2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Gourmet/Premium – Confections
Product Submissions
| Exhibitor | Brand | Product | Innovation Statement | Price | Weight | Photo | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONARK | Mattigan's | Dubai Style Chocolate Spread | Discover the decadence of our unique candy bar in a jar! Featuring the luxurious combination of pistachio cream swirled with chocolate hazelnut, and then layered with delicate, golden kataifi for that irresistible crunch. One bite and you’ll be hooked—no passport required! | $ 5.99 | 7.05 oz |  |  |
| Astor Chocolate Corp. | Gudlife by Astor Chocolate | Gudlife Mega Krunch Mint Cookies & Cream | Indulge in a 3oz mint-flavored white confection bar, bursting with a luscious cookies and cream filling. Smooth, creamy, and irresistibly cool, this decadent treat melts in your mouth with every bite—ooey, gooey, and packed with a crunch for the ultimate sweet escape. | $ 7.99 | 3 oz |  |  |
| Crack Corn / Puffy Pop | Puffy Pop | Puffy Pop - Dubai Chocolate style puffs | Puffy Pop takes popcorn to the next level—no kernels, no hulls, just pure, tooth-friendly crunch! Our new Dubai Chocolate flavor blends rich chocolate, roasted pistachios, and delicate shredded phyllo dough for a sweet and satisfying twist. | $ 6.99 | 4.23 oz |  | |
| Promise Confections / Edward Marc Brands | Edward Marc Chocolatier | Dubai Style Chocolate Strawberry Pistachio Truffle Bites | Dubai style chocolate with Dried Strawberry, Pistachios and Kataifi Style Shredded Wheat enrobed in our Sustainably Sourced Dark Chocolate. | $ 13.99 | 20 oz |  | |
| Tru Fru LLC | trü frü | Nature's Hyper-Dried Raspberries & Crème | Tru Fru's Hyper-Dried Raspberries and Crème is the perfect on-the-go indulgent treat. Our real white chocolate and crème makes fruit better by complementing the fresh flavor of the hyper-dried raspberries. | $ 5.99 | 3.4 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | Biobor | Electro Drops | Biobor Electro Drops Gummies combine electrolytes and B-vitamins in a convenient gummy format, supporting hydration and cellular energy. A novel supplement-meets-snack solution for active adults—bridging functionality, flavor, and portability. | $ 3.99 | 1.69 oz |  | |
| Bequet Caramel | Bequet Caramel | Dubai Chocolate Caramel | Bequet Dubai Chocolate Caramel is a soft, dark chocolate caramel infused with all natural pistachio flavoring. Made with all natural ingredients, our Dubai Chocolate is free of all nuts, is gluten free and Kosher certified. | $ 5.49 | 3.6 oz |  | |
| Bixby Chocolate | Bixby Chocolate | Mountains + Sea Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Bar | A 70% bean to bar dark chocolate featuring pumpkin seeds, wild Maine blueberries, cranberries, and cocoa nibs with sea salt on the reverse side, creating a perfect balance of chocolate depth, fruity brightness, and subtle saltiness. | $ 6.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| Bixby Chocolate | Bixby Chocolate | Organic Guatemala 70% Dark Chocolate Bar | A distinctive single-origin bean to bar dark chocolate showcasing the complex flavor profile of Guatemalan cacao, with bright fruit notes evolving into deep cocoa richness with subtle hints of cinnamon and cherry. | $ 6.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| Brown & Haley | Brown & Haley | Cinnamon Toffee Squares | Churro Inspired Cinnamon Toffee Squares are made with our original buttercrunch toffee and almonds coated in the perfect blend of cinnamon & sugar. From the maker's of ALMOND ROCA. | $ 5.49 | 4.4 oz |  | |
| Chocotein LLC | Chocotein | Protein Rich Dark Chocolate | Chocotein is the first-ever protein-rich tablet bar that combines indulgence with nutrition. 2X more protein and 25% less sugar than leading brands, it provides as much protein as a glass of milk. Chocotein is a premium and nutritiously delicious treat for health-conscious consumers. | $ 5.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| Ferrero North America | Nutella | Peanut | Introducing Nutella Spread's first ever flavor innovation in 60+ years! Nutella Peanut is the best of both worlds, combining the cocoa creaminess of Nutella & the roasted deliciousness of peanuts. For apples, pretzels & beyond, it's the perfect spread to take afternoon snacking to the next level. | $ 5.49 | 13 oz |  | |
| Ferrero North America | Ferrero Rocher | Chocolate Squares- Milk Chocolate 10ct | The iconic flavor and texture of Ferrero Rocher in a new shape. Each piece has a smooth chocolate shell, creamy filling, and crunchy hazelnuts. Estimated to drive $100M retail sales in Y1, Ferrero Rocher chocolate squares are highly incremental, filling the void of nut-based items in stand-up bags. | $ 5.49 | 3.7 oz |  | |
| Freeze Nums | Freeze Nums | Geeky Globs | Freeze Nums Geeky Globs combine crunchy textures with intense flavors to put a unique twist on the classic candy Nerd Clusters. Sitting atop the wave of the freeze-dried trend, they appeal to novelty seekers and add incremental sales by tapping into both the nostalgia and gourmet snack markets. | $ 10.00 | 1 oz |  | |
| Hawaiian Host Group | Mauna Loa | Kona Coffee Dark Chocolate | Sourced from Honolulu Coffee’s bold Kona Coffee, paired with dark chocolate envelops a crunchy roasted macadamia nut. Each buttery macadamia is coated in dark chocolate and infused with bold Kona Coffee, creating the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Sure to delight! | $ 14.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Mountain Food | Cocoa Fusion | Coconut Covered Chocolate Dragee | Let yourself be carried away by our 60% cocoa chocolate dragees with coconut, a tropical fusion that transports you to paradise. Intense, smooth and full of antioxidants, they are the perfect snack for a guilt-free indulgence. For consumers who seek pleasure without compromising their well-being | $ 10.49 | 7 oz |  | |
| Mountain Food | Cocoa Fusion | Blackberry and Acai Covered White Chocolate Dragee | Guilt-free cravings, absolute pleasure! Discover our chocolate dragees with blackberry and acai, an explosion of flavor that combines the best of premium cocoa with the antioxidant power of blackberry and acai. It is a conscious choice that combines pleasure, health and sophistication in every bite. | $ 10.49 | 7 oz |  | |
| Mountain Food | Cocoa Fusion | Goldenberry Covered Milk Chocolate Dragee | A burst of sweetness and acidity in every bite. Dare to try our 40% cocoa chocolate dragées with goldenberry, a bold mix of sweetness and acidity that awakens your senses. Ideal snack for those who are looking for something different and authentic. An expression of natural luxury flavor. | $ 10.49 | 7 oz |  | |
| Pandy Cotton Candy & Sweets, LLC | Pandy Cotton Candy | Chocolate Puffle | Your first bite into the Puffle is a complete surprise. It is not dense, but rather the taste of rich chocolate combined with the fluffy taste of cotton candy; "the brain doesn't know what to think" The Puffle® is a unique experience and one of a kind. Awarded a US Patent (two in one). | $ 4.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| pladis North America | Godiva | Masterpiece Decadent Dark Chocolate with Ganache | Godiva’s new Masterpiece Decadent Dark Chocolate with Ganache rated extremely highly in consumer testing, even among those who don’t typically consume dark chocolate, enabling growth of the dark chocolate segment. 72% of consumers said they would purchase this item (vs. 55% for leading competition). | $ 7.49 | 4.1 oz |  | |
| Promise Confections / Edward Marc Brands | Edward Marc Chocolatier | Toffee Marshmallow Crunch | Fluffy marshmallow and a buttery toffee cashew crunch covered in our sustainable sourced Milk Chocolate. Our Toffee Marshmallow Crunch remarcably redefines indulgence one bite at a time. | $ 19.99 | 22 oz |  | |
| Promising Goods | Miskets | Dubai Cones | Dubai Cones are mini waffle cones filled with a luscious kadaifi and pistachio paste, delivering a delightful crunch and rich, nutty flavor. Known as Dubai chocolate, these bite-sized treats offer a delicious fusion of traditional ingredients, perfect for a sweet, satisfying bite. | $ 3.25 | 1.76 oz |  | |
| Promising Goods | Miskets | Milk Chocolate Covered Baklava with Pistachio | Indulge in the perfect fusion of rich, smooth milk chocolate and classic baklava. Our Milky Chocolate Covered Baklava with Pistachio offers layers of flaky, buttery pastry, crunchy pistachios, and a sweet touch of milk chocolate, creating a decadent treat that melts in your mouth with every bite | $ 4.95 | 2.82 oz |  | |
| Second Nature Brands | Sanders | White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels | Sanders White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels are slow cooked in small batch kettles, draped in premium white chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. We are breaking new ground with bold white chocolate treats made with real cream and butter and no artificial colors or preservatives. | $ 6.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Second Nature Brands | Sanders | Birthday Cake White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels | Celebrate 150 years of Sanders with our White Chocolate Birthday Cake Sea Salt Caramels! Slow-cooked in small batches, infused with birthday cake flavor, and coated in premium white chocolate with naturally colored sprinkles. Made with real cream & butter, no artificial preservatives. | $ 6.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Sweeter Collective | Sweeter Collective Co. | Shirley Temple Sweeter Pop | Sweeter Pops are organic, long-lasting hard candies with 10 minutes of bold flavors and just 15 calories each. They're a guilt-free way to crush cravings and escape into your Sweeter Universe—anytime, anywhere. Organic ingredients. Elevated Flavors. Big satisfaction. | $ 9.99 | 3.17 oz |  |
