June is National Candy Month: Stock Up on Sweet Wins!

June marks the start of longer days, warmer weather, and endless opportunities to enjoy sweet treats. So, what better way to kick things off than with National Candy Month? Whether you're a candy shop owner, an enthusiastic snacker, or just someone looking for a way to spread a little extra summer cheer, June is the perfect time to treat yourself with something sweet!

National Candy Month was started by the National Confectioners Association way back in 1974, but it has bounced around the calendar from January, to May, and eventually landing in June in 1999.

Why June you may ask? Well, it’s the ultimate sweet spot on the confectionery calendar, giving candy companies and candy makers a chance to help bridge the long gap in candy holidays between Easter and Halloween. With school out, family visits in full swing, and summer road trips heating up, there’s no better moment to celebrate the joy that candy brings to us all summer long!

Retailers: Celebrate with Nostalgia, Promotions & Social Media Fun

For candy retailers, this month is a golden opportunity to create buzz around the products offered by your store. Think about using nostalgic candy to tap into your customers’ fondest memories. Bring back the classics from childhood, whether it’s old-school peanut butter bars, candy buttons, or vintage chewing gum flavors, and watch your audience light up with unprecedented amounts of joy!

National Candy Month is also a great time to run themed promotions. Try things like “Treat Yourself Tuesdays” with discounts on sweet treats for low traffic days, or “Summer Sampler Saturdays” to showcase exciting new, and seasonal products. On social media, you have the ultimate opportunity to get creative! Run candy trivia fun facts, post polls about your customer’s favorite flavors, or share behind-the-scenes looks at your candy shop’s display setups.

Want to really drive engagement? Encourage your followers to share their own favorite summer candy memories and tag your shop. Boost your follower’s excitement with a simple contest, like “best caption wins a prize” or “tag a friend who can eat more candy than you.” These interactive posts can boost your visibility across social media platforms and turn digital interactions into real-world brand awareness, store visits, and of course, candy sales!

At Redstone Foods, we’ve been part of the confectionery industry for nearly 60 years, and one thing has always been true: nothing beats word-of-mouth buzz. Whether it’s shared in person or through a fun post online, excitement around your store is one of the sweetest ways to grow your customer base.

Road Trip Ready: Travel-Friendly Candy Displays for Summer

As families gear up for summer adventures, now is the perfect time to spotlight some road trip essentials. Highlight summertime sweets that are durable, mess-free, and perfect for the glovebox. Gummy candies, licorice twists, and individually wrapped mints or hard candies are excellent choices that can stand up to warm temperatures. Use signage like “Road Trip Ready” or “Great Snacks for the Car!” to help guide your store’s shoppers.

And don’t forget to pair your display with snackable savory options, and cool, refreshing drinks too! Sweet and salty snack mixes help balance the sugar rush and offer a complete on-the-go experience. Then, encourage your customers to wash it all down with a selection of ice cold, unique glass bottle craft sodas that will help them enjoy a cool, refreshing beverage along the way!

Celebrate National Candy Month with These Cool New Sweet Summer Candy Products!

From s’mores-inspired chocolates to tropical fruit gummies and cotton candy-flavored taffy, this summer’s confectionery landscape is full of flavor. Whether you’re looking for novelty sweets that surprise and delight or nostalgic twists on seasonal staples, we’ll highlight some great summertime sweets that will make this season one to remember!

S'mores: The Ultimate Summertime Sweet

Few flavors capture the essence of summer quite like s’mores. This classic combo of gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and crunchy graham cracker instantly transports us to warm nights around a campfire, telling stories under the stars and laughing with family and friends. Whether you’re camping in the mountains, heading to an outdoor movie night, or just hanging out in your backyard, s’mores-inspired snacks are a nostalgic treat that hits all the right notes.

Tiny Bites Waffle Cones – S’mores Chocolate

These bite-sized waffle cones are filled with rich, Belgian chocolate in a crave-worthy s’mores flavor. Packaged in a resealable peg bag, they’re perfect for summer road trips or late-night snacking on the porch.

Golden Grahams S’mores Treats Cereal Bar

Craving both dessert and breakfast? This king-size cereal bar delivers both, with the nostalgic flavor of Golden Grahams, fluffy marshmallows, and decadent chocolate. It’s a sweet, satisfying treat you can take anywhere, no campfire necessary!

S’morsels Theater Box

Headed to the latest summer blockbuster? Don’t forget your S’morsels at the concession stand! These chocolate-covered bites of graham cracker and marshmallow deliver the full s’mores experience in a mess-free, movie theater-ready package.

Light Up Your Summer with Glow Ups!

Summer activities don’t have to stop when the sun goes down, and neither should the candy! Whether you’re hosting a kid’s birthday bash, hitting up a glow-in-the-dark bowling night, or dancing under the stars at a music festival, Glow Ups gummies bring the fun to a whole new level!

These eye-catching candies feature edible confetti that glows under blacklight, thanks to turmeric extract (don’t worry – you won’t taste it!). Perfect for amusement parks, nighttime events, or anytime your sweet treats need a little extra dazzle.

Sour Patch Kids Strawberry Watermelon Glow Ups

Your favorite sour-then-sweet troublemakers just got a glow-up! These gummies burst with juicy strawberry and watermelon flavor, plus glowing, black light reactive confetti for an extra pop of fun.

Swedish Fish Strawberry Watermelon Glow Ups

A fruity twist on the classic Swedish Fish, these gummy favorites now feature glowing edible confetti and bold summer flavors that shine during any after-dark adventure.

Beach Bag Gummies: Sweet, Chewy & Ready for the Sun

Gummy candies are the unsung heroes of summertime sweets. They’re travel-friendly, heat-resistant, and bursting with tropical fruity flavors that pair perfectly with pool days and beach getaways. Whether you’re packing snacks for a family visit or treating yourself to something sweet between summer activities, these gummies are absolute must-haves for your summer candy stash!

Haribo Goldbears Tropical

A tropical twist on a classic, these limited-edition chewy bears bring the flavor with kiwi, passionfruit, pineapple, and paradise punch. They’re like a mini vacation in every bite, but you won’t need a passport (or a star card) to escape to this tropical paradise!

Froot Loops Gummies

These gummies taste so much like the fruity cereal you grew up with as a kid, it’s actually amazing! Made with real fruit juice, they’re a colorful, chewy snack that brings a little breakfast magic to your beach towel or pool float.

Sour Power & Spicy Surprises

For candy lovers who crave something with a little edge, these sour and spicy picks are here to turn up the flavor while you cool off in the warm weather this summer. Did you know that eating spicy foods in hot weather can actually make you feel cooler? Your body responds to the spice by sweating more, which helps regulate your temperature!

Lucas Spicy Watermelon Gummies

Shaped like adorable little flames, these chili-dusted watermelon gummies are sweet, spicy, and bold. Perfect for fans of tangy, tamarind-style Mexican candy, and for those looking to heat things up on a hot summer’s day!

Canel’s Jarritos Sour Gummies

Inspired by the iconic Mexican soda brand, these ultra-sour gummies feature bold flavors like lime, tamarind, pineapple, and mango that pack a flavorful punch. Toss a bag in your beach tote and enjoy the zingy taste of sunshine in a bottle – without the glass bottle!

Sour Punch Filled Straws

These chewy straws are filled with bright, tangy flavor combos that absolutely scream summer’s favorite flavors. Whether you go for nostalgic Cherry Limeade or the electric buzz of Blue Raz Lemonade, these sour-filled straws will keep your taste buds dancing all summer long!

Stretching into Summer: The Joy of Taffy Time!

No summer candy roundup would be complete without some chewy, stretchy, pull-apart fun! Taffy has long been a boardwalk and beach-day staple, and these fresh picks add bold, exciting flavors to the mix. Saltwater taffy has always been the perfect way to enjoy a sweet summer with some nostalgic candy.

Dorscher’s Famous French Chew – Mountain Chew

Enjoy this retro favorite with a soda pop twist! These citrusy, Mountain Dew-inspired bars from Doscher’s Famous French Chew are creamy, smooth, and sure to spark sweet memories. Look out for their other soda-inspired flavors like Cola, Root Beer, and Dr. Chew for a bubbly blast from the past!

Laffy Taffy Fruit Combos

Double the flavor means double the fun! These fruit combo chews mix playful pairs like mango-passionfruit and wildberry-banana. Plus, each one comes with a classic Laffy Taffy joke in every wrapper, making them the perfect addition for some poolside giggles!

Warheads Sour Taffy 2-in-1

Do you love your taffy with a sour kick? Warheads delivers the mouth-puckering goods with their two-in-one taffy bars in explosive combos like blueberry-watermelon and green apple-watermelon. These are sure to be a hit with sour candy fans looking to treat themselves with something daring this summer!

From glowing gummies to beach-ready taffy and ooey-gooey s’mores, there’s no shortage of sweet summer candy to stock up for National Candy Month! Whether your customers are hitting the road, planning pool parties, or just looking to beat the heat with some cool candy finds, Redstone Foods has the fun, the flavor, and the inventory to keep your store stocked with the bestsellers, all summer long!

So light that spark of nostalgia, lean into those summer activities, and don’t forget to share the joy on social media. We’ll be right here helping candy stores and soda shops like yours make the most of National Candy Month and every warm-weather opportunity that follows.

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