New Flavor Joins Seasonal Lineup Chocolove is bringing back its Pumpkin-Shaped Bites for fall 2026 with a new addition to the seasonal roster. The individually wrapped candies now include Apple Cider in Milk Chocolate alongside returning favorites Pumpkin Spice and Peanut Butter flavors. The Apple Cider variety features creamy milk chocolate filled with an autumn-inspired center made with real apple purée and cinnamon. The Pumpkin Spice option combines milk chocolate with pumpkin purée and seasonal spices including ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The Peanut Butter variant uses dark chocolate paired with creamy, salted peanut butter.

Distribution and Product Positioning The bites come packaged in festive standup bags and are positioned as an elevated alternative to mass-market Halloween treats. Sara Famulari, VP of Marketing, said: "Our Apple Cider Bites capture the magical feeling of crisp, cool air and changing leaves in a completely new way. The combination of creamy milk chocolate, real apple purée and cinnamon will transport your taste buds to a cozy and nostalgic apple orchard." The products are available while supplies last at major retailers including Whole Foods Markets, CVS, Albertsons, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Kroger, Natural Grocers, Raley's, Safeway, Sprouts, Stop & Shop, and through Chocolove.com. Chocolove's chocolate is made with traceable cocoa beans, Rainforest Alliance Certified, free from artificial preservatives, and Non-GMO Project Verified. The Boulder, Colorado-based company, founded in 1995, offers approximately 50 flavors across bars, cups, bites and seasonal varieties.

Why It Matters

For convenience retailers and grocers, seasonal confectionery drives significant foot traffic and impulse purchasing during fall months. The addition of a new flavor to an existing product line encourages repeat purchases from loyal customers while the premium positioning and sustainability certifications appeal to consumers willing to trade up from mass-market alternatives.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors