Candy Funhouse Candy Awards 2025:
The Sweetest Winners of the Year
Welcome to the Candy Funhouse Candy Awards 2025, where your resident Candyologists™ officially crown the treats that ruled this year’s cravings. From viral candy chaos to nostalgic throwbacks that had Canadians sprinting to the checkout, these are the candies that defined the year. Grab a snack (or three). Let’s dive into the sweetest winners of 2025.
Candyologist Picks of the Year
🏆 Winner: Little Debbie Collection
Little Debbie has been around for years, but 2025 turned her into a full-on obsession. Zebra Cakes, Cosmic Brownies, and every snack-cake restock sold out immediately. As one of the only places in Canada where you can still buy Little Debbie, Candy Funhouse has become the go-to destination for fans desperate to get their hands on it!
Nominees: Nerds Gummy Clusters, Squashies Tropical, Swedish Fish Glow Ups, Skittles Freeze Dried Pop’D, Oreo Blueberry Pie, Cadbury Clinkers, Little Debbie Collection
Best New Candy Product of 2025
🏆 Winner: Sour Patch Kids Glow Up
Why it won: This candy made history as the first-ever gummy candy that glows under black light — seriously innovative, seriously fun. Between the neon aesthetic and the bold tangy flavour, these became one of the most talked-about candy releases of 2025.
Nominees: Nerds Juicy Gummy Cluster, Sour Patch Kids Glow Up, Smarties Squashies Mixed, Peelerz Kiwi, AMOS x Juicy Drops Mystery Cubes
Most Nostalgic Candy Throwback
🏆 Winner: Creme Savers Strawberry
Why it won: The return of Creme Savers shook Canada. The iconic creamy strawberry swirl brought everyone straight back to childhood. 2025 officially became the year of the Creme Saver comeback!
Nominees: Iconic Candy Retro Sours, Bubble Jug, Creme Savers Strawberry, Bottle Caps
Best Chocolate of the Year
🏆 Winner: Butterfinger Marshmallow
Why it won: Butterfinger didn’t reinvent the wheel — they added a marshmallow twist, and somehow it worked perfectly. The crunchy peanut butter bite paired with a soft, sweet marshmallow flavour gave fans something they didn’t even know they were missing.
Nominees: M&Ms PB&J, Reese PB&J Strawberry Cup, Kit Kat Lotus White Chocolate, Snickers Pecan, Crunch White, Butterfinger Marshmallow
Best Sour Candy of the Year
🏆 Winner: Barnetts Mega Sour Fruits
Why it won: Barnetts is the most sour candy ever made — not for beginners. These British sour bombs hit extreme, electric levels of tang and instantly became the ultimate challenge for sour fans.
Nominees: Sour Patch Kids Ice Pop, Airheads Belts Very Berry, Slime Licker Taffy, Skittles Sour Straws, Barnetts Mega Sour Assorted Fruits, Van Holten’s Sour Warheads Pickle
TikTok Candy Trend of the Year
🏆 Winner: Cadbury Clinkers
Why it won: Thanks to TikTok texture videos, Clinkers became an internet sensation. The triple-colour crispy centres and chocolate coating created the perfect “crack–crunch–chew” reaction that everyone wanted to film.
Nominees: Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles, Amos Peelerz, Haribo Gold Bears, Cadbury Clinkers
Fan-Favourite Candy Funbox™
🏆 Winner: Christmas Candy Funbox™
Why it won: The ultimate holiday gift of 2025. Packed with festive exclusives, seasonal favourites, and magical unboxing moments, this Funbox became the no-brainer gift everyone reached for.
Nominees: Exotic Candy Funbox™, Candyologist Candy Funbox™, Halloween Candy Funbox™, Christmas Candy Funbox™
Best Seasonal Product Drop
🏆 Winner: Hershey’s Harry Potter Butter Beer Kisses
Why it won: Anything Butterbeer is destined for chaos — and these Kisses delivered. Straight out of Hogsmeade, their buttery sweet flavour became one of the most magical seasonal hits of the year.
Nominees: Hershey’s Butter Beer Kisses, Cow Tales Pumpkin Pie, Kit Kat Peppermint, Reese’s Red Velvet
Best Candy Brand Collab or Crossover
🏆 Winner: Oreo Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies & Cups
Why it won: Oreo + Reese’s = candy royalty. This collab delivered on every expectation with a flavour that instantly became a fan favourite.
Nominees: Oreo Post Malone, Oreo Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies & Cups, Trolli x Mountain Dew, Pringles x Miller Lite, Skittles Wicked SOUR Wild Berry, Van Holten x Pringles Pickle
Most Controversial Candy (Hot Take Award)
🏆 Winner: Dubai Chocolate
Why it won: Luxury branding, bold flavours, viral hype — Dubai Chocolate became a cultural moment. Loved by some, debated by others, it was the most polarizing candy of 2025.
Nominees: Dubai Chocolate, Snickers, Swedish Candy, Skittles Spicy Gummies, Toxic Waste Slime Licker 2.0
Best Flavour Comeback
🏆 Winner: Crunch White
Why it won: After disappearing for nearly two decades, Crunch White came back and instantly went viral. Nostalgia + genuinely great flavour = a legendary 2025 comeback.
Nominees: Pop-Tarts Cookie Dough, Oreo S’moreo, Oreo Golden Cakesters, Crunch White, Snickers Xtreme, 7UP Shirley Temple, Crush Back to the 80s
Most Underrated Gem (Hidden Treasure)
🏆 Winner: Twix Crispy Rolls
Why it won: A sleeper hit from Egypt. Light, airy, crispy, and totally different from classic Twix — this became the secretly loved treat people couldn’t stop recommending.
Nominees: Kinder Happy Hippos, Moutain Dew Summer Freeze, Walnut Whip, Cadbury Snowballs, Twix Crispy Rolls, Candy Kittens Eton Mess
Most Aesthetic Candy (For the ’Gram)
🏆 Winner: Katjes Wild & Free
Why it won: Pastel colours, clean shapes, and a vegan recipe made this one of the most photo-friendly candies of the year — perfect for flatlays and creators.
Nominees: Katjes Wild & Free, 4D Mermaid Shells, Haribo Goats, Trolli Giant Marshmallows, Sour Patch Kids Gamerz
Best Candy Packaging Design
🏆 Winner: Gushers Wednesday Addams
Why it won: This drop blended nostalgic vibes with dark, moody aesthetics. Fans treated it like a collectible — the most iconic packaging of 2025.
Nominees: Peelerz Packaging, Gushers Wednesday Addams, Squashies Skeletons, Bubble Jug Blue, Squid Game Chips, Stranger Things Chips Ahoy
People’s Choice Fan-Voted Candy of the Year
🏆 Winner: Mango Peelerz
Why it won: Our community made their voices loud and clear. Mango Peelerz was the candy of 2025. The vibrant mango flavour, the satisfying peel-and-eat format, and the sheer fun factor made it the runaway fan favourite!
Nominees: Hi-Chew, Hot Tamales, Maltesers, Nerds Clusters, Mango Peelerz
Discontinued Candies & Chocolate of 2025 (Gone but Not Forgotten)
🏆 Winner: Cherry Blossom
Why it won: This Canadian classic leaving shelves caused a wave of nostalgia and last-chance buying. Cherry Blossom became the most-missed farewell of the year.
Nominees: Cherry Blossom, Smarties Birthday Cake, Kit Kat Drumstick, Neilson Jersey Milk Bar
Best Chip of the Year
🏆 Winner: Vlasic Dill Pickle Balls Corn Puffs
Why it won: The pickle trend stayed strong in 2025. These airy, crunchy, dill-packed puffs became an instant favourite among bold snackers.
Nominees: Fritos BBQ Twists, Pringles Pizza Calabresa, Doritos Mustard, Lay’s Minion Banana, Takis Blue Heat, Vlasic Dill Pickle Balls Corn Puffs
Best Soda Drink of the Year
🏆 Winner: 7UP Shirley Temple Zero Sugar
Why it won: Nostalgic cherry soda meets modern zero-sugar twist. This drink took over TikTok taste tests and became the surprise beverage hit of the year.
Nominees: Crush Back to the 80s, 7UP Shirley Temple Zero Sugar, Pepsi Strawberry, Fanta Pear, Barr Bubblegum Soda, Mountain Dew Trolli, A&W Ice Cream Sundae
2025 Candy Awards Wrapped
2025 was a standout year in candy culture — viral hits, nostalgic revivals, bold collabs, stunning packaging, and unforgettable flavours.
Do you agree with the winners? Drop a comment below!
Here’s to an even sweeter 2026.