Chocolove is reviving its festive Tree-Shaped Bites for the holidays, adding two new filled chocolates to the limited-time lineup. The treats feature premium ingredients, traceable cocoa and Rainforest Alliance certification, available online and at major retailers.
Colombina’s Bon Bon Bum has partnered with Tajín for a mashup that pairs fruit-filled lollipops with a chile-lime dip pouch. The 20-count packs are available online and at select retailers for $11.99.
Alec’s Ice Cream closed an oversubscribed $11 million Series A round led by Imaginary Ventures to expand its regenerative organic mission. The raise follows the viral launch of its Culture Cup line and rapid retail growth in 2025.
Mars is launching M&M’s POP’d Caramel, its first freeze-dried candy, with a crisp, airy texture and familiar caramel taste. The product will roll out online in November and hit retailers nationwide in January 2026.
Junkless is entering the protein bar space with a lineup designed for “functional indulgence,” offering 15g of protein, 3–5g of sugar and no artificial ingredients. Flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter, Birthday Cake and Cookies & Cream aim to merge candy-bar taste with better-for-you nutrition.
Mars, Hershey, Lindt, Ferrero and others debut new offerings from Halloween-themed launches to PB&J and snickerdoodle flavors, highlighting collaborations and flavor-driven limited editions
September 24, 2025
Seasonal launches and brand collaborations bring new flavors and formats to the candy aisle, from PB&J M&M’S to Oreo Reese’s Cookies.
These iconic brands come together with not one, but two new products for fans to enjoy. Introducing the Reese’s Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese’s Cookie—a two-way mash-up between legacy brands.
Now available at Costco statewide, the indulgent high-protein bar kicks off Grenade’s American debut with bold flavors, gym activations, and interactive experiences
Known for indulgent flavors, soft, triple-layered texture, and high-protein content (20g of protein with 1g of sugar in each bar), the bar can fuel post-workout routine or provide a quick bite on the go.
From cheese snacks to ice cream indulgences and high-protein yogurts, dairy brands are redefining taste, texture, and functionality to meet evolving consumer craving
From the refrigerated case to the freezer, dairy processors old and new, big and small are addressing every on-trend aspect of dietary needs, better-for-you functional health, global flavors and snacking.
Overall US bakery launches grew by about 1% in 2024. The category was led by cakes, pastries and sweet goods with a 12% increase in launches versus the prior year.