Candy

Mountain Dew and Trolli Collaboration Mountain Dew and Trolli have joined forces to create a unique collaboration that combines the taste of both brands. The collaboration includes two limited-edition products: Trolli x Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers gummy candy and…

Innovative Candy Brand Bazooka Brands Takes a Playful Approach to Confectionery Market Embracing creativity and fun in the competitive candy industry, Bazooka Brands is standing out by encouraging consumers to play with their food. With a focus on edible entertainment,…

Innovation is at the core of Hershey’s Jolly Rancher brand, which isn’t afraid to showcase its vibrant colors in new and exciting ways. Known for iconic treats like Reese’s and Hershey’s Kisses, Hershey has seen a remarkable surge in sales…

Key Points: Hershey plans to increase candy prices by double digits due to unprecedented cocoa costs affecting top brands. The price hikes are unrelated to tariffs or trade policies. Although cocoa prices have decreased from record highs, they remain elevated…

How Nerds Gummy Clusters Became a Sweet Success Story When Ferrero acquired Nestlé’s candy business for almost $3 billion in 2018, it gained popular brands like Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, and 100 Grand. However, it’s Nerds, a brand often overlooked by…

Welcome to Leftovers, where we take a closer look at some of the latest product innovations making waves in the market. From intriguing concepts to amazing flavors, we’ve got a bit of everything to keep you informed. Here are some…

Key Points: Republican-led states are proposing bans on using government food assistance benefits to purchase candy and soda, sparking backlash from industry giants who argue that it won’t improve health outcomes and would be challenging for grocers to implement. Arkansas,…

Welcome to Leftovers: A Look at Quirky Food Products Leftovers is our exploration of the latest food product ideas making waves. Some are intriguing, some are delightful, and some are just plain wacky. We can’t cover everything we receive, so…

Hershey Expands Sweets Portfolio with Acquisition of Sour Strips Hershey recently acquired Sour Strips, a popular sour candy brand founded by Maxx Chewning in 2019. This strategic move aims to broaden Hershey’s sweets portfolio and tap into the growing demand…

Ingredients in Focus: The Growing Confectionery Ingredients Market Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. The confectionery ingredients market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%, rising…