15 New Snacks and Candies From the 2018 NACS Show®

LAS VEGAS -- Snack and candy suppliers worldwide flocked to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Oct. 7-10 for the 2018 NACS Show to showcase the newest items that will emerge in convenience stores. After all was said and done, it appears indulgent treats are still top of mind, despite the surge in healthy eating over the past few years.

Here are 15 snacks and candies from the show that caught CSP’s attention …

The Hershey Co. is combining its flagship Hershey bar with Reese’s Pieces for its newest release, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar With Reese’s Pieces candy. The bar is available nationwide beginning in late November in standard (1.55 ounce) and king-size bar (2.55 ounce) formats.

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The Kellogg Co. has unveiled its newest addition to its Cheez-It snack line—a thinner, crispier version of the cheesy treat that resembles a pita chip from afar. Cheez-It Snap’d snacks are made with 100% real cheese and are baked instead of fried. They come in two flavors: Double Cheese and Cheddar Sour Cream & Onion, both of which come in 2.2-ounce packages and have 140 calories per serving.

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Just Born Inc. will debut a new version of Mike and Ike’s candies in January 2019—one that will make consumers’ lips pucker. The Mike and Ike Mega Sour Mix contains 10 different fruit flavors ranging from apple and grape to pineapple and strawberry. The chewy treats come in a 5-ounce box. They are gluten-free and fat-free, and they contain 110 calories per package.

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Ferrera Candy Co. has launched its new Trolli Sour Brite All Star Mix, a twist on its traditional Trolli Brite gummy candies. These sugar-coated gummies come in various shapes, such as octopi, llamas, snakes and even human hands. Consumers can find them in stand-up, resealable pouches in c-store candy aisles.

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Kellogg is also bringing a new potato chip to the market, the Wavy Pringles. Sporting the mantra “It’s Not, Not Pringles,” these chips have the ribs seen in chip brands such as Cape Cod Waves and Frito-Lay’s Ruffles. Wavy Pringles come in two flavors: Fire Roasted Jalapeno and Applewood Smoked Cheddar, both of which are packaged in the traditional 5.2-ounce Pringles jars.

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In January 2019, Mars Wrigley Confectionery will debut its Creamy Snickers bars—a take on the traditional caramel and milk chocolate candy bar—filled with creamy, fresh ground nut butters. The new bars will be available nationwide in 1.4-ounce singles, 2.8-ounce shared and 7.7-ounce stand-up pouches. Creamy Snickers will come in three varieties: Creamy Snickers Almond Butter, Creamy Snickers Peanut Butter and Creamy Snickers Maple Almond Butter.

Photograph courtesy of Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Century Snacks’ Snack Club has partnered with Mexican condiment company Tajin to create its newest peanuts and toasted corn snacks. Both the peanuts and toasted corn treats are covered in Tajin’s flagship seasoning, which consists of chile peppers, salt and dehydrated lime juice. They come in 5-ounce resealable bags.

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Snyder’s of Hanover is bringing peanut-butter filled pretzels to the market. Besides the launch of the snack itself, which the company describes as an ideal on-the-go treat for both children and adults, Snyder’s has debuted the pretzels in a 10-ounce bag. One serving of the salty and creamy snack contains 130 calories.

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