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October 6, 2026 · Industry Watch

New launches explore texture and relaxation

New launches explore texture and relaxation

A crunchy gummy innovation arrives as beverage entrepreneurs enter the functional relaxation market.

A Mars-owned confectionery brand is adding crunch to gummies with Gummy Crystals, embracing growing interest in contrasting textures, Food Dive reports.

Elsewhere, the founders of THC cocktail brand Nowadays have introduced a functional beverage focused on relaxation, extending the stream of products designed around specific consumer occasions.

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