Kansas City-based Russell Stover Candies is appealing to low-carbohydrate dieters with its Russell Stover Low Carb brand of options, including mint patties and toffee squares, which contain zero sugar carbohydrates. Lastly, Innovative Candy Concepts adds Sinfully Delicious Candy Bites to its lineup. Tagged as “guilt free,” the line is described as “real desserts without all the calories.” The soft candies contain only 2 calories each and are fat- and sugar-free. Flavors include key lime pie, mocha butterscotch sundae, and Southern peach cobbler.
Another new line is from ConAgra (Omaha, Neb.) called Banquet Meal Toppers. These “meat in sauce” varieties are poured over rice, noodles or potatoes and come in Chicken, Turkey and Beef varieties. The product is microwaveable, and an 18-oz. pouch (serving four) retails for about $3.