CANDY Van Wyk Confections took home gold in the Candy category for its new flavor of Sweet & Salty Pretzel Rods launched in October 2021. Crunchy Toffee Sweet & Salty Pretzel Rods were introduced after the successful rollout of the original Salted Caramel Sweet & Salty flavor. The 100-calorie pretzel rod is submerged in a creamy milk chocolate dip and covered with toffee bits. Each rod is individually wrapped and certified peanut-free. The company ships 36 rods per tub and six tubs per case (216 ct.). AWAKE Caffeinated Bits from Awake Chocolate was the runner-up in the Candy category. This year's winners are consistent with market trends for bolder flavors, smarter technology and premium ingredients. Van Wyk Confections Sweet & Salty Pretzel Rods April 2022 * VendingMarketWatch.com 19http://littledebbievending.com http://www.VendingMarketWatch.com