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Protein Twists

Protein Twist is a gummy candy with a similar taste and texture to more traditional gummy bears.

Fancy Food Show: Snacks

The Winter Fancy Food show spotlighted more than 80,000 speciality products, including these snacks:

Fancy Food Show: Non-chocolate

The Winter Fancy Food show spotlighted more than 80,000 speciality products, including these non-chocolate treats:

Fancy Food Show: Chocolate

The Winter Fancy Food show spotlighted more than 80,000 speciality products, including these chocoatle treats:

Juicy Drop Taffy

Building on the two-in-one candy experience that has made the Juicy Drop brand successful, Bazooka Candy has created a taffy candy that lets kids control their own flavor intensity.

Altoids Smalls: Nordic Mint

Altoids Smalls: Nordic Mint is the fifth flavor in the Altoid Smalls series. Nordic Mint presents a strong and unique flavor, one that manages to linger without being overpowering.

Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk

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Ghirardelli’s newest additions to its stock are what the company calls “upgraded milk chocolate.”

Wiley Wallaby Red and Black Outback Beans

Wiley Wallaby’s new Outback Beans feature candy shells and either red or black chewy centers. Naturally flavored, the company describes them as a “gourmet candy.”

Dark Chocolate + Intelligentsia Coffee

Askinosie Chocolate has teamed up with Intelligentsia Coffee to release a new chocolate bar in it’s CollaBARation line: Dark Chocolate + Intelligentsia Coffee.

G.H. Cretors’ Chicago Mix

Combining caramel corn and cheese corn in the same bag – offering addictive hits of sweet, salty, crunchy and cheesy in every bite – this new mix is made using a special, “mushroom” variety popping corn, which contains only all-natural ingredients, is free of GMOs and certified Kosher.

Nature Valley Granola Thins

An indulgent 80-calorie granola snack, Nature Valley granola thins are available in both dark chocolate and dark chocolate peanut butter. The thins are 100% natural and are made with delicate, crispy toasted granola and dark chocolate.

M&M’S Snack Mix

Mars is taking its signature candy to the snack aisle with its new M&M’S Snack Mix. The mixes are meant to satisfy cravings for both sweet and salty and come in three varieties.

Bakery Delights

Palmer Candies has introduced a new product that’s sure to satisfy snack cravings everywhere. The company has introduced a line of Bakery Delights, including: Peanut Butter Swirls – chocolate-covered, peanut butter-drizzled twists; Caramel Swirls – white chocolate and caramel-drizzled twists; and Yummy Chow – sweetened chocolate peanut butter corn cereal.

S’Mores Mix

Mellace’s new S’Mores Mix is a combination of ingredients found in the classic treat – milk chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows. The sweet, crunch and chocolaty mix will leave consumers craving for more and reminiscing about a crackling campfire with every bite.

Brix Smooth Dark Chocolate

Artisan chocolate company Brix Chocolate has added a new Smooth Dark Chocolate to its line of all-natural, hand-crafted chocolates. Formulated to pair with wine, the chocolate is made of single-origin Ghanaian chocolate, known for its bright, red fruit tones.

Starburst Flavor Morph

The newest Starburst offers more than just a variety of flavors in each pack – now, consumers will get to experience a variety of flavors in every square.

3 Musketeers Coconut

Following the success of its M&M’s Coconut product, Mars has introduced the flavor to another fan favorite, 3 Musketeers. Coconut lovers will experience the flavor in the signature light and fluffy chocolate nougat wrapped in rich, milk chocolate.

DeMets Hazelnut Turtle

DeMets has enhanced its signature Turtle by adding hazelnut to the mix. The result is an satisfying change to an old favorite that allows the hazelnut to shine without drastically changing the Turtle’s classic milk chocolate and caramel flavor profile.

NACS: New products

The 2011 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show, held Oct. 1-4 at McCormick Place in Chicago, offered attendees a chance to see the latetest and greatest in new products. Here, Candy Industry takes a look at some of its favorites from the show. 

Nature Valley Fruit Twists

General Mills has put a fun twist on snacking with the introduction of Natural Valley Fruit Twists, developed exclusively for the convenience channel. An ideal fit for the candy or snack aisle, Nature Valley Fruit Twists are available in cherry and strawberry varieties. Each 1.27-ounce package delivers two servings of fruit, and is 100% natural and gluten-free.

Roca Dark

The makers of a variety of Roca flavors have introduced a dark chocolate option. The confection features the company’s signature nuts on the inside, which accentuates the flavor. And, like all of Roca’s other products, Roca Dark is all-natural.

Dove chocolate bar relaunch

Dove Chocolate bars soon will feature a wider size, more chocolate, and a new chocolate mould design — all at the same price point as before.

PB&J’s

European Chocolate’s latest treat would make a sweet addition to any lunch box. Their PB&J’s combine chocolate with peanut butter and either strawberry or grape filling.

Nonni’s Biscotti Bites

Nonni’s has introduced a mini-version of its signature treat. Biscotti Bites make for a perfect snack and come in three flavors, including: Classic almond, almond dark chocolate and caramel milk chocolate. They pair well with coffee or a glass of wine, but are also a treat by themselves.

Jelly Belly Snapple Flavors

Jelly Belly Candy Co. has teamed up with Snapple to create a new line of Jelly Belly beans with Snapple Juice Drinks. The candymakers began at the source – Snapple Juice Drink concentrates in five tangy and sweet Snapple flavors: Fruit Punch, Mango Madness, Cranberry Raspberry, Pink Lemonade and Kiwi Strawberry.

Pretzel Crisps Dark Chocolate & Peppermint

Pretzel Crisps has added a Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps to it’s holiday line. The crisps are coated in rich premium dark chocolate and delicately sprinkled with peppermint candy pieces, adding a burst of calming coolness.

Sweet Potato Chips

Made with wholesome, organic sweet potatoes and fresh ingredients and just 115 calories per serving, these raw and vegan sweet potato chips offer a nutritious fat-free snacking option.

Red Velvet Cupcake Bites

A new candy promises the fun of dessert in a bite-sized treat. Red Velvet Cupcake Bites feature a cupcake center, covered in creamy red frosting with a distinctive “red velvety” taste.

The Wine Collection

Finally, the perfect balance of Wine & Chocolate. The Spicy Merlot Bon Bon starts with a delicate 38% milk chocolate shell and is filled with a smooth, velvety milk chocolate ganache infused with merlot, cinnamon, orange, with a touch of black peppercorn on the finish.

TLC Peanutty Dark Chocolate-layered Granola Bars

New to Kashi’s TLC portfolio is Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered granola bars. Made with Kashi’s signuature blend of seven whole grains, each bar starts with a chewy granola base made with peanut butter and peanut chunks









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