CandyRific has added another super hero to its line of Marvel’s Avengers-themed character fans with Doctor Strange. The Doctor Strange character fan is available in the new Marvel’s Avengers Assorted Tray and the New Power Panel for off-shelf display. The new Doctor Strange character fan provides a puff of cool air when you push the […]
Snacks and Candy Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions, reviews Kettle Brand Air Fried Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips, Haribo’s Berry Clouds and Kit Kat Birthday Cake.
How to Boost Non-Chocolate Sales
Step one in boosting non-chocolate candy sales in convenience stores is knowing what non-chocolate candies consumers are buying and then stocking it, confident in the realization that these candies have seen major gains over at least the past year. For example, IRI figures for the convenience store channel for calendar year 2022, ending Jan. 1,…
Cloud-Shaped Berry Gummies
Berry Clouds are playful, triple-layered gummies with a soft and sweet chew. Berry Clouds come in dreamy cloud shapes that highlight their soft and fluffy texture. They come in a mixed assortment of three flavors including blueberry, wildberry and strawberry. Berry Clouds joins Haribo’s more than 25 crowd-pleasing varieties, including fan favorites such as the […]
Candy Sales Climb as Prices Rise
C-store retailers saw sales increase across chocolate and non-chocolate in 2022 and are optimistic about the candy sales outlook for 2023, despite price increases and supply chain woes. Heading into 2023, “despite severe out of stocks, candy sales are stronger than ever,” said Eric Patterson, merchandising manager for Beacon & Bridge Market, which operates 25…
Limited-Time Coconut and Almond Candy
The all-new Almond Joy snack-sized coconut and almond milk chocolate candy bars have launched for this Easter season. Each piece is individually wrapped in pastel seasonal graphics, making the candy a great option for a candy dish. The limited-time treats will be available this Easter season and come in both an 8.4-ounce bag and a […]
Chewy, Fruity Candy Bites
Hi-Chew reimagined its chewlets with the all-new Hi-Chew Bites. The new gluten-free Hi-Chew Bites comes in bite-sized packaging with unwrapped chewlets, featuring three of the most popular flavors: Mango, Green Apple and Strawberry. The new Hi-Chew Bites is an ideal grab-and-go option for road-trips with friends, in between classes or as a quick afternoon treat. […]
Limited-Time Chocolate Rainbow Eggs
Hershey has released its new line of Easter candies, which include Cadbury Rainbow Mini Eggs. The new bright chocolate eggs come in rainbow colors with red, yellow, orange, green and blue. The vibrantly-colored treats are made from Cadbury Milk Chocolate with a crisp sugar shell on the outside. The candy is available for a limited […]
Frozen Reese’s Dessert Cup
Reese’s released a lineup of new frozen treats available nationwide for 2023, including Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert Cup. This new treat is a frozen take on the iconic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup featuring a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with Reese’s peanut butter swirl covered in a milk chocolate coating. Now there’s more […]
Limited-Time Black Raspberry Sour Candy
Sour Patch Kids decided to celebrate sweethearts and singles this Valentine’s season with the launch of its new Sour Patch Kids Sour Hearts candy. The popular Black Raspberry flavor, now in a new black heart shape, can bring some edge to the traditional Valentine’s Day candy aisle. Black Raspberry Sour Patch Kids Sour Hearts candy […]