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SmartSweets adds Sour Flowers to its seasonal lineup

SmartSweets adds Sour Flowers to its seasonal lineup

The brand is also launching its Sweet Fish at U.S. Costco locations.
SF&WB Staff
March 17, 2026

The new candy is available in Peach and Purpleberry flavors, and has only 3 g of sugar per 50 g bag.


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Icon Foods cracks code on reduced-sugar formulation

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, isomalt, and more can lower sugar content.
Icon Foods Thom King
Thom King
July 3, 2025

Today’s consumers want balance: candy options that are clean, functional, low in sugar, and still indulgent enough to scratch that sweet tooth itch.


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VIDEO: Showcasing new SmartSweets products

VIDEO: Showcasing new SmartSweets products

Co-CEOs Heidi Dorosin and Katrina Hahn talk new Cinnamon Bears, SweetChews.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 11, 2025

Dorosin and Hahn discuss the decision to bring back SweetChews with new flavors, the challenges of putting cinnamon into a gummy snack, and how to create a healthy candy product without sacrificing taste.


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SmartSweets to launch two confections in January

SmartSweets to launch two confections in January

The new treats include Cinnamon Bears and SweetChews.
Candy Industry Staff
December 12, 2024

After years of R&D, SmartSweets is cracking the code on a low-sugar chew and officially entering the cinnamon category.


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SmartSweets expands to QVC

Podcast: SmartSweets on gummy trends, consumer behaviors

The brand offers BFY gummies and other products.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
October 3, 2024

We recently caught up with the co-CEOs of SmartSweets about how the company works to keep up with consumer interests, plus notable recent innovations in gummies.


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State of the Industry 2024: Hard candy enjoys growth

Consumers search for value, better-for-you products.
Joyce Friedberg
September 13, 2024

The hard candy category has seen moderate growth, driven by new innovation and B4Y products.


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SmartSweets expands to QVC

SmartSweets expands to QVC

The brand is expanding its marketing efforts to promote its QVC debut.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
August 21, 2024

Heidi Dorosin, co-CEO, SmartSweets, talks about the company's move to expanding its lineup to QVC, and how it plans its marketing campaigns.


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Smartsweets upgrades its recipes based on feedback

SmartSweets upgrades recipe based on consumer feedback

All flavors continue to provide up to 92% less sugar than traditional candy.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 24, 2024

The new recipe represents months and months of recipe testing and consumer feedback.


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SmartSweets releases inaugural consumer candy survey

SmartSweets releases inaugural consumer candy survey

The survey highlights key consumer behavior insights.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 7, 2024

With a growing interest in healthier candy options, the brand is taking a deep dive into consumer preferences and behaviors surrounding candy consumption.


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SmartSweets debuts Caramels

SmartSweets debuts Caramels

Caramels have 94 percent less sugar than other soft caramels.
September 21, 2022

Made without artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols or added sugar, SmartSweets Caramels have 94 percent less sugar than other soft caramels.


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