CandyRific was being downright feminist last year when it introduced its latest novelty toy.  

Christmas Cookie is a milk chocolate bar featuring a white chocolate center with vanilla, cinnamon oil, and raw sugar crystals.

“Inexpensive Flag Day Chocolates marketed to adults” could be the next big thing — at least if new research from Mintel Food and Drink is to be believed.

There was a time when Sherwood Brands, Inc. sold everything from plush toys to Christmas gift baskets. But the U.S. producer of seasonal sweets, novelty items and holiday gift baskets is no more. Sherwood Brands and its affiliates eventually succumbed to the effects of a challenging economy, and starting on Feb. 24 company assets will be liquidated in a series of auctions.

The new Milky Way Caramel Apple Miniatures add a chocolate twist to this seasonal favorite.

Two classic candies join together to put a new spin on a traditional fall favorite. New M&M’S Candy Corn White Chocolate Candies combine M&M’S Chocolate Candies and candy corn. In the distinctive orange, yellow and white candy corn colors, these bright candies will bring a festive and delicious approach to snacking and decorating this fall.

The days of eating Peeps’ candy just at Easter are long gone. The company has created a new marshmallow and crispy rice confection for Halloween. The treats are shaped like either a ghost or a pumpkin and each one is sprinkled with compressed candy and individually wrapped.

Thompson Chocolate will feature several holiday treats for both Christmas and Halloween. These specially wrapped chocolates feature several different seasonal themes: the Groovy Ghost chocolates, for example, are shaped like ghosts and wrapped in foil that shows a ghost carrying a Jack-O-Lantern.

World’s Finest Chocolate’s Queen Anne’s cordial cherry treat now comes in a French vanilla flavor for the holidays. A premium whole cherry and French vanilla-flavored light, creamy filling are surrounded by a milk chocolate shell.