2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Sweet Snacks
Product Submissions
| Exhibitor | Brand | Product | Innovation Statement | Price | Weight | Photo | Award |
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| Chunk Nibbles | Chunk Nibbles | Toffee Sweet & Salty Clusters | This newest Chunk Nibbles blend features velvety, buttery milk chocolate toffee intertwined with crunchy pretzels and corn squares, all gently enveloped in a delicate coating. Each delightful cluster promises a burst of nostalgia, evoking the warm taste of homemade treats with a smooth finish. | $ 5.49 | 4.25 oz |  |  |
| Hilco Sweets LLC | Hostess | Ding Dongs 5ct. Cereal Straws Peg Bag 1.76oz. | Hostess Ding Dongs 5ct. Cereal Straws Peg Bag 1.76oz. - Ding Dongs-flavored light and crispy Wafer Rolls filled with Cream Center. Works as a straw for milk or any-time consumption. 4 x 13ct. = 52ct. case | $ 1.99 | 1.76 oz |  |  |
| Cibo Vita-Nature's Garden | Nature's Garden | Probiotic Lemonberry Yoggies | Real fruit bites, covered in yogurt, containing 2 billion gut-healthy probiotics, 3g dietary fiber & 80 cal per srv. Non-GMO, no artificial colors/flavors, recyclable packaging. Patented microencapsulated delivery system allows probiotic strain to reach the gut intact. 12 indiv pkg’d snacks per box. | $ 6.98 | 8.5 oz |  | |
| San Diablo Artisan Churros | San Diablo Artisan Churros | Itty Bitty Churros — Classic — Cinnamon Sugar | Introducing Itty Bitty Churros—the first-ever crunchy gourmet churro bits dusted in cinnamon sugar! The beloved treat reimagined as shelf-stable, irresistible mini bites that deliver nostalgic indulgence, global flavor appeal, and snackable joy on-the-go, on ice cream—anytime, anywhere. | $ 4.99 | 2.5 oz |  | |
| Tootsi Impex USA Inc. | YUPIK | Birthday Cake Mix | Make every day your birthday with Yupik Birthday Cake Mix. Crafted for year-long celebrations, you won't get enough of these party-perfect sugar cookies, chocolate almonds, rainbow nonpareils, and so much more! Keep the party going with every bite. | $ 5.24 | 6.5 oz |  | |
| Adelicious Natural & Healthy | Adelicious Natural & Healthy | Coco Snacks | Molded, bite-size snack clusters made with coconut flakes, cashews, cranberries & pumpkin seeds. Eye-catching shape, clean-label, lightly sweet. Not a cut bar—truly unique. Follows better-for-you trends & brings incremental sales by attracting new health-conscious snackers. | $ 3.99 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| All That Sweet | Mallow Pop | Mallow Pop Rainbow with Probiotics | Mallow Pop Rainbow with probiotics offers a delightful mix of colorful dehydrated marshmallows with 7 different probiotics. The Mallow Pop can be enjoyed as an everyday snack or as toppings. | $ 2.50 | 0.77 oz |  | |
| Alter Eco | Alter Eco | Dark Chocolate Oat Clusters | Crunchy, mouthwatering granola paired with expertly crafted chocolate creates the most amazing snack that satisfies every craving! We've paired our no sugar added granola with organic, certified chocolate to create a decadent, healthy snack that also helps restore the plant. | $ 6.99 | 6 oz |  | |
| Andersen's Crazy Candy | Andersen's Crazy Candy | Churro Crunchers | Enjoy the sweet crunch of churros with white chocolate, crispy marshmallows, cinnamon squares, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar in every bite! | $ 7.99 | 1.5 oz |  | |
| Blue Diamond Almonds | Blue Diamond Almonds | Thin Dipped Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Almonds | Blue Diamond branded oven-roasted almonds, with no added oil. Then carefully dipped in a thin layer of high-quality dark chocolate. A simple, all-natural sweet snack, with half the sugar and 5 grams of protein per serving. | $ 2.79 | 2 oz |  | |
| Blue Stripes | Blue Stripes | Superfruit Gummies: Dried Cacao Superfruit | The cacao industry wastes 70% of the cacao pod using the beans only. Blue Stripes upcycles the whole cacao shell, fruit and beans to elevate your daily nutrition. Our Superfruit Gummies are packed with 9 vitamins and minerals, contain no added sugar, and are just ONE ingredient: dried cacao fruit. | $ 6.99 | 3.2 oz |  | |
| CAL Marketing | Alli & Rose | Coconut Rolls with Milk Chocolate & Almonds | Crush your cravings with our Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Rolls— light, crispy wafers made with fresh coconut milk, dipped in silky milk chocolate, and topped with crunchy almond flakes. Creamy, crispy, nutty, and sweet—this treat is elegant, addictive, and totally satisfying. | $ 7.00 | 6.35 oz |  | |
| CAL Marketing | Miss Cho Cho | CHOUX Style Buns | Choux-style pastry meets tropical bliss! These airy buns are filled with a creamy mango & passion fruit blend, finished with a crisp coconut biscuit base. Light, tangy, and indulgent — Miss Cho Cho brings a bite of paradise in every pack. | $ 8.60 | 9.52 oz |  | |
| CAL Marketing | Alli & Rose | MUNCHETTO Crispy Wafers with Hazelnut & Cocoa Filling | Golden-baked, bite-sized wafers with a crispy shell and smooth hazelnut & cocoa filling. MUNCHETTO delivers rich flavor and irresistible crunch in every bite. Fun, indulgent, and addictively snackable — a treat that delights all ages and stands out on any shelf. | $ 9.65 | 16 oz |  | |
| CAL Marketing | The Snak Yard | Dried Fuji Apple Sticks | Juicy, sweet, and chewy—our Fuji Apple Sticks taste like a sun-ripened apple, only better. Made with just one ingredient—real Fuji apples—they’re vegan-friendly, with no added sugar or preservatives. Pure apple bliss in every bite. Mess-free, feel-good snacking anytime, anywhere. | $ 11.19 | 17 oz |  | |
| CandyRific LLC/ Hilco Sweets LLC | Hilco Sweets | Cookies & Cream Chocolaty Mini Waffle Cones Peg Bag 1.7oz. | Cookies & Cream Chocolaty Mini Waffle Cones Peg Bag 1.7oz. - Mini chocolaty waffle cones loaded with white chocolaty flavored filling. A deliciously addictive snack treat! Packed 24 to a case. | $ 1.99 | 1.7 oz |  | |
| Cibo Vita-Nature's Garden | Nature's Garden | Probiotic FruiChias | Real fruit puree & chia seed bites containing 2 billion probiotics, 90 cal, 4g fiber per srv. No: added sugars, artificial colors or flavors. Non-GMO. 24 indiv pkg’d snacks featuring 3 distinct berry flavors. Patented microencapsulated delivery system allows probiotic strain to reach the gut intact. | $ 23.99 | 23.7 oz |  | |
| Conagra Brands | Glutino | Chocolate Peanut Butter Wafer Bites | Indulge in a sweet snack that's gluten free with Glutino Chocolate Peanut Butter Wafer Bites. These bite-sized mini cookies have no artificial colors or preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup so you can feel good while enjoying little bites of deliciousness. | $ 6.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Crack Corn / Puffy Pop | Puffy Pop | Puffy Pop - Chocolate Covered Strawberry flavored puffs | Indulge in the irresistible charm of Puffy Pop—popcorn reinvented with no kernels and no hulls! Our Chocolate Covered Strawberry flavor wraps each airy bite in velvety chocolate and a burst of strawberry flavored sweetness for a treat that's as smooth as it is satisfying. | $ 6.99 | 4.23 oz |  | |
| Crazy Monkey Baking | Crazy Monkey Baking | Blueberry Granola Minis | Our new minis are certified gluten free, no artificial flavors or ingredients, and offering 17g of whole grains per 30g serving. These make a great stand-alone snack or a perfect addition to any yogurt parfait, salad, ice cream or jazz up your trail mix! Making this the Granola Of All Time! | $ 2.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| Doumak Inc. | Campfire Marshmallows | Campfire Peppermint Flavored 'Mallow Poppers | Campfire Marshmallows - A family favorite since 1917. Enjoy our fluffy peppermint flavored marshmallows drizzled with decadent dark chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint candy pieces. | $ 4.99 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Fat and Weird Cookie | Fat & Weird Cookie | Mega Cookie Dough Bites | Thick and salty, just the way we like it. This classic buttery chocolate chip cookie is loaded with caramel bits and hides a rich, gooey salted caramel core that’s ready to ooze its way into your heart. Warm this beauty up, and you’ll understand why it’s called Big Sexy decadent, irresistible. | $ 6.99 | 8 oz |  | |
| Fit Butters | Fit Butters | Fruity PEBBLES Cashew Butter | Fit Butters has teamed up with the #1 kid's cereal to launch the categories first and only flavor collab in Fit Butters Fruity PEBBLES Cashew Butter! This is the Treat Without The Cheat with only 2g sugar per serving, 7g complete protein, made with coconut oil and gluten free. Low Sugar, BIG Flavor. | $ 12.99 | 16 oz |  | |
| Go a Little Nuts! | Go A Little Nuts! | Strawberry Yogurt Covered Walnuts | Sweet, creamy, and delightfully crunchy—our Strawberry Yogurt Walnuts combine the rich taste of farm-fresh walnuts with a smooth, tangy strawberry yogurt coating. A naturally delicious snack, perfect for any moment. | $ 5.99 | 4 oz |  | |
| Gourmet Kingdom Inc | Gourmet Kingdom | Sesame Bar - Honey & Ginger, Almonds, Carob, & Orange | Gourmet Kingdom's Honey & Ginger Sesame Bar is a deliciously rich and warm semi-sweet and spiced snack with flavors of honey and ginger, almonds, carob, and orange. Made with premium ingredients, this sesame bar offers 6g of protein per serving, is gluten-free, and is vegetarian-friendly. | $ 1.99 | 1.41 oz |  | |
| Hawaiian Host Group | Hawaiian Host | Choco Mango | Experience a taste of exotic indulgence with Hawaiian Host Choco Mango. Savor the exquisite combination of succulent dried mangoes, perfectly dipped in a rich dark chocolatey coating. Individually wrapped for freshness - made to share, ready to enjoy. | $ 4.69 | 2.8 oz |  | |
| J&J Snacks Foods | Dippin' Dots | Cookie Monster Ice Cream Spoon Under Lid Cup | Having a monstrous craving for cookies? Dippin’ Dots introduces Cookie Monster Ice Cream featuring blue Sugar Cookie ice cream dots with two delicious cookie doughs - Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Sandwich. Served in a proprietary cup with a spoon under the lid, and square design for easy pack out. | $ 3.99 | 2.5 oz |  | |
| Kellanova | Rice Krispies Treats® | Mega Size Bar Salted Caramel | This mega size bar takes Rice Krispies Treats® to a new level. The comforting taste of Rice Krispies meets rich salted caramel with an extra layer of indulgence from caramel chips on top. | $ 2.09 | 2.1 oz |  | |
| Kellanova | Rice Krispies Treats® | Chocolatey Peanut Butter | This iconic flavor pairing is the perfect blend of salty and sweet, with real peanut butter in every bite and a coating of chocolatey goodness on the bottom. | $ 2.09 | 1.5 oz |  | |
| KIND Snacks | KIND Snacks | Healthy Grain Energy Mixed Berry | If you love delicious fruit flavors and need an afternoon pick me up, these are for you! KIND Healthy Grain Energy Mixed Berry combines dried berries with 5 super grains for Sustained Energy from whole grains and is topped with an oatmilk drizzle. Real ingredients deliciously combined- that's KIND! | $ 5.49 | 7.1 oz |  | |
| Like Air | Like Air | Maple Cinnamon Churro Puffcorn | Our Maple Cinnamon Churro Puffcorn blends a delightful harmony of rich maple syrup and sweet cinnamon flavor! Let this melt-in-your mouth treat create a comforting and cozy indulgence that will leave you reaching for more! Each bag is only 80 calories - perfect for on-the-go and school snacking! | $ 1.49 | 0.5 oz |  | |
| Mochi Love | Mochi Love | Mango Passionfruit Creme Cloud | Mochi Love is redefining mochi as you know it! Our debut innovation, Crème Clouds, flips the script on traditional mochi—they’re served fresh, not frozen, and they’re not ice cream! Our mochis have the perfect ratio of squishy mochi dough and airy slightly-sweet creme filling. NON-GMO & Rainforest | $ 5.99 | 2.12 oz |  | |
| MONARK | Mattigan's | Dubai Chocolate Style Breadstick Cups | Inspired by the flavors of Dubai, our crispy breadsticks come paired with a duo of chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio cream. Sweet, nutty, and indulgent, it’s the perfect on-the-go treat to satisfy that sweet craving with a luxurious twist. | $ 1.99 | 1.8 oz |  | |
| Mondelez International, Inc | CLIF BAR | Caffeinated Collection – Caramel Chocolate Chip | Inspired by elite athletes, Breanna Stewart & Francis Tiafoe, Caffeinated CLIF BAR energy bars are a purposefully crafted mix of protein, fat and carbs, with caffeine equivalent to a shot of espresso* for an added boost. They come in flavors including Vanilla Almond & Caramel Chocolate Chip. | $ 7.14 | 2.4 oz |  | |
| Mondelez International, Inc | CLIF BAR | CLIF BAR Caffeinated Collection – Vanilla Almond | Inspired by elite athletes, Breanna Stewart & Francis Tiafoe, Caffeinated CLIF BAR energy bars are a purposefully crafted mix of protein, fat and carbs, with caffeine equivalent to a shot of espresso* for an added boost. They come in flavors including Vanilla Almond & Caramel Chocolate Chip | $ 7.14 | 2.4 oz |  | |
| Munk Pack | Munk Pack | Probiotic Protein Bar - Peanut Butter Cup | Munk Pack Probiotic Protein™ Bars are designed to provide satiety without spiking your blood sugar. They contain 1 billion CFU probiotics + prebiotic fiber to help support the gut. It is diet-friendly to the GLP-1 consumer. Each bar is 15g protein (from 4 sources), 0g added sugar and 4g net carbs. | $ 2.69 | 2.01 oz |  | |
| NAL Confectionary, LLC | Brain Freeze™ | Cookie Dough Bites Chocolate Chip | Introducing Brain Freeze™ Cookie Dough Bites—the next big trend in bite-sized treats! These shelf-stable, egg-free morsels deliver the nostalgic taste of cookie dough. Ready to eat with no refrigeration needed, they’re perfect for snacking anytime, anywhere. Cookie dough joy on the go! | $ 4.99 | 3.4 oz |  | |
| Nana’s Bangin’ Caramel Corn | Nana's Bangin' Caramel Corn | Black Licorice Caramel Corn | Treat yourself to our Gourmet Soft & Chewy Caramel Corn in bold Black Licorice flavor. Each kernel is coated in buttery caramel and infused with a unique licorice twist, creating a sweet, savory, and chewy snack experience like no other. Perfect for those seeking something new and delicious! | $ 9.99 | 8 oz |  | |
| Nature's Bakery | Nature's Bakery | Blueberry Hearty Bars | Nature's Bakery Blueberry Hearty Bars: the first nut-free, plant-based snack bars with 9g protein from fava beans and sunflowers. Combining whole grains and real blueberries, these bars offer delicious taste without compromise. Perfect for anyone with busy lifestyles and various dietary needs. | $ 7.00 | 8.45 oz |  | |
| NUI Company | NUI Snacks | Honey Hemp Crisp | NUI Honey Hemp Crisps are a first-of-their-kind keto-friendly snack made with hemp hearts, real honey, and clean ingredients. Crispy, craveable, and packed with healthy fats, complete proteins, omegas, and fiber, they naturally curb hunger—delivering indulgence without the crash. | $ 2.50 | 1 oz |  | |
| Once Upon a Farm, PBC | Once Upon a Farm | Organic Refrigerated Protein Bar - Oatmeal Chocolate | Tailored for growing, active kids, the bar is packed with 8 grams of protein from milk and whey concentrate - the same amount as 1 cup of whole milk - along with real fruit & veggie, whole grain oats, no-added sugar and refrigerated for freshness. Our Protein Bar is fuel for everyone in the family. | $ 2.79 | 1.6 oz |  | |
| PepsiCo | Quaker | Protein Granola Bar - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip | Chewy and delicious - Quaker Protein Granola Bars are tasty, convenient, and great for any time of day. Enjoy the flavors you love, crafted with a good source of protein in every bar. | $ 2.49 | 1.41 oz |  | |
| pladis North America | Flipz | Fried Chocolatey Sandwich Cookie Flavored Covered Pretzels | State Fair-inspired Fried Chocolatey Sandwich Cookie Flipz are comforting and nostalgic, tapping into consumers’ desire for novelty and escapism. Oreo flavored Chocolate Candy is growing dollars +28% YoY, and 61% of consumers expressed interest in buying this new Flipz flavor. | $ 4.49 | 6.5 oz |  | |
| pladis North America | Flipz | Blueberry Donut Flavored Covered Pretzels | Flipz is back with a unique twist on a classic sweet treat: Blueberry Donut Flipz! Fruit flavor inclusions are trending in the chocolate category, with blueberry-flavored sweet snacks growing sales 7% YoY. Blueberry sweet snacks buyers are valuable to retail, spending 61% more vs. the average buyer. | $ 4.49 | 4.3 oz |  | |
| Second Nature Brands | Kar's Nuts | Kars x Dunkin' Frosted Donuts with Sprinkles | Indulge in Kar’s x Dunkin’ Frosted Donut with Sprinkles! This sweet, crunchy mix features roasted peanuts, butter toffee peanuts, pink, orange, and white cocoa candies, plus Dunkin’-inspired frosted donut-flavored almonds. A fun, nostalgic treat that’s bursting with flavor! | $ 7.49 | 20 oz |  | |
| Second Nature Brands | Kar's Nuts | Kar's x Dunkin' Caramel Cold Brew | Kar’s x Dunkin’ Caramel Cold Brew is the perfect blend of sweet and bold! Featuring roasted salted peanuts, butter toffee peanuts, pink, orange, and white cocoa candies, plus caramel cold brew-flavored almonds for a rich, energizing treat. Indulgent caramel meets a coffee kick in every bite! | $ 7.49 | 20 oz |  | |
| Simply Good | Quest | Overload Sundae Funday Bar | New Quest Overload Protein Bars are covered, delightfully drizzled, and packed with more of the chunks, chips & pieces you love – and less of the sugar you don’t. With 20g of protein, 4g of net carbs and 1g of sugar* it’s the high protein bar that’s made to dazzle your taste buds | $ 2.49 | 2.22 oz |  | |
| Sindoni North America | Pirucream | Bites - Chocolate Hazelnut | Pirucream Bites is a delicate confectionery snack that expertly combines the crunchiness of a proprietary Italian wafer recipe with luxuriously rich and creamy fillings. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, its crispy yet soft texture makes it an ideal bite size treat to indulge in and unwind. | $ 4.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Skinny Crispy | Skinny Crispy | Birthday Cake Snack Bars 5ct | Low sugar. Big crunch. Just 4g sugar per bar! Skinny Crispy Birthday Cake Snack Bars are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO & Top 9 Allergen-Free. Light, crispy, and school safe—perfect for lunchboxes, cravings, or clean eating. Snack smarter. Taste in, Sugar Out! | $ 5.99 | 3.9 oz |  | |
| Skinny Crispy | Skinny Crispy | Original Vanilla Rice Treats 5ct | Low sugar. Big crunch. Just 4g sugar per bar! Skinny Crispy Original Vanilla Rice Treats are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO & Top 9 Allergen-Free. Light, crispy, and school safe—perfect for lunchboxes, cravings, or clean eating. Snack smarter. Taste in, Sugar Out! | $ 5.99 | 3.9 oz |  | |
| Solely | Solely, Inc. | Mango & Strawberry Organic Gummies | Made only from just 2 ingredients- organic mango and strawberries, Solely’s Strawberry Fruit Gummies are a clean, yet undeniably delicious way to consume fruit mess-free and on-the-go! No added sugar. No artificial anything. Nothing but the fruit. | $ 5.49 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| Solely | Solely, Inc. | Mango & Raspberry Organic Fruit Jerky | Made only from just 2 ingredients- organic mango and raspberries, Solely’s Raspberry Fruit Jerky offers a clean, yet undeniably delicious way to consume fruit mess-free and on-the-go! No added sugar. No artificial anything. Nothing but the fruit. | $ 1.89 | 0.8 oz |  | |
| Solely, Inc. | Solely, Inc. | Mango & Blueberry Organic Fruit Jerky | Made only from just 2 ingredients- organic mango and blueberries, Solely’s Blueberry Fruit Jerky offers a clean, yet undeniably delicious way to consume fruit mess-free and on-the-go! No added sugar. No artificial anything. Nothing but the fruit. | $ 1.89 | 0.08 oz |  | |
| SPI West Port Inc. | Woodridge | Fruit Filled Waffle Taco Crisps with Mango Fruit Bits | A crisp sweet snack of waffle taste and taco shell shape with coconut cream layer inside and burst with real mango fruit bits offering a sweet and refreshing burst of flavor. Perfectly crunchy and irresistibly fruity sweet snack for all occasion!! | $ 2.99 | 1.76 oz |  | |
| The Original Hummus Bar | Grapeful | Tahini Orange Blossom | Our Hummus Bar is the first bar to use Chickpeas as the main ingredient & grape molasses as the only sweetener. It's 100% natural, Vegan, Non-GMO & made with only 5 honest wholesome ingredients. It's the healthy Mediterranean solution to modern snacking. | $ 2.00 | 1.94 oz |  | |
| Tru Fru LLC | trü frü | Nature's Bananas Hyper-Chilled in Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate | Tru Fru's fresh frozen fruit, indulgent snack contains bananas fully ripened and immersed in peanut butter and milk chocolate. Our real chocolate makes fruit better by complementing the fresh flavor of the hyper-chilled banana. | $ 8.49 | 8 oz |  | |
| TURBANA | Turbana | Freeze Dried Pineapple | Turbana Freeze-Dried Pineapple is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. Made with 100% real pineapple, this snack is freeze-dried to preserve its natural flavor and nutrients. | $ 2.22 | 1.68 oz |  | |
| UNiTE Food | UNiTE | Bubble Tea Protein Bar | UNiTE’s Bubble Tea Protein Bar blends the creamy, nostalgic taste of milk tea with chewy boba-inspired bits, delivering a fun, protein-packed snack for modern, flavor-loving snackers. | $ 2.99 | 1.59 oz |  | |
| We Are Nuts | We Are Nuts | Maple Bourbon Almonds | 3 Uniques. Handcrafted excellence- family sourced & small batch made. Unforgettable taste- impressionable snacks with extraordinary loyalty. Perfectly packaged- thoughtfully practical & disruptively merchandisable. A better on the go snack that wins on taste and snacking for everyday. Free smells! | $ 3.99 | 3.5 oz |  |
