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…
Sun-Maid Growers of California is partnering with The Pokémon Company International on limited-edition packaging for its California Sun-Dried Raisins. The collaboration features Pikachu on Sun-Maid’s signature red raisin boxes and coincides with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. The California Sun-Dried Raisins are…
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,…
Ferrero North America is expanding its Kinder Joy lineup of surprise toy collections with the introduction of two new themed assortments: Fairies & Friends and Dinosaurs & Dragons. Available beginning this month, the new collections add 48 surprise toys designed…
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…
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…
Velondi Brands, Inc. is adding WildBrain’s Strawberry Shortcake license to its Gupperz line. The company says this reinforces its mission to deliver innovation, and high-quality products that resonate with both new and longtime fans. Through the partnership, the company is…
Slime Licker sour liquid candy from Candy Dynamics is celebrating in patriotic style with limited-edition 4th of July Slime Lickers 2.0. Dressed in red, white, and blue for the nation’s 250th birthday, the launch features fan-favorite blue raspberry and strawberry…
Ferrero North America is adding two themed collections to its Kinder Joy line — Unicorns and Racing. Across both themes there are 40 different toys — from souped-up race cars, motorcycles, and driver figurines to unicorns with technicolor manes and…
CandyRific LLC is extending its partnership with Kona Ice with the launch of Kona Ice Popping Splash. Described by the company as a multi-sensory candy experience, each 1.05-ounce combo pack includes three products — Tiger’s Blood Candy Gel, Ninja Cherry…
Just Born, Inc. is partnering with The J.M. Smucker Co. on a Peeps x Hostess Cupcakes collab. The limited-edition Peeps Hostess Cupcakes are golden cakes with a marshmallow filling and icing that is finished with sugar and the brand’s signature…
The Milano Cortina 2026 licensed candy collection, developed by Amos Sweets under license from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), features unique textures, and interactive experiences that celebrate the Winter Olympics. The collection includes the following: 4D Mascot Gummies — Featuring…
Brain Freeze brand freeze-dried candy featuring WarHeads Extreme Sour hard candies is new from NAL Confectionary. The crunchy sour candies are offered in mixed fruit, blue raspberry, watermelon, and green apple flavors. Stand up pouches hold 2.2 ounces and carry…
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…
