Just Born introduces PEEPS Spooky Friends marshmallow candies

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Just Born is brewing a variety of treats for this Halloween, the company said.

Just Born announced plans to unveil individually wrapped Peeps, the confectioner’s most noted candy, in a new line called Spooky Friends. The marshmallow candies will be available in assorted Halloween shapes, including bats, ghosts and spiders. Traditional Halloween Peeps will also be available this year. Suggested retail prices for both size assortments are $1.99 and $5.99.

Additionally, three of Just Born’s other brands, Mike and Ike’s, Hot Tamales and Peanut Chews, will be available in miniature sized for trick-or-treaters. Miniature half-ounce boxes of Mike and Ike’s and Hot Tamales are available in 10.5-oz bags at an SRP of $1.99. Also, 31.5-oz variety bags containing both brands will be available with an SRP of $5.99.

Peanut Chews will be available in both original dark chocolate and milk chocolate flavors, and will be offered in three assortments sizes, of 8 oz., 14 oz. and 3 lb. bags, ranging from $1.99 to $5.99 in price.