Mars Wrigley packs sweet holiday treats

Needless to say, the holiday season is already in full swing.

Mars Wrigley is the latest brand to announce what consumers can expect from such brands as M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Starburst and Dove for the upcoming holiday season.

Some limited-edition holiday treats hitting shelves include:

• M&M’s Mint Chocolate Candies, which are dressed up in festive colors, made with peppermint-flavored mint chocolate, and retail for $3.49;
• M&M’s Peppermint White Chocolate Candies, which come in red and white candy shells, feature peppermint-flavored white chocolate and retail for $3.49;
• Dove Promises Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Gifts, which combine peppermint and dark chocolate, and retail for $3.99;
• Dove Promises Silky Smooth Milk Chocolate Mint Chocolate Cookie Gifts, which are made with cocoa beans, contain a smooth chocolate taste, feature a mixture of mint and cookies, have a special message on the wrapper, and retail for $3.99; and
• Eclipse Candy Cane Peppermint Gum Bottle, which features a limited-edition candy cane design and retails for $2.99.

Aside from limited-edition launches, Mars Wrigley also is debuting several stocking stuffers and stand-alone gifts that will be sure to provide a sweet treat.

The new offerings include:

• Chocolate & Fruity Confections Variety Mix Gingerbread House, which has chocolate and fruity confections, includes a mix of Snickers, Starburst, Twix, M&M’s and 3 Musketeers, and retails for $15;
• Gift Jars, which come in M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies, M&M’s Peanut and Skittles Original options, and retail for $7.99 each;
• Dove Silky Smooth Milk Chocolate Truffles, which are made with smooth chocolate, are individually wrapped, and retail for $3.49;
• Celebrations Chocolates Magnum Gift Bottle, which contains a selection of Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove and Bounty, and retails for $10.49;
• Starburst Assorted Fruit Candy Canes, which come in the classic Christmas stripes and juicy flavors, and retail for $2.49;
• M&M’s Hazelnut Chocolate Candies for the Holidays, which are filled with a hazelnut spread, contain the classic candy coating and retail for $3.49;
• Twix Cookie Bars Yard; Snickers Bars Yard and M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies Yard, which retail for $12.99 each, and can provide a new way to share the classic treat;
• Skittles Original Candy Holiday Cane, which features a bright rainbow of colors, and retails for $1;
• M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies Ornament Tin, which is filled with M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies, can be used to decorate any tree, and retail for $1.99; and
• M&M’s Fun Size Milk Chocolate Candies Storybook, which contains a festive storybook packaging, and retail for $3.49.

Further information on the products can be found on the company’s website.