The Wiley Wallaby Candy Corn Drops are a limited-edition offering set to arrive just in time for Halloween as a new take on a classic confection.
The candies feature a candy corn licorice base that's covered with a candy shell to give them a soft and crunchy texture profile for consumers to enjoy. The candies are crafted using sustainable palm oil, and maintain a Kosher and vegan-friendly recipe. The product has 90-calories per 30 drop serving to allow consumers to enjoy a larger amount of Halloween candy without having to feel like they overdid it.
Director of Marketing and Product Development at KLN Family Brands Jadi Anderson commented on the new Wiley Wallaby Candy Corn Drops saying, "Over the last 11 years, Wiley Wallaby has delivered delicious flavors of licorice to consumers around the U.S., and we couldn’t be more thrilled to debut a limited-edition flavor that offers a new take on an old Halloween favorite."
Fall-Themed Licorice Candies
The Wiley Wallaby Candy Corn Drops are Arriving for Halloween
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