Star Wars” Classic-themed character candy fans, inspired by Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Yoda characters. Customers can push the button and feel a burst of cool air from these “Star Wars”-themed character candy fans. Each fan comes complete with 0.53 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and […]
Sprite-Flavored Mints
Tic Tac Sprite is a follow-up to the extremely popular Tic Tac Coca Cola — which became the largest mint flavor innovation in the last five years. Tic Tac Sprite combines the iconic taste of Sprite with the refreshment of a Tic Tac. Tic Tac Sprite will be on shelf beginning in May 2023. Ferrero […]
Dual-Textured Sour Gummy Worms
Trolli launched Sour Duo Crawlers — a fruit-flavored, dual-textured sour gummy worm delivering a multi-sensory experience. These crawlers combine two sour tropical flavors with one side that’s a classic chewy gummy and another other side that’s whipped and aerated to get the soft and squishy texture. Each pack features three flavor combinations including: Mango/Pineapple Citrus/Watermelon […]
Bright Jelly Candies
Ferrara released Brach’s Holiday Lights in time for the holiday season. These are jelly candies with stunningly bright colors that have multiple uses, including to snack on, display in a dish or decorate gingerbread house with. Flavors include lime, blue raspberry, cherry and lemon. Brach’s Holiday Lights are available nationwide in a 10-ounce Laydown Bag […]
Chocolate Kisses in Grinch Foils Gift Box
Hershey released its holiday lineup, which includes the Grinch Hershey’s Kisses Tree-Shaped Gift Box. The Hershey’s Kisses brand and Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch partnered once again to release Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Kisses candy with a Grinch Foils gift box this season. This specialty wrapped Hershey’s Kisses candy is packaged in the Grinch-themed Tree-Shaped Gift Box. […]
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Gift Set
CandyRific’s holiday offerings include a Disney Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Character Case Gift Set. This Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Character Case Gift Set is new for Christmas 2022. Each four-inch tall character case includes 0.70 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and colors). It features a loop on the top to […]
November Taste Test
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Dove Holiday Brownie Batter, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Kellogg’s Cinnabon Jumbo Snax.
Espresso Dark Chocolate M&M’S
This season M&M’S added a new, limited-edition flavor to its seasonal lineup: M&M’S Espresso Dark Chocolate Candies. A bold twist on classic M&M’S, M&M’S Espresso Dark Chocolate Candies combine a smooth and rich espresso flavor with creamy dark chocolate, coated in festive colored candy shells, bringing consumers who love the classic pairing of coffee and […]
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Just in time for crisp winter nights, the first-ever Hershey’s Hot Chocolate Bombs are available with marshmallows or cinnamon chips. The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate Bomb has a Hershey’s milk chocolate shell filled with mini marshmallows that appear once the chocolate shell is melted. It creates a cup of hot chocolate to sip on. […]
Holiday Roundup
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Emmy Boes tackles holiday-themed offerings from candy, snack and drink brands. The products tasted include Tastykake’s Holiday Swirls in pecan flavor, Brach’s Wintergreen Candy Canes, Mom Water Carol and Reese’s Trees.