These 26 avant garde sweet advancements cover every weird candy innovation from Lifesaver lips to candy flossing and cotton candy scientific theories.
These 26 avant garde sweet advancements prove that sweets are not just meant for consumption, but that they can provide a form of entertainment and inspiration as well as a sugar high.
Implications - Today's consumer has a sweet tooth, and it is up to candy and confectionery producers to create treats that will draw consumers to their products in the midst of intense competition. In order to make an impact in today's candy market, companies should look at new and exciting ways to package, new shapes and recipes and innovative methods of advertising.
26 Avant Garde Sweet Advancements
From Cupcake-Inspired Carnival Rides to Tattooed Candies:
Jacqueline Parrish — Oct 20, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Jeans made out of sugar cane
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Sweet Tattoo Treats
Sugary Inkspiration for Badass Bakers
24
Sweet Sugar Lips
These Colorful Kissers are Covered in Sweetness
23
Sugar Craft Sculptures
Intricate Birthday Cakes
22
Candy Accessories
Gummy Bear Jewelry is a Vibrant Way to Sweeten Your Wardrobe
21
Sugar Fantasies
Will Cotton Combines Beautiful Women With Sweet Candy
20
Life Savers Lips
Soon Tong's 'Sugar Babe' is a Decadent Candy-Filled Fantasy
19
Luxury Candy Necklaces
Mctega Creates Jagged and Colorful Jewelry Designs
18
Life Size Car Cake
Skoda Advert is Sugar & Spice & All Things Nice
17
Jacked Confectionary Rides
The Cupcake Cars Make Rollin' Less Badass and More Sugary Sweet
16
Pink Sugar After Dinner
DIY Cotton Candy at Kenka, NYC
15
Sugar-Free Wine
Slender is Perfect for Diabetic Winos and Figure-Fixated Femmes
14
Cotton Candy Menswear
Vibrant Pink for Guys at the Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2010 Show
13
Gourmet Churros
Xooro Brings Elegance to a Sugar-Coated Kids' Favorite
12
Barftastic Candy
Disturbing Treats to Crush Your Sugar Cravings
11
Sugary Stamps
Toby Ng's 'Chocolate Mail' Makes Licking Stamps Yummy
10
Candy Cushions
Perfect Pillows to Get Your Fix of Sweet (Minus the Calories)
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Super Sized Snacks
5 Pound Gummi Bear Makes Sugar Junkies Swoon
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Saccharine Sculptures
Sugar Cube Art
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Bear Branded Healthy Snacks
Bear Offers Tasty Candy Alternatives That are Also Good for You
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Frosting Shots
Cutting Calories With Tiny Doses of Sugar
5
Cotton Candy Scientific Theory
Sugary Structure Mimics Capillaries, Could Aid in Regrowing Organs
4
Sugary Kicks
ICE CREAM Sneakers Bring Dessert & Shoes Together at Last
3
Candy Controllers
The Merckens Wiimote Chocolate Candy Looks Irresistable
2
Pill-Shaped Chocolates
Sugar Addiction Satisfaction
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Candy Flossing
Sugary Cupcake Dental Floss is a Frosting Flavoured Delight
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Sour Candy Challenges
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Precisely Made Edible Earbuds
MSCHF Creates a Pair of Candy AirPods Replicating the Technology
Candy Bar-Inspired Backpack Designs
Sprayground Collaborates with Reese's on a Decadent Backpack
Optimized Alternative Sweeteners
Kerry Tastesense Advanced Works with Low and Zero-Sugar Products
Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Indulgent Candy Fragrances
Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar Celebrates Sought-After Sweet Notes
Candy-Flavored Beverages
Skittles Drinks Reimagine a Favorite Gen Z Candy as a Beverage
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Expansive Halloween Candy Collections
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Halloween Candies are Spooky
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Colorful Gummy-Themed Shoes
Vans and Haribo Collaborate on a Series of Candy-Themed Shoes
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Lollipop-Inspired Toothpastes
The Chupa Chups x Hismile Flavors Sweeten Daily Oral Care Rituals
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Whimsical Candy Suites
Haribo's Treat Retreat Immerses All Ages in a Whimsically Joyful Experience
Dual-Flavor Marshmallow Candies
Swizzels Squashies Strawberry & Cream Updates a Classic Treat
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Decadent Ice Cream Launches
Mars Kicks Off 2023 With Three Delicious New Ice Cream Flavors
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Ketchup-Flavored Candy Floss
French's and Treats for Us Collaborated on Ketchup Cotton Candy
Carnival Candy Energy Drinks
Ghost Energy Bubblicious Cotton Candy Has a Zero-Sugar Recipe
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Cartoon-Themed Candy Dips
Swizzels Sherbet Dip is Being Added to the Brand's Minions Range
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Low-Sugar Easter Gummies
SmartSweets' Dropped Limited-Edition Low-Sugar Easter Candies
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Gut-Friendly Candy Products
Savvy Sweets Comes in Four Delicious and Familiar Varieties
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Oversized Textural Candy Products
Skittles Giants Gooey Have a Soft Filling Inside a Crunchy Shell
3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates
Sugar Lab Debuts Two Types of Valentine's Day Bonbons
Architectural Sugar Sculptures
Kellogg's Worked with Artists to Create 'A Story of Salt and Sugar'
Tart Multi-Colored Easter Candies
Sugarfina's Lamb Sour Rainbows Candy Cube is a Sour Spring Treat
Americana Travel Candy Products
These New Products From MWITR Include M&M's and Maltesers SKUs
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Indulgent At-Home Frozen Treats
These New Mars Ice Cream Products Come in Three Varieties
Gummy Candy-Inspired Footwear Series
Vans Brings a Playful Element with the Haribo Collection
Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
Free2b's Newest Mini Cups Feature Over-the-Top Flavors
Lollipop-Inspired Bodycare
Allkinds x Chupa Chups Shares Fruity Self-Care & Fun Textures
Peanut-Shaped Chocolate Treats
Reese's Has Launched a New Peanut Butter Cup Shape at Retailers
Organic Nut-Based Candies
Justin's Launched Certified Organic Peanut Chocolate Candy Pieces
Flavor-Packed Candy Products
Mentos Discovery Has 14 Flavors in Each Pack and are Vegan-Friendly
Campy Wearable Seats
The Sweet Seat is a Stylish, Comfortable Solution for Commuters
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Sustainable Festival Stands
Mentos' Pure Fresh Gum Stand Will Be Repurposed Post-Use
Globally Inspired Sour Gummies
Better Sour Infuses Global Flavors with a Tart Taste
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH'S Desserts of the World Jelly Beans Explore Global Flavors
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Cotton Candy Cookie Products
McVitie's Iced Gems Candy Floss are Limited-Edition
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Branded Candy Easter Products
These Nestlé Easter Eggs Come in Two New Options for 2024
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Branded Holiday Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
S'mores-Themed Dessert Ranges
Maud Borup is Launching New Desserts This Spring
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Sundae-Flavored Easter Candies
M&M's Easter Sundae is a Limited-Edition Springtime Treat
Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging
These Jolly Rancher Gummies Packs Were Created with Local Artists
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Novelties
WNWN Food Labs is Transforming the Future of Chocolate
Plant-Based Candy Bars
Harken Sweets Bars Offer New Takes on Classic Combinations
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Sustainable Mainstream Candy Bars
This New KitKat Bar is Made with Sustainably Sourced Cocoa
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sow Good is Launching a Crunchy, Heat-Proof Summer Snack
Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candies
Haribo Unicorn-i-licious Gummies Come in Six Flavors
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Craft Cocktail Lollipops
Melville Candy's Gourmet Cocktail Lollipops are Handcrafted
Candy Bar Songstress Perfumes
Sweet Tooth: Caramel Dream is Sugary Yet Fresh and Complex
Shareable Travel Candy Pouches
Cloetta Releases Exclusive Sharing Bags for Travel Retail Customers
Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes
The SusieCakes x See’s Candies Collection is Limited-Edition
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Candy-Coated Sampling Swabs
CandyCollect Sweetens the At-Home Saliva Sampling Experience
Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
Kraft Mac Has Just Launched Some Unexpected Halloween Gummy Candies
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Revived Carnival Sandwich Cookies
Cotton Candy OREOs Have a Pink and Blue Creme Filling
Next-Gen Cannabis Gummies
The Bettering Company Fixes Problems People Associate with Edibles
Candy Maker-Inspired Gummies
Wonka Magic Hat Gummies are Limited-Edition
High-Quality Chocolatey Marshmallow Treats
Mallow & Marsh Products Boast a Permissible Profile
Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites
These Mexican Hot Cocoa Bites Unite Cinnamon & Chili
Intensely Flavored Candy Straws
Clever Candy Powder Straws Offer a New Take on a Classic
Candy Bar-Inspired Ice Creams
Twix Ice Cream Cones Offer a New Format for the Treat
Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Products
The Wild West Chocolate Line Has Nine Varieties
Celebratory Seasonal Chocolate Products
Hershey Seasonal Treats are for Valentine's and Easter
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Soft Chocolate-Topped Caramels
Werther's Debuts a Chocolate-Covered Variant of its Iconic Caramels
Candy Bar-Infused Cookies
These Baked by Rich’s Cookies are Made with Nestlé
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Chocolate-Covered Candy Beans
Kopper's Chocolate Pastel Chocolate Jelly Beans are Ready for Spring
Nostalgic Bulk Candy Products
Clever Candy Powdered Candy Straws Come in a New 100-Count Bag
Lickable Sour Candy Drinks
World of Sweets Partners with Zed Candy on the New 'Screamers Big Lick'
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Adventurous Jelly-Style Candies
Fruit-tella Jellies Now Come in Two New Format Options
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Miniaturized Multicolored Candy Products
Skittles Littles Will Come in Two Packaging Options
Hollywood-Themed Candy Collections
Sugafina x Hollywood Celebrates 100 Years of the Hollywood Sign
Cooling Superhero Candy Products
The CandyRific Marvel’s Avengers 12-Count Assorted Tray is Novel
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts
These Chocolove Valentine's Day Treats Celebrate the Day of Love
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Premium Candy Advent Calendars
These Anthon Berg Advent Calendars Come in Two Varieties
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Functional Low-Sugar Candies
Oomph! Sweets Chews Share the Benefits of Lion's Mane, ACV & More
Empowering Plant-Based Gummies
Katjes' Plant-Based Gummy Candy Celebrates Women Who Dream Big
Salted Caramel Confection Cups
The Béquet Caramel Cups Feature Celtic Sea Salt and More
Gourmet Theater-Branded Candies
AMC Cinema Sweets Come in Four Varieties Available Now
Layered Cotton Candy Cakes
The Maud Borup Cotton Candy Layer Cake Has Four Servings
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Fizzy Vegan-Friendly Candies
These Bebeto Candies Come in Two Varieties in 150-Gram Packs
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Confectionary Candy Debuts
Hancocks Debuts a Series of Candies for the Autumn Season
Sugar-Free Classic Candy Products
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. Has Announced Four Nostalgic Chewing Gums
Limited-Edition Artisan Chocolates
Niagara Chocolates Created Four New Flavors for Valentine's Day
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
High-Quality Valentine's Day Treats
Evolved Strawberry & Cream Cups Have Four-Grams of Sugar
Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Remixes Ice Cream Sandwiches with Stroopwafel
Springtime-Themed Snack Cakes
The Tastykake Easter Packaging Encourages Gifting
Zero-Sugar Fish Gummies
Joyride's Berry Gummy Guppies Use Allylose as a Sweetener
Branded Collaboration Candy Gifts
Edible Arrangements and M&M's Partnered for New Products
Mythical Creature Easter Products
This CandyRific Easter Collection Will Arrive for 2024
Artisan-Inspired Coffee Station Products
Café Delight Helps Retailers Elevate Coffee Stations
Celebratory Mardi Gras Cupcakes
The Gigi's Cupcakes Mardi Pardi Box is Available for Two Weeks