Mars debuts M&M's pretzel chocolate candies

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. Beloved candy brand M&M's debuted its newest addition that has the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors.

New M&M pretzel chocolate candies will be hitting store shelves this month and will be available for 79 cents for a single-size bag, $3.49 for medium-size bags, $4.99 for large-size bags and $8.99 for a 30-oz. stand-up pouch. Consumers were given a taste of the newest M&M creation in April through the brand's Facebook fan page, Mars said. 

"Our fans have been clamoring for a salty and sweet M&M's snack," said Leah Dunmore, senior marketing director for M&M's at Mars Chocolate North America. "Since we aim to please taste buds whenever possible, we put a pretzel inside an M&M's for the first time ever. We're certain M&M's pretzel will add color and fun to any party this year."