Hershey launched the new Hershey’s Nuggets Chocolate Truffles, which comes in both dark and milk chocolate. Hershey’s Nuggets Dark Chocolate Truffles — which feature red wrapping — are a rich, bite-sized snack that has a thick layer of dark chocolate with truffle filling on the inside. Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolate Truffles — which feature blue […]
Juicy Fruit-Flavored Candy
Hi-Chew has launched its all new Infrusions Orchard Mix, featuring three fruit flavors: Juicy Blood Orange, Juicy Peach and Juicy Strawberry. Each “chewlet” provides a burst of juicy flavor, while still maintaining Hi-Chew’s signature texture. More juiciness is added with infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly to mimic true-to-life, fruity flavors. Hi-Chew […]
How to Maximize Gum Sales
While the best-practices behind maximizing gum sales aren’t complicated in theory, they can be challenging for some retailers to execute consistently. To keep gum sales climbing, simply stock the hottest brands and flavors and the most popular package sizes. Keep the gum shelves full, well-organized and neatly merchandised. Remove slow-selling items. Include freestanding displays where…
What Are the Top Candy Merchandising and Assortment Tips for C-Stores?
To maximize candy sales success, c-stores should ensure they are featuring an optimal assortment of candy brands and varieties and that they are merchandising that assortment for success. When it comes to candy sets, focus first on the popular core brands. Make sure these core brands are in-stock, out on the sales floor and available…
Can Candy Promotions Boost Impulse Sales?
As inflation causes customers to tighten their spending, many are seeking value pricing and deals. Whether it’s two-fer promotions on gum and mints or mix-and-match pricing on king-sized candy bars, promotions are key to encouraging customers to not only make an impulse purchase but to buy more candy products during their c-store visit. Afterall, customers…
Sugar-Free Gummy Candy
This summer, the Lily’s brand is launching its new Lily’s Sweet Fruity Gummy Bear Friends and Lily’s Tart and Tasty Sour Gummy Worms nationwide, each with no sugar added. Naturally flavored, Lily’s Gummy Bears deliver a hint of nostalgia in four fruity flavors including raspberry, strawberry, orange and lemon. Lily’s Sour Gummy Worms contain a […]
Beverage and Candy Roundup
Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, taste tests products including Monster’s Aussie Style Lemonade, NOCCO BCAA in Blood Orange and Torie & Howard’s Gummi-snaps Tropical Flavors.
Candy Roundup
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Emmy Boes tries four different candy innovations in another product roundup. These include Trolli Sour Bursting Crawlers, Kool-Aid Popping Candy and Reese’s Peanut Butter Lovers Cups and Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups.
Fruit-Flavored and Peppermint Mini Gum
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. expanded its portfolio of nostalgic sweets with the introduction of MiniMini Chicles Gum, available as fruit-flavored or in sugar-free peppermint. The whimsical chewing gum will transport consumers back to their childhood as they enjoy the tiny bits of candy-coated gum in an easy-to-tear, easy-to-pour pouch. MiniMini Chicles Fruit-Flavored Gum offers a […]
Bursting Sour Gummy Worms
Trolli is releasing Sour Bursting Crawlers, a new twist on the classic Sour Brite Crawlers. The crawlers come in Cherry-Pineapple, Blue Raspberry-Strawberry, Strawberry-Grape and Mango-Fruit Punch. Trolli is also launching a promotion where one customer will have the chance to win $50,000 after visiting the Trolli website. The company is also giving 1,000 participants free […]