2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Gummy Candy
Product Submissions
| Exhibitor | Brand | Product | innovation Statement | Price | Weight | Product Photo | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smarties Candy Company | Smarties Squashies | Sours - Cherry & Apple | Soft, foamy candy with a tangy twist. Smarties Squashies Sours Cherry & Apple combine juicy cherry and crisp apple flavors with a sour kick, delivering a sweet and tart experience. All wrapped in the signature Squashies foam gummy texture fans know and love. Only 70 calories per serving. | $2.99 | 5 oz |  |  |
| Rotten | Rotten | Spicy Sour Gummy Cruncheez | A fiery twist on the Sour Cruncheez you know and love. Made with real peppers, Spicy Sour Cruncheez bring all the mouth-puckering zest of Sour Cruncheez with an added spicy kick that’ll punch you in the tastebuds. They’re sour then spicy. | $3.99 | 1.8 oz |  |  |
| SOCKERBIT SWEDISH CANDY | SOCKERBIT | Foamy Sour Lips & Skulls | Sour Foamy Lips & Skulls meet growing demand to switch to cleaner candy without giving up fun or flavor. Category disruptor Swedish candy driving from 2024 virality to today's shelves w/ Q4 25 Target launch. Light, airy foamy and bright sour bite, natural fruit flavor, no HFCS, GMO free, no Red 40. | $4.99 | 2.82 oz |  | |
| SmartSweets | SmartSweets | Candy Salad | Candy Salad brings new shoppers to candy, driving incremental growth with a BFY sweet-and-sour mix. Featuring five flavors and shapes, it delivers variety with just 3g sugar and no artificial sweeteners, dyes, or sugar alcohols. Fueled by the #candysalad trend, mix SKUs are surging (+79%). | $3.29 | 1.8 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | Peelerz | Gummy Blue Raspberry | With real fruit juice added. Vibrant blue raspberry flavor burst. Indulge in a tangy, sour-sweet blue raspberry taste that delivers a fruity explosion with every bite, Perfect for satisfying your craving for a bright, berry-forward treat. Fun peeling texture, all blue- most trendy flavor in the US! | $3.99 | 6 oz |  | |
| Ferrara | Trolli | Trolli x Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers - Mountain Dew x Original Citrus, Original Citrus x Cherry, Original Citrus x Blue Raspberry | Trolli x Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers feature three bold flavor combinations in every bag. Each crawler delivers the signature Mountain Dew citrus taste, perfectly balanced with the soft and chewy sour gummy candy texture you know and love from Trolli. | $2.39 | 4.25 oz |  | |
| Haribo of America, Inc. | HARIBO | Balla Bites | Pop. Chew. Wow. Meet HARIBO Balla Bites—fun, craveable treats that are hard to describe but impossible to resist. 1 bite. 2 textures. 3 flavors. - Each bite-sized piece features a chewy outer layer and a soft center for the perfect contrast. | $1.25 | 3.6 oz |  | |
| Gummy Guys | Gummy Guys LLC | Chuckle Chompers Sour Blue Rasberry | No artificial dyes! Sour Blue Raspberry Chuckle Chompers are bold, plant-based gummies with a soft pectin bite and intense flavor. Crafted for a cleaner candy experience, they deliver vibrant color, a tangy sour punch, and strong shelf appeal. | $9.99 | 8 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | 4D | Gummy Tropical Fish Fruity Mix - Peach, Mango & Blueberry | 360 degree fully 3D tropical fish shape, with strong inherent visual appeal that catches eyes instantly. Its realistic tropical fish shape is perfect for social media, enhancing shelf visibility and boosting retail sales. Infused with 50% real fruit juice. Pure & natural. Chewy texture. | $2.49 | 2.29 oz |  | |
| Mars Snacking | SKITTLES | Gummies Fuego | SKITTLES Gummies Fuego is the “swiciest” SKITTLES innovation yet, fusing sweet and spicy into one bold, delicious bite that taps into a flavor combination fans love. Each pack is a remix of the five bold SKITTLES flavors now coated in a tangy chili layer that adds a spicy twist. | $2.59 | 5.8 oz |  | |
| Frankford Candy LLC | Dr. Pepper | Gummies Peg Bag | Your favorite soda, now in yummy gummy form! Made with a perfectly chewy texture, our Dr. Pepper candies capture the iconic taste of the famous 23 secret ingredients. Bold, unique, and addicting, this blend of Dr. Pepper flavor with super snackable Frankford gummies will satisfy any sweet tooth. | $2.99 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Bites By Sweden – Swedish Candy | Bites By Sweden | Sour Rush Mix | A full-on sour hit. Sour Rush Mix is packed with tangy, lip-smacking Swedish candies that start sharp and finish sweet. It’s the kind of mix that makes your eyes squint then your hand reach back in for another. | $4.79 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| Protein Candy | Protein Candy | Sour Watermelon | Sour, chewy, and bursting with watermelon flavor, each bag of Protein Candy Sour Watermelon packs 14g protein, just 4g sugar (no sugar alcohols), 4g fiber, and all-natural ingredients. Perfect for on-the-go snacking and satisfying your sweet tooth without compromise. | $4.99 | 1.8 oz |  | |
| Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. | Albanese Confectionery | Milk Chocolate Covered Gummi Bears | Our Gummi Bears took a big dip! We generously coat each bear in creamy Albanese Milk Chocolate for a perfect flavor combination! This mix features an assortment of Strawberry-Banana, Cherry, Marshmallow, Orange & Pineapple Gummi Bears coated in our rich, creamy milk chocolate. | $4.99 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Ferrara | Lemonhead | Gummies | Dual layered Mr. Lemonhead shaped gummies, creating a soft and chewy experience that is packed with a citrus burst of the iconic, mouth puckering Lemonhead flavor! | $6.49 | 11 oz |  | |
| Mama V's Candy Co | Mama V's Candy | Natural Sour Fresh Strawberry Mini Worms | Mama V’s Natural Coated Sour Worms are bursting with that sour flavor we all love while staying 100% natural – no artificial flavors, no artificial colors. Perfect for candy lovers who want a fun, flavorful, and clean snack option. | $6.99 | 4 oz |  | |
| 1UP Candy | 1UP Candy | Sour Rush Blue Razz | Productizes TikTok's DIY Sour Blue Gushers trend (tens of millions of views). Net-new crystal-coated gummy process — soft inside, ultra-sour outside. Sweet meets savage. Brings the Gen Alpha trend-shopper into bagged candy. Clear point of difference vs. every sour gummy on shelf. | $3.50 | 4 oz |  | |
| Haribo of America, Inc. | HARIBO | Sour Sodas | HARIBO Sour Sodas deliver perfectly balanced sour intensity with delicious, fruity flavors in every bite. Each soda bottle has a slightly crunchy sugar coating and a satisfyingly soft center, creating a playful texture that keeps you coming back for more. | $1.69 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | 4D | Gummy Peanuts | 360 degree full 3D Peanut Stereo Shape. New technology creates a full stereo shape without flat surfaces. Classic PB&J flavor innovation: cross-border taste collision, fits high-end novelty needs, creates differentiation, and helps stand out in the same market. Fruit juice burst texture. | $2.49 | 2.29 oz |  | |
| 1UP Candy | 1UP Candy | Blasted Sour Belts Rainbow | First-ever mashup of gummy clusters (>$500m line) + sour strips (fastest-growing non-choc type). Two-texture bite engineered for social trends. Pulls cluster + strip buyers into one SKU. Adds new sales, doesn't cannibalize the set. | $3.50 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| Haribo of America, Inc. | HARIBO | Balla Bites Sour | Pop. Chew. Wow. Meet HARIBO Balla Bites—fun, craveable treats that are hard to describe but impossible to resist. 1 bite. 2 textures. 3 flavors. - Each bite-sized piece features a chewy, sour coated outer layer and a soft center for the perfect contrast. Enjoy a trio of fruity flavors in every piece | $1.25 | 3.6 oz |  | |
| The Hershey Company | Shaq-A-Licious | SLAMS | SLAMS serve up a multi textural, interactive gummy experience inspired by Shaquille O’Neal’s love of slam dunks and big kid energy. Three sweet, crunchy gummy balls in watermelon, strawberry, and orange flavors are paired with a chewy, sour mango ring, for playful flavor combinations every time. | $5.99 | 9.8 oz |  | |
| TrendyTreats | Trendy Treats | Aura Gems | Aura Gems are a viral, ASMR-driven candy with a crisp, crunchy shell and a juicy gummy core delivering a craveable, multi-texture experience consumers can’t stop sharing. Their bold gem shape and sensory appeal attract Gen Z, drive impulse buys, and bring new energy to the gummy candy category. | $6.99 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| 1UP Candy | 1UP Candy | Blasted Sour Belts Blue Razz | First-ever mashup of gummy clusters (>$500m line) + sour strips (fastest-growing non-choc type). Two-texture bite engineered for social trends. Pulls cluster + strip buyers into one SKU. Adds new sales, doesn't cannibalize the set. | $3.50 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| BEHAVE Candy | BEHAVE | Super Sour Skulls - Grapefruit, Tangerine, Yuzu | Warning: Extremely sour candy! At BEHAVE, less sugar means more candy, so we removed up to 95% of the sugar, then packed in gut-friendly plant fibers and protein. Super Sour Skulls have more protein than sugar, 70 calories per bag, and bold citrus flavors like grapefruit, tangerine, and yuzu. | $3.49 | 1.8 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | 4D | Gummy Creme Brulee | Innovative 4-in-1 experience: crunchy outer layer + chewy inner core, dual flavor blend, trendy, suitable for core consumers, with strong retail salability. Realistic crème brûlée shape. Caramel & egg flavor. Portable classic dessert, balances deliciousness and convenience. | $2.69 | 3.53 oz |  | |
| Ferrara | Nerds | Rope - Peach Strawberry | The iconic NERDS Rope consumers know and love now in a bold Peach Strawberry flavor! The tangy & crunchy NERDS on the outside perfectly pair with the sweet & gummy inside to make a treat you can’t resist! | $1.59 | 0.92 oz |  | |
| Wally and Whiz US | Wally and Whiz | Pink Pineapple with Fruit Tea Gummies 8.5oz | Bright, chewy gummies filled with the sweet taste pink pineapple and rounded off by the herbal flavor of fruit tea. Our pink pineapple cubes deliver a perfect balance of tangy and juicy in every bite—crafted for a soft texture and vibrant taste experience. | $13.00 | 8.5 oz |  | |
| Sweet Stash | Sweet Stash | Rock Jams | Sweet Stash's Rock Jams deliver a new take on textural gummy candy with a crisp and crunchy outer layer and soft chewy center. Shaped like playful music notes and made with bold fruit flavor and cleaner ingredients, they offer a refined, modern twist evolving the nostalgic gummy candy experience. | $3.99 | 3 oz |  | |
| Ferrara | Black Forest Organic | Forest Friends - Watermelon, Grape, Mango, Raspberry, Peach, Cherry | Playful forest-inspired shapes meet fruity delight – our USDA-certified Organic Gummy Forest Friends are crafted with no artificial colors and flavors from real sources. | $1.81 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | Peelerz | Gummy Chili Mango | Exciting spicy center. Discover a warm, tingling heat in the core that energizes your senses! Taste the perfect balance of sweet, tropical mango layered with a surprising spicy kick. Unique sweet & heat snack. The ultimate adventurous treat for those who love bold flavor combinations. | $3.99 | 6 oz |  | |
| LUPY LUPS ! | LUPY LUPS ! | Spicy Pickle Gummy Bears Tub | 8 oz of spicy assorted gummy bears pickle flavored in a tub with chamoy spicy chili. | $3.99 | 8 oz |  | |
| Frankford Candy LLC | Peelables | Sour Gummies Peg Bag | Featuring delicious, sour fruit flavors and an irresistible gummy bite, our Peelables candy combines different textures and tastes for an unforgettable snacking experience. Just peel and eat the exterior gummy cube to reveal the cute gummy animal, made with a totally different texture and flavor! | $2.99 | 4.25 oz |  | |
| Issei | Issei | Mochi Gummies - Sour Cherry | Issei Mochi Gummies Sour Cherry reimagines gummies with a soft, bouncy mochi-inspired texture and bold tart cherry flavor. A viral format—not a line extension—it taps into texture, global flavor, and Gen Z trends, delivering clear shelf differentiation and incremental growth. | $4.99 | 2 oz |  | |
| Tannas Botannas | Tannas Botannas | Peachez | Soft, juicy peach candies coated in our signature sweet, tangy, and spicy blend for a bold Mexican candy experience. Packed in a 4oz grab-and-go bag, Peachez deliver strong shelf appeal, high turnover, and a unique flavor profile that drives repeat purchases. | $6.50 | 4 oz |  | |
| Mederer of North America, Inc. | Herbert's Best | Knot Animals | Herbert’s Best Knot Animals bring an innovative ‘twist’ to the gummi candy category. These naturally colored and flavored balloon animal gummies provide consumers with nostalgic carnival flavors such as cotton candy, Italian ice, peach cobbler, watermelon, grape, and candy apple. | $3.49 | 7 oz |  | |
| Oyatsu Baby Star Ramen Snack | TOUGH GUMMY | Tropical Spark, Blue Citrus, Cola | Japan’s #1 gummy brand in a fast-growing confectionery category. Extra-dense, long-lasting chew with bold flavors—Tropical Spark, Blue Citrus, and Cola - with a tangy sour coating. Resealable pouch keeps gummies fresh and ready on the go. | $3.99 | 3.5 oz |  | |
| MONARK | CLASSIFIED | Sour Bears - Strawberry, Mango, Green Apple & Blackberry | The world's first sour gummy bear made of 90% real fruit with ZERO added sugar. One full serving of fruit per pouch. No gelatin. No corn syrup. No sugar alcohols. No artificial anything. Plant-based, allergen-free, gluten-free, non-GMO. Fruit in disguise. Candy redefined. | $3.49 | 2.5 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | Amos | ChewTopia Gummy Prune | Precision-engineered to deliver a dense, high-integrity bite that mirrors the substantial texture of a sun-dried premium prune. Provide a sophisticated chew, moving beyond standard soft gummies to a more authentic, 'real fruit' sensory experience. Contains natural fiber from real fruit. | $2.49 | 2.11 oz |  | |
| Shameless Snacks | Shameless Snacks | Super Sour Variety Pack | Shameless Snacks Super Sour Variety Pack is a better-for-you candy delivering 2x the sourness of traditional gummies with just 3g sugar and 26g fiber per bag. Vegan, gluten-free, and highly craveable, it attracts health-conscious consumers and drives incremental growth in the candy aisle. | $7.99 | 5.5 oz |  | |
| Golden Batch | Golden Batch | Peel Pals Gummies | Grape Peel Pals Gummies — individually wrapped, mystery-character treats perfect for sharing. A playful, better-for-you candy the whole family will love. Also available in strawberry, orange and lemon. | $3.99 | 3 oz |  | |
| Treat Kitchen | Treat Kitchen | Sweet Cola Cubes | Turn up the flavour with our 150g Sweet Tubs of the UK’s most sour Vegan Gummy. Big, bold, and made for serious sweet lovers, keeping it classic with a Sweet Cola Flavour. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or stocking up for movie nights and party tables. A punchy addition to any sweet selection. | $3.00 | 5.29 oz |  |
