Seriously? OMG! WTF?

Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has a new snack, and it is getting people talking, just not in a way that the market would prefer.

That is because the reviews are shitty, as in Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms Candies is making people shit.

You see, the worms are sugar-free. To have them live up to their name, Sweet, TJ added allulose, organic erythritol, and monk fruit extract to achieve their sweetness. Combined, those ingredients are giving the candy 14 grams of fiber, according to Delish. So if you eat eight worms, you will have eaten half of your daily fiber. And who can eat just eight worms?

So people have been eating them and running to the bathroom without knowing why. Because who reads the fiber amount on the back of a candy bag?

So if you need to go, go to Trader’s and get a bag for $3.99.

CNW Group/IKEA Canada Limited Partnership

On April Fools’ Day, people and companies come up with pranks that are so brilliant that people wish they were real, and occasionally that happens.

IKEA tried to trick everyone with lollipops that tasted like their signature Swedish Meatballs, and people thought that was a delicious idea. So, the global furniture giant teamed up with Chupa Chupa to make that fake product real.

“On April 1st, we invited people to imagine a meatball lollipop. And we couldn’t help but take it one step further – especially after the enthusiastic response,” said Javier Quiñones, Commercial Manager at Ingka Group. “Together with Chupa Chups, we are now bringing a playful take of that idea to life. It is a fun way to celebrate our love of food, and to show that even a simple joke can turn into something real, bringing people in surprising ways.”

And to make this dream even more amazing, they will be giving out the one million lollipops they commissioned for free at their stores worldwide in June. Details will be revealed at a later date.

“When IKEA invited us to explore a lollipop inspired by their iconic Swedish meatball, we were immediately intrigued. At Chupa Chups, we are always looking for new ways to surprise and delight people – it’s part of our ‘Forever Fun’ spirit. This limited-edition lollipop is our playful tribute to a flavour that people all over the world associate with IKEA, reimagined in a way only Chupa Chups can do,” said Martin Hofling, Global Marketing Manager, Chupa Chups.

If I were Chupa Chupa, I would also create a lollipop that tastes like Lingonberry. I would totally suck on that. And yes, I would. I would also put one of the meatball pops in my mouth. Would you do the same?

We know Edible Arrangements for their fresh fruit arrangements that sometimes has chocolate covered fruit or baked goods. But for a limited time, they are changing things up with a new garnish.

The gifting giant has teamed up with Mars candies to sell vases with pastel M&M’s and Skittles. This way, even when the fruit is done, you still have something yummy to eat. And it jazzes up any fruitquet.

“As customers step into a season filled with color, celebration, and connection, we wanted to create something that feels joyful, giftable, and easy to share,” said Angela Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer at Edible Brands. “At Edible, we’re always looking for new ways to help customers arrange meaningful moments and show up for the people who matter most. This collection brings together our signature fruit arrangements with candies people know and love in a way that feels fresh, playful, and undeniably fun.”

That it does. And on that note, my birthday is in 23 days, just saying!

M&M’s

Have you ever dreamed about spending the night in a candy store? Well, now you and four of your friends can do just that at the M&M’s Time’s Square store in April.

The candy that does not melt in your hands launched their first rewards program, M&M’s Fun Club, today. If you join between now and March 19th, you will be entered into the dream night, which includes hanging with a Spokescandy, trying an exclusive M&M’S Fun Club flavor mix available only during the sleepover experience, being treated to an after-hours shopping spree, and of course — enjoy some tasty treats featuring an array of M&M’S favorites.

“Our M&M’S fans are some of the most fun, loyal, and creative people, so we created the M&M’S Fun Club to give them a place to enjoy our delicious products, score sweet rewards and prizes, and most importantly, celebrate the power of fun,” said Gabrielle Wesley, Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Wrigley North America. “We’re delighted to kick-off the M&M’S Fun Club with a one-of-a-kind experience like the M&M’S store sleepover, to give fans a taste of the unique experiences, products, and exciting prizes the brand has in-store.”

The more points you get, the better your chance of winning the sleepover. Not only that, you can redeem points for exclusive prizes like candles and tumblers, colorful experiences, and giveaways, which are available all year round.