A Look at What’s New in Snacks and Candy

From the new Welch’s Juicefuls Fusions to Snickers Pecan, here are the latest releases.

July 08, 2025

Welch's Fruit Snacks has announced the launch of Welch's Juicefuls Fusions, a "transformational innovation in Juicy Filled Fruit Snacks," according to a press release.

Welch's Juicefuls Fusions are the "first-ever soft and delicious fruit snacks with one flavor on the chewy outside fused with another on the juicy bursting center. Welch’s Juicefuls Fusions are available in mouth-watering double-flavor combinations including watermelon and lemon, green apple and peach, and blueberry and raspberry," Welch’s said.

Welch's Juicefuls Fusions are currently available in a variety of pack sizes with more size and flavor combinations coming soon:

  • 4 oz peg bags are available nationwide at select convenience retailers.
  • 20 count boxes of 0.8oz pouches available at Walmart and Target.
  • 50 count boxes of 0.8oz pouches available exclusively on Amazon.

Meanwhile, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. announced the expansion of its Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries portfolio with a "flavor lineup sure to take your taste buds on an adventure: Sour Blueberry Lemon and Chili Lime," according to a press release.

Sour blueberry lemon is a "sour-sweet mashup that delivers a punchy twist on snacking. With powerfully tart lemon and sweet blueberry notes, this bold blend is your new go-to when your taste buds need a wake-up call." Chili lime is described as "swicy (sweet + spicy) combo hits with zesty lime and just the right chili heat."

Over at Mars, the new Snickers Pecan recently launched. Snickers has "expanded its line-up to now include the Snickers Pecan bar. Snickers Pecan features the same blend of satisfying caramel, smooth nougat and milk chocolate as a classic Snickers bar, but with the added buttery richness of pecans taking the flavor experience up a notch," according to a press release.

Kopiko candy last month launched Kopiko Focus Coffee candy and is "revolutionizing how people consume caffeine," per a press release sent to NACS. "For decades, coffee has only been consumed as a liquid. Kopiko Focus Coffee changes that. Made from 76 volcanic coffee beans, just two pieces deliver the same caffeine boost as a cup of coffee, with 80mg of natural caffeine. It’s compact, portable and mess-free, and was designed to meet the needs of modern, fast-moving consumers. No spills. No long lines at the coffee shop. Just pure focus. This is coffee, but harder," the company said.

Interested in how coffee has become more than just the average cup of joe? During the 2025 NACS Show in Chicago October 14-17, the education session "More Than Just a Cup: Transforming Convenience Coffee," will look at how the range of brewing and consuming options has grown. Register for the 2025 NACS Show now.