Independent Retailer Blog

Both of the Annabelle’s Big Hunk candy bars (Peanut and Almond) are unique and original in the marketplace.  There are no other candy bars quite like them! 

Albanese Confectionery is the leading manufacturer of the World’s Best Gummies located in the heart of the Midwest! Using only high-quality ingredients found in the USA, the Gummi with the A on the tummy™ offers a softer chew that’s bursting with flavor and sour gummies that start sour and stay sour!

Perfetti Van Melle has launched Mentos Pure Fresh Gum in a paperboard bottle in the U.S.

Candy has been a critical growth driving segment for the total convenience category. Airheads innovation has proven to be mainly incremental to the category, including gum, and has proven to have more incremental innovation than the competition.

HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy expands its innovative portfolio of vibrant flavors with the launch of the HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix, featuring three new offerings: Black Cherry, Raspberry and Blueberry. No need to wait for summer to enjoy your favorite berry flavors, these are always in season.

Bazooka Candy Brands has launched a wide variety of new products to add to their powerhouse portfolio. Kids and parents alike love Bazooka products, and these new items will be no exception. This year the brand has launched Juicy Drop Gummy Dip ‘N Stix, Totally Awesome Dragon Gummies, Totally Awesome Unicorn Gummies, Hot Wheels Finders Keepers, and SpongeBob SquarePants Finders Keepers.

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. received its second award for their newest product at the Candy Industry sponsored 2020 ECRM Everyday & Summer Seasonal Candy Planning Session Aug. 31-Sept. 11.