Gerrit J. Verburg Co. is expanding its Gerrit’s Satellite Wafers line with Strawberry Satellite Wafers, the fourth variety in the lineup. The new products feature extra crunchy shells filled with sour strawberry powder. The red, saucer-shaped wafers are made in…
Ferrara Candy Co. is introducing Iconic Pocket Packs, a line of 2.5-ounce packs featuring six of the company’s nostalgic candy brands. The packs, which carry an SRP of $1, are designed as a portable, easy-to-grab format and include Everlasting Gobstopper,…
Joolies is expanding its Watermelon Date Sours line with new 16-ounce club-size packages. Made with organic dates, the gummy-style snacks contain no added sugar, sugar alcohols or artificial ingredients, according to the company. The Watermelon variety combines melon flavor with…
Koko’s Confectionery & Novelty continues to expand its licensed ICEE candy lineup with ICEE Sour Jelly Beans Theater Boxes. The boxes hold four ounces of the candy in assorted flavors inspired by iconic ICEE beverages. Each display-ready case contains 12…
Nassau Candy is adding three items to its Clever Candy holiday lineup: Jolly Giant Candy Canes, Tutti-Frutti Rainbow Candy Canes, and Candy Cane Crunch. The items build on the company’s seasonal launch of peppermint buckets, cradles, and mini canes. The…
Stuffed Puffs expands its confectionery portfolio with the launch of Gummy Fuzions, combining a crunchy candy outer coating with a layer of chewy candy and a liquid gummi center. The manufacturer says the product is aimed at the current sweet…
Maud Borup has curated a nine-item collection of chocolate, gummi, and cotton candy giftables to celebrate everyday moments and special occasions. Handmade and/or packed in the U.S. using fairtrade chocolate, the collection includes items that are fat-, nut-, and gluten-free…
Storck USA LP is rolling out Mamba Tropical Sticks as a summer LTO in assorted packs of Peach-Passionfruit, Apple-Kiwi, Piña Colada, and Mango-Orange. The product is made with colors from natural sources. The company cited a national poll conducted for…
Pop Rocks is launching a limited-edition Mystery Flavor product line to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand’s original 1976 market introduction. The company is distributing the commemorative item in a 24-count packaging format for a limited time, leveraging its…
At the Sweets & Snacks Expo, attendees visited Haribo of America, Inc. to explore products set to hit shelves this Fall. The Haribo Goldbear mascot was also at the booth posing for photos, which the company said was a favorite…
Bazooka Brands is rolling out a special-edition product collaboration featuring its Push Pop, Juicy Drop Pop, and Baby Bottle Pop lines with themed packaging inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. The licensing initiative arrives ahead of the film’s…
YumEarth Inc. is showcasing an expanded Giggles line with Organic Freeze Dried Giggles, crunchy airy candy bites. Jamie Chapman, director of sales, said the texture and popping-mouth experience was popularized through social media. “Kids have really boosted the freeze dried…
Juan Castillo Solari, vice president of sales for Danish candymaker Wally and Whiz, said the company has established an official partnership with U.S.-based Sweetish to bring the Wally and Whiz product line to the U.S. Sweetish is taking on the…
In This Issue: The Summer 2026 issue of Candy & Snack TODAY explores the changing motivations, formats, and expectations shaping confectionery and snacking. Cargill examines how chocolate and sugar confectionery satisfy distinct emotional needs, while SPINS tracks the growth of…
