ALL CANDY EXPO Product Introductions (Part 3)
Primrose Candy Co.
Introduced by Primrose Candy Co. were Hunkey Dorey Popcorn Mix Canisters. The caramel-glazed popcorn is mixed with almonds and pecans, and is kosher-certified. Recloseable containers hold nine ounces, and ship 24 per case. They have a SRP of $2.89.
Also available are Yuletide Caramel Swirls. Assorted chocolate raspberry, chocolate peppermint, eggnog and butter rum caramels are in 14-ounce bow-tied stand-up bags. Shipping 12 per case, they have a SRP of $3.99.
The company also showed Candy Mae Holiday Fruits, an assortment of taffy in cranberry, pomegranate and blueberry flavors. They are kosher-certified with a SRP of $2.99. The 10-ounce boxes ship 12 per case.
Sahale Snacks, Inc.
Three nut mix selections were debuted by Sahale Snacks, Inc. Cashews with Pomegranate and Vanilla, Almond PB&J with Peanuts and Berries, and Almonds with Cranberries, Honey and Sea Salt are packed in gusseted recloseable pouches that hold four ounces. Shipping six per case, they have a SRP of $4.59.
BDI Marketing
BDI Marketing released Mini Thin Rush Energy Gum containing caffeine, L-Taurine, and vitamins B6, B12 and niacin. The company claims two pieces of gum provide the energy equivalent of its two-ounce liquid energy drink shots. Available in spearmint and cinnamon, each blister pack holds eight pieces and 0.8 ounces with a SRP of $1.99. They ship 12 12-ct displays per case.
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co.
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co revealed the 80 Calories line, featuring licensed characters such as Disney Princesses and Cars, and Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants. The mini milk chocolate squares are kosher-certified, bite-sized and shaped to look like characters from the cartoons. Six 80-calorie packs are in each 3.17-ounce box. Shipping eight per case and in 48-ct shippers, products have a SRP of $2.99.
Mellace Family Brands, Inc.
Mellace Family Brands, Inc. unveiled Mama Mellace's Chocolate Boxes - kosher-certified dark chocolate-covered cinnamon almonds in eight-ounce boxes. Also shown were milk chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and sugarfree milk chocolate-covered macadamia nuts in six-ounce boxes. Each variety has a SRP of $4.99 and ships 12 per case.
The Snack Factory, Inc.
All-natural Dark Chocolate Covered and Peanut Butter Covered Pretzel Crisps debuted from The Snack Factory, Inc. The pretzels are baked and fat-free, and the dark chocolate version is made with 45% cacao. With a SRP range of $2.99 to $3.99, the five-ounce pouches ship 12 per case and in 96-ct shippers.
Chicago Importing Co.
Chicago Importing Co. showcased Aux Anysetiers du Roy's Fondue au Chocolat Noir 70% Cacao à la Fleur de Sel. Seven ounces of melting chocolate comes in a microwavable stoneware pot, and has a SRP of $21.95. They ship in 12-ct cases, and wire display racks holding 24 units are also available.
Osmanium Candy Co.
Jitterbeans, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans with a candy shell, are now available from Osmanium Candy Co. The company said each 1.4-ounce box has 600 mg of caffeine, which is equal to six cups of coffee. With a SRP of $2.99, they ship 18 12-ct displays per case.
BestSweet, Inc.
BestSweet, Inc. presented Espresso 'n Cream Baskin-Robbins Smooth & Creamy Hard Candy, which combines the tastes of espresso and real cream. The regular variety is in six-ounce bags, and a sugarfree variety, sweetened with Splenda, is in 2.75-ounce bags. Both ship 12 per case and have a SRP of $1.99.
B & R Classics
B & R Classics debuted Amaretti Del Chiostro Autentici cookies, a line of specialty cookies imported from Italy. The line includes Cantuccini biscotti, Baci di Saronno, Crunchy & Soft Amaretti, Limoncini and Canestrelli sugar-coated rings. With a SRP of $4.99, three-ounce boxes ship 12 per case.
At the EXPO, the company also introduced Joseph Banks Cassava Chips in Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime, Roasted Tomato and Cracked Pepper. Bags hold four ounces and have a SRP of $3.99. They ship 14 per case.
