Craft Soda Meets Candy: The Sweet Fusion of Iconic Brands
  |   BY NEAL ROTHSTEIN
At Redstone Foods, you know we’re all about that sweet, sweet candy! But what you might not know is that we also boast an ever-expanding selection of glass bottle craft sodas in our product inventory. So, what happens when we combine the best of both of these worlds? In this article, we’ll explore the ultimate mashup: candy-inspired craft sodas! These beverages will capture the essence of beloved, iconic candy brands, transforming them into a fizzy sensation that brings these popular candies to life in an entirely new and exciting way!
As a branding strategy, these perfectly balanced collaborations between popular candy brands and craft soda manufacturers make for a win-win for both industries. Not only do they increase visibility for candy brands by bringing their flavors into the soda fridge, but they also create a sense of nostalgia and curiosity for consumers.
This cross-category fusion can spark intrigue, giving customers something fresh and fun to talk about as they experience a beloved candy in a fizzy, drinkable form. Whether they’re sipping on their favorite childhood treat in a new way or sharing the experience with friends, these soda-candy hybrids are going to be a delightful conversation starter!
Brand collaborations like these are also highly marketable, appealing to both candy and soda fans alike. By offering soft drinks that echo the flavors of popular candies, retailers can create a unique selling point and an easy upsell opportunity.
Many of these sodas, with their bold and familiar flavors, could also double as excellent cocktail mixers as well! Imagine a fizzy, Ring Pop-flavored soda adding a sweet twist to a summer cocktail or Warheads sour soda giving your margarita an extra puckery punch! These versatile beverages are not only a nostalgic treat but also an unexpected way to liven up any drink menu.
Enjoy These Classic Candies – As a Cold, Refreshing Soda Pop!
Chick-O-Stick Soda
The Atkinson Candy Company has been making their iconic peanut butter and toasted coconut-flavored Chick-O-Stick candy since the 1950’s. Taking the wildly popular success of the original treat, Rocket Fizz has liquified the candy and turned it into a novelty soda that is definitely worth trying! If you love the satisfyingly peanut buttery taste of the original Chick-O-Stick, you are certainly in for a treat with this soda!
Whirly Pop Soda Pop
WHIRLY POP SODA RAINBOW FRUIT PUNCH
Ever wonder what it would be like to drink a classic swirly giant lollipop? With Whirly Pop Soda, you will be able to experience what that would be like! Coming in with flavors like Rainbow Fruit Punch, Blue Raspberry, Juicy Grape, Watermelon, Sweet Strawberry, and Wild Cherry, Whirly Pop Sodas by Rocket Fizz serve as the perfect escape to a simpler time.
Bazooka Bubble Gum Soda
Bazooka Bubble Gum has been delighting people’s sweet tooths since 1947. With its delightful bubble gum pink color, Bazooka Bubble Gum Soda by Rocket Fizz brings the iconic sweet, fruity flavors of bubble gum to the soda pop world! With a bold, retro label that adorns the glass bottle, this soda will really stand out in your soda cooler.
Cookie Dough Bites Sodas
COOKIE DOUGH BITES SODA - CHOCOLATE CHIP
Ready-to-eat cookie dough has been a staple of the candy aisle and the concession stand at movie theaters since the late 1990’s. With its chocolatey, buttery, brown sugary flavors, it really is a splendid indulgence enjoyed by just about everyone!
Cookie Dough Bites Soda by Rocket Fizz liquifies your favorite uncooked chocolate chip cookie dough into a deliciously flavored soda that must be tasted to be believed! Throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with a warm chocolate chip cookie, and you’ve got yourself a delicious cookie dough float! Talk about a sensory overload!
And if you really love the dough, Cookie Dough Bites Soda comes in more flavors you and your customers are sure to love. There’s a whole lineup of tasty cake batter flavors, including Fudge Brownie, Red Velvet Cupcake, and Cookies ‘N Cream soda that are all worthy of a sampling!
Warheads Sour Soda Can
WARHEADS SODA CAN - GREEN APPLE
If you’re a fan of the ultimate sour sensation Warheads candy, then you’re in for a real sweet, refreshing treat with Warheads Sour Soda! Each 12 fl oz can will make your mouth pucker with delight at all the sour fruity flavors this product line has to offer. Coming in sour Green Apple, Grape, Black Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Peach, Lemon, and Watermelon flavors, there’s a fruity flavor to appeal to any sour candy enthusiast!
Ring Pop Soda
Ring Pops were invented in 1979 by a product engineer at the Topps Company. He was looking for a candy that would help his daughter break her thumb-sucking habit, and the iconic, wearable candy – Ring Pop was born! Rocket Fizz pays homage to this classic candy with their inspired line of Ring Pop sodas that are as fruity as they are sweet. Check out the Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Sour Lemonade, and Strawberry flavors for a practical cornucopia of fun fruity flavors!
Toxic Waste Soda
TOXIC WASTE SODA - GREEN APPLE SOUR
Toxic Waste Soda takes the super sour candy into a whole new realm of soda-licious exploration! If you’re a fan of the hazardously sour Toxic Waste candies, this soda will be a real challenge to your taste buds! Available in three classic flavors: Blue Razz, Sour Strawberry and Sour Green Apple, these sodas are sure to satisfy all your extreme sour cravings!
Toxic Waste Energy Drinks
TOXIC WASTE ENERGY DRINK - BANEFUL BLUE RASP (S/F) (6/4PK)
Yet another foray into the hazardously sour, Toxic Waste Energy Drinks bring a sugar free jolt of energy into the candy/soda hybrid zone. These carbonated beverages are packed with 160mg of caffeine that will give you a nuclear blast of energy in five different delicious flavors: Baneful Blue Raspberry, Mythical Mango, Seismic Strawberry Kiwi, Sociable Sour Apple, and Tantalizing Tropical.
Zotz Soda
Zotz fizz powerful candy became an instant classic when it was introduced in the United States in 1970. Hailing all the way from Italy, the super fizzy candy is still made in the same family factory, which has allowed this candy to maintain its retro vintage charm, all the way until today. Rocket Fizz has capitalized on this classic candy’s popularity, immortalizing it into their own line of Zotz Sodas. Get your hands on Zotz sodas in four wonderful flavors: Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Grape, and Watermelon. Zotz is where the fizz izz!
Thanks for checking out our exciting lineup of candy-inspired sodas! At Redstone Foods, we’re about so much more than just candy bars. Our beverage lineup includes over 400 different products from classic root beer brewed in small batches, to limited edition energy drinks from your favorite video game characters. From the refreshing zing of a lemon lime soda, or a cool sip of a retro craft soda, we have something for every taste!
If you’re looking to bring these fun, candy-flavored soda brands to your customers—or expand your inventory with other top-tier candies, snacks and drinks—Redstone Foods is here to help! We offer a vast selection of products designed to boost your sales and keep your customers coming back for more.
Create an account with us online today, and let’s get started on taking your store’s product offerings to the next level! Redstone Foods is America’s favorite distributor for candy, snacks, and beverages, and we’re excited to be part of your success.