novelty | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

State of the Industry 2023: Miscellaneous candies attract buyers

Facing a continued assortment of challenges, producers in the category continue to thrive.

August 16, 2023

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine.

Tornante, Madison Dearborn rename Topps candy, gift card divisions

The divisions generated more than $250M in revenue in 2021.

January 5, 2022

Michael D. Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) has renamed the confections and gift cards divisions of Topps, Inc. as the The Bazooka Companies, Inc. after selling its sports and entertainment division to Fanatics.

CandyRific to introduce Jurassic World fan

Fan will be available ahead of June 10 movie release.

January 3, 2022

The candy fan will be available prior to the June 10 release of the newest film in the “Jurassic World Dominion” franchise.

Yowie Group reintroduces early collectibles in nostalgic campaign

“Blast from the Past” will allow new fans to collect, older fans to complete collections.

May 27, 2021

Yowie Group has launched a nostalgic campaign, titled "Blast from the Past," featuring animals from its earliest surprise-inside chocolate eggs.

Bazooka launches Juicy Drop Gummy Dip ‘N Stix

Product features chewy candy sticks, sour candy gel for dipping.

April 21, 2021

Bazooka Candy Brands, the confections segment of The Topps Company Inc., is introducing a new addition to the Juicy Drop portfolio: Gummy Dip ‘N Stix.

CandyRific adds Loki to line of Marvel’s Avengers fans

Character fan comes with fruit-flavored dextrose candies.

April 19, 2021

CandyRific has Loki to its line of Marvel’s Avengers character fans, joining Black Panther, Black Widow and Spider-Man.

Long Island mom gets patent for Yum-Wick chocolate candles

Tara Wright’s Yum-Wick are completely edible, Belgian chocolate party candles.

August 21, 2019

Tara Wright, creator of Yum-Wick edible chocolate candles, has received a patent for her product, which is made with Belgian chocolate.

Three confectioners honored during August ECRM event

Buyers Choice Winners announced; new products featured

Alyse Thompson

October 20, 2016

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal event in late August at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel in New Orleans, La.

Three confectioners honored as 2016 Buyer’s Choice Award winners during August ECRM event

Retail buyers vote for new chocolate, non-chocolate, novelty products.

Alyse Thompson

September 14, 2016

No Everyday & Summer Seasonal event would be complete without the Buyer’s Choice Awards, sponsored by Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM. Participating candy companies submitted new products for retail buyers to taste. The buyers also voted for their favorite in each of three categories: Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Novelty.