Sour gummies continue to be popular: from classic Sour Patch Kids to innovative new products offering unique experiences.
With consumer preference for sour flavors continuing to rise, sour Gummy candy is showing strong growth momentum in the confectionery market during 2025–2026. Not only are traditional bestsellers remaining popular, but innovative products are also continuously emerging, attracting significant industry attention.
Mondelēz's Sour Patch Kids brand is continuously launching new products, such as the Glow Ups series introduced in 2025, which adds a fun, glow-in-the-dark feature to the traditional sweet and sour flavors, attracting young consumers seeking experiential consumption.
Meanwhile, well-known manufacturers in the industry are also releasing multiple new sour gummy candy products at large-scale trade shows, including mini sour gummy bears, sour shoe-shaped gummies, and geometric sour candy blocks. These different shapes not only increase product variety but also enhance consumer appeal through both visual and taste stimulation.