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Mars Wrigley Valentine’s Day treats

Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Hackettstown, N.J.

Alyse Thompson

February 12, 2019

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Mars Wrigley Confectionery has introduced several new items for Valentine’s Day 2019.

Spicy candy sales heating up, says online bulk retailer

Candystore.com sees double-digit growth in sales of Mexican, spicy American candy.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

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Spicy candy sales continue to heat up, according to Candystore.com. Data from the online bulk retailer indicate consumers are snapping up spicy and Mexican candies — and manufacturers are following suit.

Charting a growth course for chewy candy

Innovation in flavor, increased snacking drives chewy candy category upward.

May 23, 2018

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No matter who's enjoying it, chewy candy serves as the perfect vehicle for flavor -- and fun.

Wrigley turns up the heat

Wrigley introduces sweet and spicy Skittles, Starburst.

Alyse Thompson

July 3, 2017

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Wrigley was among several companies introducing sweet and spicy candy at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Skittles America Mix and Starburst Gummies

Crystal Lindell

July 20, 2016

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The Starburst Gummies are the latest addition to the Starburst family, and offer a twist on everyone’s favorite juicy treat.

Mars, Inc. to remove all artificial colors over next 5 years

Incremental effort will impact chocolate, gum, confection, food and drink brands.

Crystal Lindell

February 9, 2016

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Soon, when consumers “Taste the rainbow” in a bag of Skittles, they’ll be tasting an all-natural rainbow.

5 Products Wrigley debuted at NACS!

Wrigley, Chicago

Crystal Lindell

November 13, 2015

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From Maze 5 gum's new mystery flavor to Juicy Fruit’s new flavors and more!

Juicy Fruit with Starburst Flavors

Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago

Crystal Lindell

February 18, 2015

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Juicy Fruit has finally created a way to enjoy Starburst guilt-free!

Chewy Candies Get Big Going Small

Bite-sized candy trend spurs huge growth in the chewy candy segment.

Valerie King

Crystal Lindell

May 22, 2014

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Chewy candy is so perfect for re-sealable bags, that not only are traditionally chewy candy brands appearing in re-sealable bags, but so are brands that are traditionally hard candies.