Zolli Candy | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

State of the Industry 2024: Hard candy enjoys growth

Consumers search for value, better-for-you products.

Joyce Friedberg

September 13, 2024

The hard candy category has seen moderate growth, driven by new innovation and B4Y products.

Zolli Candy introduces seasonal packaging for Halloween

The brand debuts monster-themed Zollipops, Zaffi Taffy, and caramels.

Candy Industry Staff

September 9, 2024

Zolli Candy expects record seasonal sales at Busch's, Randazzo's, and even at Corewell Health.

Zolli Candy debuts market-first zero-sugar gum pop

Zolli Gum PopZ feature zero-sugar gum inside and a zero-sugar hard candy shell.

Jenni Spinner

January 17, 2024

Zolli Gum PopZ feature zero-sugar gum inside and a zero-sugar hard candy shell.

Zolli Candy, teen's sugar-free candy company, to introduce Zolli Gum PopZ at Sweets & Snacks Expo

VIDEO: Talking sugar-free lollipops, gummies, and caramels with Zolli Candy

The brand's founder speaks about its origins and products.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 12, 2023

Alina Morse, founder, Zolli Candy, speaks about its sugar-free products, including its new Caramelz and Gummeez, and how she started the company at age seven.

Zolli Candy, teen's sugar-free candy company, to introduce Zolli Gum PopZ at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Brand also recently launched Zolli Carmalez and Gummeez.

May 19, 2023

18-year-old high school senior Alina Morse returns with her company to Sweets & Snacks Expo next week in Chicago.

Zolli Candy participates in ‘Battle of the Brands’ TV competition

Better-for-you brands vy for brand awareness, sales, investment.

August 15, 2022

“Battle of the Brands" is a reality TV competition featuring better-for-you food and beverage brands vying for increased brand awareness, sales and investment.

Zolli Candy partners with DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Boss Baby’ sequel

Limited-edition packaging will feature “Boss Baby” characters.

March 10, 2021

Zolli Candy has partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film, “The Boss Baby: Family Business,” to launch limited-edition packaging for its healthy candy featuring new and returning “Boss Baby” characters.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson

July 20, 2020

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

Teen creator of Zolli Candy, sister decorate ‘Easter trees’

Alina and Lola Morse spread springtime cheer with decorated trees.

April 9, 2020

Alina Morse, the 14-year-old creator of Zolli Candy, and her 10-year-old sister, Lola, have decorated Christmas trees to make “Easter trees.”

Zolli Candy expands to 10,000 stores

Founder Alina Morse doubles giveaway campaign.

March 21, 2019

Zolli Candy is now available in 10,000 stores, thanks to the brand's launch in 1,100 Target locations and on Target.com. Additionally, 13-year-old founder Alina Morse announced that with the retail expansion she would double her Million Smiles giveaway campaign to Two Million Smiles.