Like Air unveils co-branded Vietnamese inspired puffcorn The new snack is a collaboration with Copper Cow Coffee. SF&WB Staff January 15, 2026 The company's first LTO of 2026 is launching as part of an online-exclusive bundle.Read More
BonBon Swedish Candy Co. debuts chocolate bar The treat aims to expand the brand beyond gummies. Candy Industry Staff January 15, 2026 Wafer-based snacks have long been a part of everyday life in Sweden—enjoyed casually, often, and without occasion, the brand notes.Read More
Club Crackers introduces ranch and extra buttery flavors Both innovations begin rolling out nationally starting in January. SF&WB Staff January 14, 2026 The snack brand is releasing two innovations this month: Club Minis Hidden Valley Ranch, a collab with Hidden Valley, as well as Club Extra Buttery.Read More
Mars aims to innovate with Skittles Gummies Fuego In recent years, Gen Z consumers have been looking for more adventurous candies. Liz Parker Kuhn January 7, 2026 We reached out to the brand to learn more about how the idea for the product came about.Read More
Kabang Energy Candy alters its formulation, packaging The updated treat will arrive on U.S. shelves this summer. Candy Industry Staff January 5, 2026 The confection will be changing from a hard shell to a chewy one.Read More
Huer Foods gets spicy with new gummies The company chats about its candy collab with Frank's RedHot. Liz Parker Kuhn January 5, 2026 The brand's new product touches on the "swicy" (sweet and spicy) trend, and aims to deliver a bold, unexpected flavor experience, it says. Read More
Study reveals top industry trends for 2026: IFT Digital tools will expand food safety adoption, and AI options will expand. SF&WB Staff December 24, 2025 The org's Science and Policy Initiatives Team unveils what will impact the food and policy landscape over the next year.Read More
Flock Foods launches Benihana-inspired chicken crisps The snacks will be available at select retailers in early 2026. SF&WB Staff December 18, 2025 Made from 100% real chicken and crafted with a teriyaki flavor profile, the Flock Chicken Skin Crisps are reportedly crispy and crunchy.Read More
Podcast: Candy Dates with Smood Sweets The company sells confection-coated fruit paired with natural ingredients. Candy Industry Staff December 18, 2025 The co-founder/CEO explains making candy with cleaner ingredients, the biggest challenge of creating the product, and how other candy companies can offer healthier options and processes. Read More
Realsy expands to 111 Midwest-area Costco locations The launch represents a key step in the brand's expansion, it says. SF&WB Staff December 17, 2025 For this launch, the brand is offering a club-exclusive variety pack: 24 filled dates featuring 12 peanut butter and 12 almond butter treats. Read More