
Raisins That Rock
Innovative Candy Concepts
(404) 505-7332
Innovative Candy Concepts, creator of the Too Tarts
Smart Choice brand, branches out with the rollout of Rock’n Raisins.
These one-of-a kind, healthy fruit treats sport a sweet chewy raisin center
coated with a variety of sour-tasting, fruit-flavored shells: strawberry,
blueberry, green apple and fruit punch. Rock’n Raisins contain no
refined sugar and are a natural fruit product. ICC’s latest creation
is packaged in a bright purple holographic box with the company’s
mascots, “The Dudes,” jamming wildly on the front. Rock’n
Raisins will launch March 1 with national distribution. These
“Raisins Gone Wild” will be available in counter displays,
promotional power wings and shippers, and two inline displays in 12-count
and 24-count versions. The suggested retail price will range from 99 cents
to $1.29.
Snap-n-Glow Pops
Koko’s Confectionery
(800) 638-6000
New Snap-n-Glow Pops from Koko’s offer a fun way
to enjoy a traditional lollipop. Topping each stick is a 1.2-oz. lollipop
available in a choice of four flavors — green apple, strawberry, blue
raspberry and lemon. To activate the lollipop’s glow effect, one
simply bends the stick and shakes the lollipop. Snap-n-Glow Pops are sold
in 30-count mini tubs packed six to a display box.
Gold Nugget ChocoRocks
Kimmie Candy Co.
(888) 532-1325
New Gold Nugget ChocoRocks are gold-coated nuggets of
chocolate packaged in a 1.5-oz. burlap bag. Special introductory packaging
is offered; shipping begins this month.
Gourmet Taffy
Sweet Candy
(801) 886-1444
New packaging for Sweet’s twist-wrapped Gourmet
Taffy mirrors the product inside. Sweet’s Signature Series Gourmet
Taffy line includes the following varieties: caramel, watermelon, eggnog,
candy cane, Old School (peppermint, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and
cinnamon), Coffee Shop (espresso, mocha latte and cappuccino), State Fair
(buttered popcorn, cotton candy, red licorice and bubblegum) and Malt Shop
(cherry cola, banana split, chocolate shake and root beer float). Each box
has a suggested retail price of $4.99.
Cotton Candy Explosion
Pop Rocks
(770) 399-1776
Featuring eye-catching pastel packaging, new limited
edition Pop Rocks Cotton Candy Explosion delivers a popping version of the
fluffy and delicious treat long associated with fairs, circuses and other
fun events. The new item has a suggested retail price of 49 cents to 59
cents.
New Carbonated Candy Flavors
Big Sky Brands
(416) 599-5415
Big Sky Brands has added three new Jones Soda
Carbonated Candy flavors — Cream Soda, MF Grape and Orange &
Cream. The carbonated candy in a tin delivers the flavor of a Jones Soda
along with a tongue-tingling sensation. Each tin retails for about $1.99.
Merchandising options include 8-count trays; 24- 36-
and 48-count mixed counter displays; 72- and 108-count mixed power wings;
144-count floor displays and 24-count acrylic cooler door displays.
Now and Later on a Stick
Farley’s & Sathers Candy Co.
(800) 533-0330
The popular Radberry Now and Later taffy candies on a
stick, previously available only at Halloween, are now available all year
round. Now and Later Radberry Suckers are individually wrapped and each bag
contains a mixed assortment of fun flavors including: Green Tingleberry,
Red Radberry, Black Radberry, Blue Radberry and Purple Wildberry. The
suckers come in a 15-oz. laydown package and are shipped 12 per case.
King Leo Crunchy Patties
Quality Candy Co.
(760) 765-2264
New King Leo Crunchy Patties blend hard candy bits
sandwiched between a double layer of Belgian dark chocolate. The Patties
come 12 pieces per 16-ounce tin. Flavors include Peppermint, Orange, Lemon
and Raspberry. The new confections are made by drenching soft candy patties
in dark chocolate; then hard candy crumbles are layered on top and the
candy is dipped in the chocolate for a second time.
Organic Macadamia Confections
Hawaiian Host
(808) 848-0500
Hawaiian Host Pure Aloha Organics, billed by the
company as the world’s first certified organic Hawaiian macadamias
and chocolate-covered macadamias produced for major commercial sales, made
their debut at the recent Winter Fancy Food Show. The organic macadamias
are lightly sea-salted and come in a 4.5-ounce can, offered at a suggested
retail price of $5.79 to $5.99. The organic line also is available in a
3.1-ounce Milk Chocolate Indulgent Stand-Up Box and a 3.1-ounce Dark
Chocolate Indulgent Stand-Up Box. The suggested retail price for these
items is $4.99.
Dark Chocolate Harvest Sweets
Cape Cod Provisions
(508) 564-5840
Cape Cod Provisions introduces a dark chocolate
version of Harvest Sweets Chocolate Covered Fruits. Cape Cod Provisions has
responded to the increased demand for dark chocolate by combining red tart
dried cherries, dried blueberries and glacéd orange peel with rich
dark chocolate to create a decadent chocolate and fruit taste sensation.
Product is available in 4- or 5-oz. boxes packed 12 per case and in bulk.
Suggested retail price for the boxed product is $4.99.
Fudge That’s Fun
Flippin’ Fudge
(866) 423-8343
With a name inspired by the movie “Napoleon
Dynamite,” Flippin’ Fudge is a dark chocolate fudge sold in
hand-cut, foil-wrapped cubes and packaged for a variety of special —
and everyday — occasions. A 16-piece variety box is offered for
$22.50; a 28-piece box has a suggested retail price of $35. Four-piece
samplers are $9.50. Fudge varieties include Fuzzy Bubble (champagne peach),
Skippy’s Surprise (peanut butter and dark chocolate) and Toffee
Crunch among others.
Sour Power Rollin’ Rockers
Dorval Trading Co.
(800) 367-8252
Sour Power Rolling Rockers from Dorval are rolled-up
candy belts that come in two different varieties — Quattro and Blue
Raspberry. Quattro is a four-colored, four-flavored, peelable candy belt
that contains strawberry, green apple, tutti frutti and blue raspberry
flavors. Each belt can be peeled apart, separating each flavor. Rolling
Rockers are sold in displayable 24-count boxes packed 12 boxes per case.
The suggested retail price per package is 49 cents.
New Snack Boxes
Madelaine Chocolate Novelties
(718) 945-1500
Madelaine has extended its line of 72% dark chocolate
with the addition of two new 2.5-oz. snack boxes. The new varieties are
Dark Chocolate with Cranberries and Bridge Mix.
Signature Gourmet Chocolates from Harry London
Harry London Chocolates has launched a Signature line
of assorted gourmet chocolates presented in a variety of unique packaging
configurations. The collection expands the selection of gourmet chocolates
available to customers year round.
The Assorted Gourmet
Chocolate box line has been hand-crafted by
Harry London’s artisan chocolatiers and includes cream caramels, soft
nougats, velvet creams, truffles, crunchy spiced toffees and more. The
candies are hand-packed in a black hinged box with the Harry London
“L” embossed on the lid.
Harry London’s Gourmet
Truffle collection introduces two gourmet
options in individual boxes, an Assorted Gourmet Truffle and All-Dark
Assorted Gourmet Truffle. These boxes are featured in two different earth
tone colors and presented in the same hinge-style box as the assorted
collection.
The Harry London canister set includes Gourmet Pralines,
which are milk chocolate confections that boast a hazelnut cream center
paired with a light praline crunch, and Buttery Caramels made with
traditional French butter and fresh cream.
All Natural 70% Dark
Chocolate Squares use 70-percent cocoa
content in the dark chocolate along with all natural fruit inclusions.
Varieties include Solid 70% Dark Chocolate, 70% Dark Chocolate with
Raspberry Fruit Inclusions, 70% Dark Chocolate with Orange Fruit Inclusions
and 70% Dark Chocolate with Real Espresso Bean Bits.
Harry London’s All-Natural
Chocolate Batons are offered in four
gourmet options that include 70% Dark Chocolate, 70% Dark Chocolate with
Orange Fruit Inclusions, 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberry Fruit Inclusions
and Milk Chocolate with Apple Fruit Inclusions. Packaged as on-the-go
treats, each Baton is individually wrapped and placed in a black cube box.