With a playful character for every personality, the new Punchies offer a variety of five delicious flavors including: Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, Green Apple, Tangerine and Lemon in every pack.

“Punchies are perfect for the young at heart,” says Sour Confections Brand Manager Kristi Shafer. “We’ve taken the whimsical, iconic characters from the Sour Punch brand and brought them to life in a chewy, soft shell, candy that delivers the perfect balance of fruity, sweet and  sour to satisfy that sour craving.”

Support for the Punchies launch includes a :15 second national cable commercial, an augmented reality social game on Facebook called “Sour Punch Drop Zone” and brand new Sour Punch and Punchies websites as well as online banners, promotions and sponsored content.

“We developed the Sour Punch Drop Zone game as part of a multi-platform integrated campaign to reach consumers on all three screens spanning across TV, digital and mobile,” said Michael Kelly, Media/Consumer Communications Manager at American Licorice. “The social sharing features integrated into the game play enable our brand advocates on Facebook to help spread the word about the arrival of Punchies in a fun and interactive medium.”

The bite size candy will be available in a 2oz. pouch, 3.5oz. theater box and 14oz. laydown bag, with a suggested retail prices ranging from  $0.89-2.99.

“In the 8 weeks since we’ve launched Miracle Mint, the response has been tremendous. We’ve had celebrities, professional and Olympic athletes endorse the product and the e-commerce response has been incredible,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bobby Klebanoff. Due to this overwhelmingly positive response Miracle Nutraceuticals is ready to take Miracle Mint to the next level by debuting at the Sweets & Snacks Expo this May. The National Confectioners Association presents the Sweets & Snacks Expo each year with more confectionery and snack buyers in more trade channels than any other U.S. show. Attendees at the Sweets & Snacks Expo represent $150 billion of worldwide buying power in the confectionery, snack and cookie categories.

Miracle Nutraceuticals thinks The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the perfect place to bring Miracle Mint to the masses. Miracle Mint will be located in an extremely visible booth with information and samples of Miracle Mint. “The product speaks for itself. We are excited for worldwide buyers to try Miracle Mint and experience the miraculous effects for themselves,” Klebanoff said of the decision to participate in the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

After much research the founder developed a candy that tastes just like pizza and has no sugar, sodium, potassium, gluten, lactose, fat or net carbs.  “Pizza is 4 Suckers” is perfect for a large population of people with issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal disturbances, lactose intolerance, and gluten sensitivity.  Kosher too.  And, kids love it!!

The founder herself donated her kidney to a friend in 2007 who would have died from renal failure if she had not been so generous.  The trademark slogan is, “It’s not just a candy…It’s a snack!” In national market trials, people have been shocked by the authentic taste of “Pizza is 4 Suckers”.  When you can’t have the real thing, Pizza is 4 Suckers.

Now, for people that are left with few snack options, there is a new option: “Pizza is 4 Suckers”.  It is perfect for traffic jam, mid afternoon pick-me-up or bedtime snack too. 

Torie & Howard Pink Grapefruit and Tupelo Honey jewel-shaped hard candy was named a finalist in the Outstanding Confection category, and the handbag-shaped gift bag is a finalist for Outstanding Food Gift, said Torie Burke, company co-founder.  The candy is USDA certified organic and also contains no GMOs, preservatives, artificial dyes, casein, soy or gluten, Burke said.  Additional flavors include Italian Tarocco Blood Orange and Wildflower Honey, D’Anjou Pear and Ceylon Cinnamon, and California Pomegranate and Sweet Freestone Nectarine.

“When Howard Slatkin and I first thought about starting the company, we both had faced health challenges and were craving a satisfying, but still healthy, snack.  We felt that a lot of other people were, too,” Burke said.  “We are so honored to be named a sofi Award finalist and feel it validates our original desire to deliver a healthy snack with epicurean flavors in a very visually-appealing package.”

The grapefruit and honey hard candy and the gift handbag are among 110 finalists selected from 1,885 entries in 30 awards categories for the annual sofi Awards from the Specialty Food Association.  Gold Winners will be announced on July 1 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

BON BON BOOM is not just a delicious bubble gum pop that comes in three bold and mouthwatering flavors: Berry Explosion, Sour Assortment and Watermelon. It is about LIVING INTENSELY. It is a way of life; an attitude towards everyday little things, taking the most out of them. It is about leaving an imprint in your life and those who surround you.

The innovation in BON BON BOOM is remarkable. The Watermelon pop for example, has mini capsules similar to seeds inside the caramel, that burst with extra flavor. The sour pop is manufactured with such a technique that delivers the intense sensation all the way to the end. Kids & teens will crave for it, they can’t just have one!!

Berry Explosion is a delicious assortment of Strawberry, Red Grape, Blue Raspberry and BlackBerry flavors, the sour bag is an insane mix that will make you go crazy with sour faces all the way: Green apple, orange and cherry. Watermelon is a mouthwatering sensation, so fresh that will make you feel you are having the actual fruit!

It was a “eureka” moment when the creators of Energems realized that real milk chocolate combined with energy would revolutionize the energy supplement industry. So, it has been no surprise that at sampling events and trade shows nationwide they have garnered rave reviews and lots of buzz. The creative team at NRG Innovations, LLC saw a need for an energy supplement that fit the modern on-the-go lifestyle, but also tasted great. They worked closely with a world-renowned U.S. food and nutrition group to develop portable, no mess, no melt, hard-shelled “bites” that give a jitter-free energy boost.

Each box of Energems contains nine delicious “bites” made with real milk chocolate and their exclusive energy blend, all wrapped in a tasty coated shell. Energems is available in three delicious flavors – Chocolate Charge, Mint Fusion, and Peanut Butter Blast. One box of Energems equals three energy drinks*. Each box holds three servings for energy throughout the day- finally energy as you need it when you need it.

Funky Monkey Snacks’ new Marvel product line, an addition to its current offerings, links each variety with its own Super Hero:

• Ultimate Strawberries featuring the amazing web slinger, Spider-Man (1 oz., 6 servings of fruit*)
• Incredible Pineapples featuring the most smashing Avenger, The Hulk (1.5 oz., 6 servings of fruit*)
• Mighty Bananas featuring the brave, other-worldly Avenger, Thor (2.25 oz., 6 servings of fruit*)
• Legendary Cinnamon Apples featuring the super strong Avenger, Captain America  (1.5 oz., 4 servings of fruit*)
• Invincible Strawberry Bananas featuring the Armored Avenger, Iron Man (1.5 oz., 5 servings of fruit*)

“Funky Monkey Snacks are the preferred choice for healthy, crunchy and delicious snacks with families all across America,” said Matt Herzog, President of Funky Monkey Snacks. All Funky Monkey Snacks in the Marvel line are 100% real fruit, nutritionally equivalent to their fresh counterparts. Each is 100% all natural, fat-free and gluten free, with absolutely no additives. The products are vegan, kosher, made in peanut-free facilities and packed exclusively in the U.S.A.

“The addition of Funky Monkey’s freeze-dried fruit to our licensed consumables program reflects Marvel’s dedicated efforts to providing families with healthy snack choices,” said Mike Jerchower, Director of Licensing for Marvel Consumer Products.

Using Mary Phillips Designs’ signature quotes and sketches, PRAIM Group will launch four unique designs in either milk or dark chocolate. All Mary Phillips Designs chocolate bars are 3.5 ounces, kosher and all-natural. “Mary Phillips Designs are laugh-out-loud funny and perfectly compliment the PRAIM Group portfolio of brands that specialize in great taste and high design,” says Paul Pruett, CEO of PRAIM Group. “Our designer chocolate line continues to grow and we’re confident with Mary Phillips Designs already proven popularity, these delicious chocolate bars will be a success.”

“Women and chocolate is a winning combination so it makes perfect sense for us to add chocolate bars to our product mix,” says Mary Phillips, founder of Mary Phillips Designs. “We are so fortunate to partner with PRAIM Group that has the skill set and proven track record to bring our bars to the women and gift givers that need a dose of attitude, laughter and chocolate.”

Creator of CHOXCARD^TM and known for its efficient and stream line approach to helping food brands maneuver and conquer the tricky world of logistics, marketing and sales, PRAIM Group represents such brands as SeapointFarms^® Edamame Crunch, Bloomsberry & Co, The Andy Warhol Foundation, Pan Am^®, Bosco^®, KnockKnock^® Anne Taintor^®, Bubble Chocolate^® and others.

In addition to the holiday colors, the bars also have a festive snowflake design and are marked “Limited Edition.” PRAIM Group is currently accepting pre-orders and will begin shipping the Limited Edition Edamame Crunch^® bars on September 1, 2013.

Made with dry roasted edamame and a touch of sea salt, the bars are 3.5 ounces, all-natural, Kosher, and available in dark and milk chocolate. Edamame Crunch^® also contains 10 grams of protein per bar.  “Because it’s a “better-for-you-option” and tastes phenomenal, Edamame Crunch^® has received significant distribution since its launch last May and the Limited Edition holiday designs will offer retailers a festive way to merchandise the bars during the year end gift-giving season,” says Paul Pruett, CEO of PRAIM Group.  “This is an incredible product and while it’s great year round, the holiday wrappers will make it a terrific stocking stuffer or a “just because” seasonal gift.”

Creator of CHOXCARD^TM and known for its efficient and stream line approach to helping food brands maneuver and conquer the tricky world of logistics, marketing and sales, PRAIM Group represents such brands as Bloomsberry & Co, The Andy Warhol Foundation, Pan Am^®, Bosco^®, KnockKnock^® Anne Taintor^®, Bubble Chocolate^® and others.

Napoleon hard candies  has been a long-time favorite brand established in Belgium 1912 and stands for a  superior hard candy with a sour powder center. It is the market leader in Hard Candy in both Holland and Belgium. The candy was first made by a baker in Antwerp, Belgium about 100 years ago who was competing with a bakery down the street who was making candies called Caesars… With a sense of humor and with a product destined for greatness, he called his bonbon  “Napoleon” instead. Napoleon Hard Candies celebrated its 100th anniversary last year.

The Napoleon Hard candy in retail bags come in two flavors in a convenient retail size
- Good price points and premium quality.
- Allows for year-round ground shipping, perfect new “impulse” size.
- Available in Bulk and bagged versions

The new Napoleon bags SRP for  5.25 oz.bags is $1.79 to $2.50