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Swizzels has expanded its popular Squashies range with the launch of two new products, Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars.

The launch marks one of the first national gummy launches in the US to combine fruit flavours with chilli heat – a profile often referred to as 'swicy'.

The product, which mimics the chocolate-filled tip of a traditional ice cream cone, is packaged as bite-sized, mini-coned treats with crisp wafer shells and creamy centres.

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has partnered with The Hershey Company to unveil his latest confectionery creation: Shaq-A-Licious Slams.

The Fruit Factory is set to invigorate the fruit snack category with the launch of its new Sour Apple Fruit Strings

Mars has introduced its latest product, Skittles Gummies Fuego, which combines traditional gummy candy with a spicy twist.

British liquorice confectionery brand Flyers has expanded its range with the launch of a new non-liquorice sour apple and raspberry sticks product.

Ruly, a new entrant in the UK confectionery sector, has officially launched its line of caffeine-infused sweets, aiming to capture a niche in the growing functional candy market.

British confectionery producer Swizzels has launched two new HFSS-compliant products under its Squashies sweet brand: Squashies Tropical...