And the winner of best candy is...
The 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo Most Innovative Awards have been released, and we’re going to review the winners from each category! If you’ve been waiting for a brand new selection of sweets to indulge in this year, you can grab these tasty winners when you have the chance.
Best in Show: Nerdy Nuts Avalanche Peanut Butter Treat
As a standout product, the Avalanche Peanut Butter spread is a decadent delight that is not only tasty but versatile! You can use the spread this marshmallow fluff, caramel sauce and crispy rice cereal on your morning pancakes, baked goods or enjoy them by the spoonful.
Small Business Innovator: Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mochi Gummies
The Small Business Innovator award is a great way for smaller businesses to stand out and get recognition for their delicious candies! This year's winner is the Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mochi Gummies. These chewy Mochi candies are a delight to the senses! If you’ve been craving something new, this is a must-try!
Chocolate: Morris National: Skippy Milk Chocolate PB Minis
Enjoy a sweet chocolatey crunch with creamy peanut butter with the Skippy Milk Chocolate PB Minis. These mini treats are a great addition to any candy stash!
Baked Goods: Quest Strawberry Cake Frosted Cookies
The Quest strawberry Cake Frosted Cookies are delicious and provide a great protein boost! These sweet cake bites make snacking easy with their fluffy cake texture and sweet Strawberry flavour. Add this snack to your workout regimen or any snacking session!
Gourmet/Premium: Lakrids by Bulow Passionfruit Chocolate-Coated Licorice
In the Gourmet/Premium candy category, Bulow Passionfruit Chocolate-Coated Licorice won the award. Premium candy is known as high-quality chocolate using premium ingredients, making it decadent and a delightful treat for the new year.
Gum & Mints: Hubba Bubba Mini Gum in Skittles Original Flavour
Congratulations to Hubba Bubba Mini Gum in Skittles Original Flavor for clinching the top spot in the Gum & Mints category! This reimagined Skittles bubble gum is a sweet find that you won’t be able to put down any time soon!
Seasonal - Candy & Snacks: Anderson’s Crazy Candy Peanut Brittle
Hats off to Anderson's Crazy Candy Peanut Brittle for seizing victory in the Seasonal - Candy & Snacks category! With its irresistible blend of crunchy peanuts, buttery sweetness, and a hint of seasonal spice, this delectable treat promises a memorable taste experience.
Savoury Snacks: Our Home You Need This: Hot Cheddar Fries & Doritos Dinamita PepsiCo Foods Smoky Chile Queso
For the first time, there was a tie-in for the top spot! Congratulations to Hot Cheddar Fries & Doritos Dinamita PepsiCo Foods Smoky Chile Queso! Elevate snack time with this winning combination that delivers an explosion of flavor with every bite!
Meat Snacks: Chyler’s Hawaiian Beef Chips Original with Roasted Garlic
The Meat Snacks category crowned Chyler’s Hawaiian Beef Chips Original with Roasted Garlic their winner! This savoury beef snack is thin, slow-roasted, and full of flavour! Try this snack if you’ve been searching for a crispy new treat.
Sweet Snacks: Nerdy Nuts Banana Cream Pie Peanut Butter Treat
Another big win for Nerdy Nuts with their Banana Cream Pie Peanut Butter Treat! This creamy banana peanut butter spread with marshmallow fluff and caramel drizzle is a sure win for your taste buds. This product was part of an influencer collab from 2021 and still sells out today!
Salty Snacks: Nomad Snacks: Ramen Popcorn
Nomad Snacks won in the Salty Snacks category with their Ramen Popcorn. This product is the perfect combination of savoury popcorn and crunchy ramen!
Non-Chocolate Candy: Amos Peelerz Gummy Mango
The winner of this year's Non-Chocolate Candy award is Amos with their Peelerz Gummy Mango! This was the talk of the show! Their sweet gummy candy tastes just like mango, and the fact that you can actually peel the candy makes it a no brainer for the first place prize!
Novelty/Licensed - Candy & Snacks: Amos Peelerz Gummy Banana
Amos takes the cake once again with their peelable gummies! The Peelerz Gummy Banana is a real treat for the senses, with the juicy fruit flavour and peeling feature. This candy has gone viral all over TikTok! You can try these peelable gummies for yourselves and see what all the buzz is about!
Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Most Innovative Products Award! Every treat was truly worth the hype and we can’t thank Sweets & Snacks enough for putting together such an incredible event celebrate the effort these brands put in to offer the best products on the market!
Are you looking forward to trying any of these delicious innovative candies?