# Dentist-Approved Sugar-Free Candies Dr. John's Debuts Three New Healthy Snacks at the 2018 Expo By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfree-candies1 References: [drjohns](https://www.drjohns.com/collections/thrive-lollipops) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/drjohnscandies/) From lollipops and chocolates to caramel and taffy, Dr. John's offers a collection of bite-size sugar-free candies for those who are conscious of their daily intake and want to be kind to their teeth. The company is founded by dentist Dr. John Bruinsma and his wife Debra who is a dental hygienist. Inspired to bring a health-focused snack to patients and individuals, the duo reinvents sugar-free candies and makes products that are actually beneficial to teeth. The THRIVE lollipops, for example, boasts [fiber and cavity-fighting components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-lollipops) and ingredients that are non-GMO, allergen- and gluten-free. At the 2018 Sweets & Snacks expo in Chicago, Dr. John's debuted a new range of affordable packaged sugar-free candies, including [Healthy Sweets Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-added-salted-caramels) with Vitamin D, Lollipops and Probiotic THRIVE pops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sugar-free Candies:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new flavors and formulations for sugar-free candies to cater to the growing demand for healthier snacks. - **Health-focused Snacks:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative snacks with added health benefits, such as cavity-fighting components and probiotics, to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Affordable Packaged Candies:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce cost-effective solutions for packaged sugar-free candies to make them more accessible to a wider consumer base. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate dental-friendly ingredients and technologies in confectionery products to promote oral health. - **Health Snacks:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop nutritious and tasty snacks that cater to specific dietary needs, such as sugar-free and allergen-free options. - **Food Packaging:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create affordable and sustainable packaging solutions for candies, ensuring freshness and convenience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Minded Sugar-Free Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockleys-sugarfree-candies.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-sugar-caramels.md) - [High-Fiber Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-house-foods-daddies.md) - [Low-Sugar Prebiotic Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-gummies.md) - [Zero-Sugar Fish Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-gummy-guppies.md) - [Low-Sugar Plant-Powered Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumy-candy.md) - [Low-Sugar Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-blobs.md) - [Gut-Friendly Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savvy-sweets.md) - [Gum-Filled Zero-Sugar Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zolli-gum-popz.md)