Most innovative products at Sweets & Snacks
Industry experts and show attendees ranked the most innovative products debuting at the expo. Of 261 launches, dozens were nominated in nine categories.
Chocolate candy
The Chocolate Traveler’s Tabasco Dark Spicy Chocolate Wedges
Gourmet/premium
Ripple Brands Collective BarkThins Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut with Almonds
Gum and mints
Project 7 Coconut Lime gum
Non-chocolate candy
Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s Jelly Belly Draft Beer jelly beans
Novelty/licensed
Leaf Brands/Astro Pop L.L.C.’s Sour Farts Flow Pack
Savory snacks
Pop! Gourmet Popcorn’s Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce popcorn
Seasonal
Vigneri Natural Chocolate’s Doodle Egg
Sweet snacks
Bare Snacks Show Me the Honey Crunchy Coconut Chips
Salty snacks
Gourmet Basics Slim Chips Aged White Cheddar
Best in Show
The judges also selected a Best in Show recipient based on the number of votes from retailers and wholesalers at the expo combined with the highest scores across all categories of judging. The winner was York Minis bite-size peppermint patties, an extension of the Hershey Co.’s hand-to-mouth platform that also includes Reese’s Minis, Twizzlers Bites and more.
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