Retro Candy | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

IT'SUGAR introduces Retro Sours

The nostalgic treats use the same recipe as the classic Altoids Sours.

Candy Industry Staff

September 11, 2024

IT'SUGAR has introduced Altoids Retro Sours, available now in all IT’SUGAR stores nationwide.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

Candy Cameo

1985 Kit Kat contest featured in Stranger Things Season 3

KitKatKa$h, gave away $150,000 in prizes to consumers in the 80s.

Crystal Lindell

July 22, 2019

Stranger Things Season 3 takes place in the summer of 1985, and the show goes out of its way to get all the details of the time period perfect.

Bazooka launches Throwback pack featuring original comics

6-ct. pack features graphics from the 1980s.

April 5, 2019

Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Co., Inc., is returning to its roots by launching the Bazooka Throwback pack.

Elvis PEZ-ley dispensers

IT'SUGAR, Deerfield Beach, Fla.

February 12, 2019

IT’SUGAR's Elvis PEZ-ley collection features of two different dispenser designs – a 1960s Elvis and a 1970s Elvis.

Jelly Belly Retro Collection

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

September 7, 2018

Jelly Belly Candy Co. shines a spotlight on its timeless confections with the Retro Collection.

Retro candy tins

Boston America Corp., Woburn, Ma.

Alyse Thompson

March 30, 2017

From women’s fashion to the meteoric rise of Stranger Things on Netflix, the resurgence of ‘80s themes is reaching all markets in 2017. Boston America has introduced three new products inspired by the trend.

Mike and Ike Retro Flavors: Cotton Candy and Root Beer

Mike and Ike, Bethlehem, Pa.

Abigail Watt

January 28, 2015

Meant to inspire wonderful memories from loyal fans, Mike and Ike will bring back two retro flavors, complete with retro packaging.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Barrellin’ Along

Cracker Barrel’s candy section offers nostalgia, sense of wonder to all ages, successfully tapping into every retro decade.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2013

Each of their more than 600 stores features a huge selection of surprisingly fun treats. Tucked below the register, piled high on a display table and stacked on shelves all over the store.