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Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy.
Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18.
The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon.
"At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketing vice presiden…
Man Offered Candy To Kids At LI Mosque, Charged With Child Endangerment: Nassau County Police
A Queens man is facing charges after allegedly approaching multiple children outside a Long Island mosque and offering them candy, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 7.
The incident occurred at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, outside the Hillside Islamic Center, located at 300 Hillside Avenue in North New Hyde Park, according to Third Squad Detectives.
Frias Bader, 47, of 153-70 S. Conduit Avenue, allegedly walked up to several children near the mosque and offered them candy, which they refused. One of the victim’s parents confronted Bader and told him to leave the property, …
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports.
Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027.
Federal agencies have tried for y…
