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Ferrara Candy Company has expanded its Nerds range with the launch of Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters.

The new product is twice the size of the original Nerds Gummy Clusters, first introduced in 2020. It features a crunchy coating of Nerds candy, a strawberry punch-flavoured gummy and a juice-filled centre.

The product is available in 2.65oz, 4.5oz and 7.15oz packs, priced between $2.49 and $6.49.

Alongside the new launch, Ferrara has also released two limited-time Nerds Gummy Cluster flavours for the football season: Cherry Lemonade Blitz (cherry and lemon) and Berry Punch Rush (raspberry, cherry and punch).

Both flavours are available in 3oz, 5oz and 8oz packs, also priced between $2.49 and $6.49. They are in select retailers now and will roll out nationwide this month for a limited period.

Katie Duffy, vice president of global brands at Ferrara, said: "Five years ago, Nerds transformed the candy landscape with the launch of Nerds Gummy Clusters candy – and now, we're raising the bar again".

"Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters candy represents the next evolution of innovation and reimagines snacking in an elevated, bold, multisensorial experience that invites fans to taste, feel and celebrate candy in a whole new way. It's a next-level candy creation designed to spark joy and turn everyday moments into something extraordinary."