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Hershey Releases New Freeze-Dried Candy

Addison Sheppard, Reporter

March 20, 2025

Hershey is hopping on the viral freeze-dried candy trend with its newest product hitting shelves in the candy aisle.

Hershey Products unveiled the new “Jolly Rancher Freeze-Dried” treats. This new candy offers a freeze-dried version of the classic Jolly Rancher flavors. Flavors include apple, watermelon, and blue raspberry.

According to Hershey, freeze-dried candy is one of the most popular food trends in the world right now, receiving more than 4.7 billion in sales and views on TikTok.

These treats are sold nationwide and can be found in local targets and grocery stores.

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Addison Sheppard, Reporter

Addi Sheppard is a reporter for the Hershey High School Broadcaster. She is a junior and this is her first year on the Broadcaster staff. Addi is a dancer at the Hershey School of Dance and also enjoys spending time with her family. Additionally, she works as a shift leader at Playa Bowls Hershey.