Mints & Gum: Consumers look beyond minty freshness The gum and mints category increased in sales from 2022 to 2023. Liz Parker Kuhn March 24, 2023 Millennials tend to gravitate towards new or fruity gum and mints flavors, such as lemon or lemonade, whereas other age groups continue to enjoy classic mint flavors.Read More
NCA Board of Trustees names Bazooka Candy Brands President Tony Jacobs as chair Jacobs will serve as board chair for a two-year term. March 9, 2023 Jacobs most recently served as vice chair and will take over for departing NCA Board Chair Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors.Read More
Bazooka Candy Brands releases Easter lineup Suggested retail prices range from $1.00 to $10.98. February 28, 2023 Bazooka Candy Brands' lineup for Easter includes new variations on Ring Pop, Push Pop, and Juicy Drop Gummies.Read More
Bazooka pops into new year with Push Pop Gummy Pop-its Gummies feature refillable container, four different flavors. February 1, 2023 The new product features cone-shaped gummies that are easy to dispense from their container.Read More
Bazooka Candy Brands releases seasonal Valentine's Day, Easter lineup Suggested retail prices range from $1.00 to $3.68. January 19, 2023 Bazooka Candy Brands released a Juicy Drop Gummies Heart Shaped Gift Box for Valentine's Day and an Easter Ring Pop 3-ct. bag.Read More
Bazooka 75th anniversary documentary available for streaming Film to honor brand's history, legacy. December 9, 2022 The short film shares unheard stories of the Bazooka brand and depicts its rise to becoming a global candy brand.Read More
Bazooka partners with Birch Coffee to celebrate 75th anniversary Companies collaborate on “Cup of Joe” campaign. November 9, 2022 Birch Coffee locations will offer a limited-edition "Classic Cup of Joe'' coffee blend, packaged in Bazooka's iconic red, white and blue graphics.Read More
State of the Industry: Non-chocolate novelty sees double-digit growth Marshmallows see greater interest, thanks to s’mores, beverage bombs. Alyse Thompson July 21, 2022 The non-chocolate novelty category, as well as marshmallows and specialty nut and coconut candy, have experienced growth over the last year.Read More
State of the Industry 2022: Gummy texture, flavor innovation drive growth in non-chocolate chewy candy Better-for-you gummy market continues to expand. Alyse Thompson July 13, 2022 The versatility of the gummy format is one driver of the category’s growth. Read More
Bazooka celebrates Father's Day with 'dad joke' campaign Campaign recruits four celebrities who love "dad jokes." June 1, 2022 Springboarding off the successful Bazooka Dad Joke campaign in 2021, Bazooka has enlisted four new celebrities who share a common love of dad jokes.Read More