Gummies & Jellies

Joyride debuts Deep Sea Gummies, Sour Ice Pop Strips

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:15:40 -0400

Both new candies are free from artificial sweeteners or colors, and are reportedly made with less sugar than leading brands.

Huer Foods releases Master of the Universe gummies

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:56:00 -0400

The company is aiming to disrupt the standard "logo-slap" licensing model with a first-of-its-kind, character-driven product launch.

Amos launches 4D Gummy Crème Brûlée

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400

The confection transforms a familiar dessert into a portable, bite-sized treat, making premium enjoyment more accessible for everyday snacking, the brand says.

Issei selected for Olive Young's first U.S. store

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:40:00 -0400

The brand is bringing its BFY candy innovation to one of the year's most buzzed-about retail openings.

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:10:00 -0400

The unified approach links confection, salty, and better‑for‑you snacking to meet more occasions and strengthen retail execution.

Sour Patch Kids launches new chewy candy

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:59:00 -0400

The new product comes in the brand's classic flavors: Redberry, Blue Raspberry, Orange, Lemon, and Lime.

Better Sour launches line of tropical flavors

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:20:00 -0400

The three-year-old brand is expanding its portfolio with a cane sugar-sweetened lineup to reach more consumers, available first in Whole Foods as a limited summer offering.

Haribo rereleases patriotic pack for summer

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:10:00 -0400

According to the confectioner, consumers have been asking for the return of Red, White, and Blue Goldbears, particularly the Cherry and Blue Raspberry flavors that can't be found in other packs.

Nassau Candy adds to its bulk lineup of gummies

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:22:00 -0400

New flavors and gummy products include pickles and filled kitty paws, watermelon and pink lemonade slices, blue raspberries, plus licorice pastels.

Velondi Brands, Inc. adds cake-shaped gummies to lineup

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:26:00 -0400

New product releases and collaborations tied to Strawberry Shortcake will roll out this spring.

Energy gummies aim to be portable and flexible: GateDrop

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:53:00 -0400

We touched base with Co-founder and CEO Tim Near to chat about his inspiration for the brand and what's next on the horizon.

Smarties expands line with Squashies Sours candy

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Cherry and apple flavors bring a twist to the brand's foam gummy texture confection.

Sockerbit introduces new Swedish candy SKU at Target

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The brand enters the retailer's permanent candy aisle in 1,800 stores with a new Scandinavian sweet.

Huer Foods innovates to capture candy consumer interest

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The confectioner specializes in gummies and has a portfolio of more than 350 products.

GateDrop Energy Gummies prepare to launch

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0400

With just 35 calories and 8 g of sugar per four-gummy pack, the vegan product aims to offer a lighter, better-for-you alternative to traditional energy drinks.

BonBon, Moomins announce collaboration

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:14:00 -0400

The collection debuts BonBon x Moomin Sour Gummies and Strawberry & Blueberry Foam Clouds to international markets.

Beverage company acquires Punch'd Energy

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:00 -0400

The strategic acquisition aims to bring clean-label energy to pair with the company's coconut water brand.

Video: Better Sour on vegan candy trends

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Consumer expectations for plant-based are now non-negotiable: taste and texture must be identical to traditional products, not just "good for vegan," the brand's co-founder says.

Podcast: Monark Brands chats vegan candy trends

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:25:00 -0400

Plant-based candy is now mainstream, driven by consumer demand for plant-based, clean-label indulgences that match their values, the brand's founder says.

Chewy candy defines the texture playbook

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:55:00 -0400

Last year, Americans spent $5.5 billion on gummy, chewy, and licorice confections.

Ferrara goes organic with new Black Forest formulation

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:10:00 -0400

The new portfolio reportedly marks the brand's biggest step yet by offering health-conscious consumers a gummy candy with high-quality, real organic ingredients.

YumEarth debuts Easter chocolate bunny with jelly beans

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:27:00 -0400

The candy features a smooth dairy-free chocolate shell filled with sweet, chewy jelly beans.

Pac Pac Snacks launches four new jelly candies

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:58:00 -0400

Inspired by the founder's time living in Japan, the candy brand aims to bring a global approach to the category with its signature “slurp and chew” konjac jelly texture.

Sweet Stash strives to set a cleaner ingredient standard

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:00 -0400

We touched base with co-founders and multi-platinum musicians the Potash twins, who launched the brand with actor Martin Starr.

Trolli celebrates Xbox's 25th with LTO packaging

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:19:00 -0400

Running now through August, the "Sour Up and Win" program features a collectable series of candy packs that unlock in-game content for three marquee titles.

Mojoz to debut gummy shot glass

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:27:00 -0400

The GummiShooter is a durable, flavorful edible candy shot glass made from high-quality gummies, the brand says.

Sour Patch Kids introduces Glow Ups Eggs

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The chewy egg-shaped sour gummies are layered with black-light-reactive edible confetti (made from flavorless turmeric extract) for a glowing experience.

BUBS launches Sour and Sweet Mix at Walmart

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:00 -0400

Rather than choosing just one flavor, the new bag is designed to recreate the feeling of a pick-and-mix candy wall in a single, resealable pack.

Podcast: Sweet Ventures Group talks innovative candy

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:50:00 -0400

The brand talks about how younger consumer demographics directly inspired the making of the product, and how it selects its flavors.

Sweet Stash gummies announces expansion

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:36:00 -0400

The brand was founded by actor Martin Starr and multi-platinum musicians the Potash Twins.