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May 17, 2013
Dodgers baseball teams up with Quench gum for 2013 season

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their partnership of Mueller Sports Medicine and Quench Gum for the 2013 regular season.

April 29, 2013
Jelly Belly jelly beans digs up jewel collection

Jelly Belly Candy celebrated National Jelly Bean Day last week by introducing a new line of jelly beans coated with an edible, iridescent sheen.

April 22, 2013
Peeps, Mike and Ike launch summer flavors

Peeps candy, a Just Born brand, will roll out two new summertime flavors to retailers nationwide, the company announced today. Just Born also announced Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends will return for its fourth consecutive summer.

April 12, 2013
Mars Chocolate offers sneak peek for Valentine's Day 2014

Mars Chocolate North America offered Drug Store News a sneak-peek at the company's anticipated lineup for Valentine's Day 2014. The company plans a robust line of products with plenty of new items for retail shelves.

April 11, 2013
Warrell Corp. introduces new caramel line

Snack manufacturer Warrell Corp. is introducing a new line of caramel candies, the company said.

March 18, 2013
Rite Aid expands Easter, spring product selections

Rite Aid is stocking Easter and spring supplies at its stores in anticipation of the holiday and season, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

March 14, 2013
Nestlé reveals new candy offerings in time to stock Easter baskets

Just in time for Easter celebrations, Nestlé USA Confections and Snacks has unveiled a handful of new offerings available in retail stores nationwide.

March 14, 2013
Tabasco jelly beans fire up candy aisle

Jelly Belly Candy Company has introduced new Jelly Belly Tabasco jelly bean bottles to candy shelves, the company announced.

March 8, 2013
Arco Health introduces weight-loss gum

Arco Health announced the release of a new chewing gum designed to aid users in losing weight and to keep their appetites in check.

March 8, 2013
Wrigley plans caffeinated gum launch next month

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is launching a new chewing gum that comes with a kick.

February 6, 2013
Nestlé expands Valentine’s candy seasonal assortment

Nestle announced new additions to its line of Valentine’s Day offerings.

January 25, 2013
Popchips to launch Katy Perry-inspired flavor

Pop singer Katy Perry will leave her mark on the newest flavor from snack brand Popchips, the company said.

January 18, 2013
Jelly Belly unveils Disney-themed jelly beans

The jelly beans are available in 2.8-oz. bags featuring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy.

January 14, 2013
Just Born introduces chocolate-covered cherry Peeps for Valentine's Day

The maker of Peeps marshmallow candies is introducing a new flavor for Valentine's Day.

November 13, 2012
Quest Nutrition launches high-protein peanut butter cups

Quest Nutrition on Tuesday launched Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups, a high-protein chocolate candy with 20 g of protein per serving.

November 5, 2012
Holiday novelties to lead sales

Seasonal candy generates 40% to 45% of total category sales, according to data from the National Confectioners Association.

November 5, 2012
Olympic-worthy health

Playmaker Nutrition is looking to knock multivitamin sales out of the ballpark with a new gummy line targeting teens and tweens.

October 10, 2012
Mars Chocolate to debut Snickers Bites and Milky Way Bites

Mars Chocolate is gearing up for the launch of new candies that are "unwrapped, pop-'em-in-your-mouth, bite-sized cubes."

September 20, 2012
Just Born introduces new Peeps, Mike and Ike treats for Halloween

Just Born has introduced new Halloween-themed candies under its Peeps and Mike and Ike brands.

September 12, 2012
New Softlips Marshmallow Ghost hits shelves just in time for Halloween

The Mentholatum Co.’s Softlips brand has announced the launch of a new Halloween-themed lip balm that is hitting retail stores in early September.

September 6, 2012
Popcorn, Indiana launches new snacks

Popcorn, Indiana is sweetening up the snacks aisle.

August 21, 2012
Church & Dwight acquires Vitafusion, L'il Critters line of gummy supplements

Church & Dwight on Monday became the latest large-scale CPG company to field a line of gummy vitamins with its acquisition of Avid Health for $650 million in cash.

August 20, 2012
'Old-school' Peanut Chews is back, with new packaging, ad campaign

The Philadelphia chocolate-and-peanut bar that started as a World War I ration is back — even though it didn't really go anywhere. Candy company Just Born announced that it has overhauled its Peanut Chews' brand image to better reflect its roots.

July 23, 2012
Green Forest Nutrition introduces Gummy Owls

Green Forest Nutrition recently introduced a line of what it is touting as weight-loss gummies.

June 28, 2012
Jelly Belly gets 'Sunkist' with new treats

Jelly Belly has unveiled a new line created under license from Sunkist Growers.

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