Greenville, SC – August 14, 2025 – Essential Candy®, a certified woman-owned business and manufacturer of premium botanical lozenges and hard candy blends, will debut its new smaller-size retail bags at the Newtopia Now trade show, offering retail buyers a fresh, on-the-go option for customers seeking both flavor and function.
The new 1.5 oz bags each contain 12 individually wrapped pieces, delivering the same exceptional taste, quality, and functional support in a more compact, convenient format. This size will be available in four popular varieties:
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Digestive Blend™ – Dietary supplement lozenges with organic lemon, ginger, peppermint, and slippery elm for digestive wellness support.
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Uplifting Blend™ – Dietary supplement lozenges with organic ashwagandha, skullcap, orange, and lavender for mood and relaxation balance.
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Zing Energy Blend™ – Dietary supplement lozenges with yerba mate, matcha, green coffee bean, spearmint, and peppermint, providing a natural boost with energy and focus support.
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Cacao Orange Hard Candy – A decadent superfood-inspired treat with rich chocolatey cacao and bright orange notes.
All products are manufactured in the USA at Essential Candy’s GMP Certified, FDA-registered facility in Greenville, South Carolina, using organic ingredients. They are Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
In addition to showcasing the new, smaller-sized bags, Essential Candy will also offer samples of all blends in their larger, standard retail-ready 3 oz bags (24 pieces each), allowing buyers to experience the full range of products.
“We designed these smaller-size bags to give retailers a flexible, high-quality option that works perfectly for checkout areas, travel, and trial-size offerings—without compromising on taste or functionality,” said Tracy Ernst, Founder of Essential Candy.
Find Essential Candy at Booth #1101 in the Startup CPG section within the Thrive area to sample products, discuss wholesale opportunities, and explore custom retail programs.
About Essential Candy®
Essential Candy creates functional botanical lozenges and hard candy blends using real plant botanicals, crafted for wellness and flavor. Through its Candy With A Purpose mission, the company donates products to individuals facing health challenges. All products are proudly made in the USA, with a commitment to sustainability, purity, and quality.