M&M’S has announced its latest product innovation, M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis. The new addition to the iconic M&M’S line-up inspires more moments of happiness by combining the beloved flavor of M&M’S Peanut Butter chocolate candies with the tiny fun size of M&M’S Minis, delivering a rich, peanut-buttery taste and satisfyingly crunchy candy shell in every teeny-tiny bite. […]
Plant-Based Chocolate Bar
The Hershey Co. has launched its new Plant Based Extra Creamy Bar with Almonds and Sea Salt. This new plant-based chocolate bar is an oat chocolate confection with a “melt-in-your-mouth” experience made with dairy alternatives and certified vegan. Hershey’s Plant-Based Extra Creamy with Almonds and Sea Salt is available now in 1.55-ounce bars. The Hershey Co. […]
Candy, Cookies and Chips
Senior Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes taste tests Lays Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed Flavored, Chips Deluxe Fudgy and Reese’s Creamy.
Hat-Shaped Gummies
Wonka Candy has introduced its limited-edition Wonka Magic Hat Gummies in anticipation of the new Wonka movie. Wonka Magic Hat Gummies are a fun, imaginative treat that allows fans to become part of the magical world of Willy Wonka. Each pack includes an assortment of top hat-shaped gummies in four fruity flavor combinations, including Strawberry […]
Candy Remains King for Repeat Customers
A new report has found that candy reigns as the most popular category with repeat c-store customers, with salty snacks and bakery close behind. The report, titled “Understanding the Food-Focused C-Store Shopper,” was published by FoodserviceResults, working alongside the National Advisory Group (NAG) and CStore Decisions, and outlines the habits of foodservice-minded c-store customers. In…
Berry-Flavored Gummies
Haribo has launched its new Wild Berry Goldbears. The limited-edition gummies are inspired by consumers’ love of fruity flavors. The new gummies are also the same Goldbears shapes that fans know and love but with bursts of berry flavors: Blueberry, Wild Cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry and Wild Berry. Wild Berry Goldbears are available now in stores […]
Ice Cream-Flavored Sour Candy
Sour Punch is tackling the summer heat with its new Ice Cream Truck Twists. Each 24.5-ounce bag contains different flavors, including Cherry Sherbet, Orange Cream Bar, Americana Pop, and Strawberry Snow Cone, and is individually wrapped to stay fresh for summer adventures. Consumers can find Ice Cream Truck Twists at retailers nationwide for a suggested […]
Disney Pumpkin-Themed Candy Cases
CandyRific has announced its Halloween 2023 offerings, including new Disney Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Pumpkin-Themed Candy Cases. Each character case includes 0.35 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and colors). Each case also features a loop on the top to hang the character case from a chain or string and a hinged […]
Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s has launched its new Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups. This new treat is an oat chocolate confection made with dairy alternatives and certified vegan. Reese’s Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups are available on shelves now in 1.4-ounce bars. The Hershey Co. www.thehersheycompany.com
How to Boost Summer Candy Sales
Boosting summer candy sales is a matter of reminding convenience store shoppers just how much fun summer should be — and what a large part of that fun candy has always been and will always remain. It begins with the retailing basics: having a good mix of the best-selling candies and brands together with value-driven…