# Plant-Based Springtime Gummy Candies Katjes Wild & Free Foam Gummies are Vegan-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katjes-wild-free References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113055-katjes-usa-launches-wild-and-free-gummies) & [katjes.us](https://katjes.us/?srsltid=AfmBOopR-GJPrcJpuTGYtXJrPmUQOVPnkIRctH_i-GiGlIgI9LpvbA5f)  The [Katjes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-gummies) Wild & Free foam gummies are headed to the market this spring to provide consumers with a plant-based candy option that doesn't skimp on taste or texture. The product is crafted with no animal gelatin in the mix and comes in a series of playful shapes that will call to mind the Wild West like boots, cowboy hats, cacti, bandanas and more. The candies are plant-based with colors derived from plants and algae, while also being free from palm oil and high-fructose corn syrup. The Katjes Wild & Free foam gummies come in orange, peach, raspberry, strawberry, cherry and grape flavor options, and is available now on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katjes-cosmic-visions) with retail expansion coming in April. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 36% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Candy Innovation:** Emerging plant-based alternatives to traditional gelatin-based candies offer new opportunities for cruelty-free confectionery. - **Eco-friendly Confectionery:** Incorporating colors derived from plants and eliminating harmful ingredients, this trend highlights a shift towards environmentally conscious candy production. - **Flavor-forward Gummies:** Offering a variety of popular fruity flavors, these gummies tap into consumer demand for diverse and delicious plant-based candy options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** The growing interest in vegan-friendly products is inspiring innovation within the food industry to cater to a wider audience seeking plant-based alternatives. - **Sustainable Packaging:** As eco-conscious consumers drive demand for sustainable products, industries focusing on environmentally friendly packaging solutions for candies are gaining prominence. - **E-commerce Retail:** With availability on platforms like Amazon, the online retail industry is being increasingly tapped for launching novel confectionery products efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Neutral Plant-Based Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-gummies.md) - [Free-From Sour Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katjes-cosmic-visions.md) - [Empowering Plant-Based Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-gummy-candy.md) - [Plant-Based Chewy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-candy.md) - [Plant-Based Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz.md) - [Foamy Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foamy-gummies.md) - [Vegan Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starburst.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelatin-free-gummies.md) - [Plant-Based Jelly Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-jelly-snacks.md)