Sprouts Launched Swedish Candy Program in Select Stores
The grocer has introduced a Pick & Mix candy program that excludes synthetic dyes and corn syrup.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Organic Food
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Sprouts Farmers Market has launched a Swedish Pick & Mix candy program featuring 12 varieties in 17 California and Florida locations. This initiative introduces products made without high-fructose corn syrup or Red 40, with a broader rollout planned for late 2026.
Why it matters
The program reflects a growing consumer shift toward confectionery options made with natural flavors and colors rather than artificial additives. This change provides shoppers with more transparency regarding the ingredients in their snack choices.
Sprouts Farmers Market is testing a 12-SKU assortment of Swedish-style candies in 17 locations, with plans to scale the packaged product line to its full network of over 500 stores. This rollout follows Sockerbit's initial introduction of Swedish Pick & Mix to the U.S. market in 2010.
The players
Sprouts Farmers Market
A grocery retailer focused on fresh, natural, and organic foods with over 500 stores.
Sockerbit
A confectionery brand known for bringing Swedish-style candy to the U.S. market.
The details
The candy selection replaces common artificial additives like Red 40 and high-fructose corn syrup with natural colors and flavorings. Customers at the pilot stores can curate custom selections through a bulk dispensing system, which will eventually be supplemented by a standardized packaged version of the candy available nationwide.
Timeline
Sockerbit introduced the Swedish Pick & Mix concept to the U.S. in 2010.
Sprouts Farmers Market launched the pilot candy program in 2026.
Packaged Sockerbit products will roll out at nearly 500 stores in October 2026.
Health Landscape
This expansion follows the industry-wide clean-label consumer movement toward removing artificial dyes from common food products. By omitting ingredients like Red 40, this shift mirrors broader efforts by retailers to align their confectionery aisles with evolving public health priorities.
Shoppers looking to reduce their intake of synthetic additives can now access a wider range of candy options that prioritize natural flavors and colors. If you have specific dietary sensitivities or food allergies, review the ingredient labels at the bulk station with your physician.
The takeaway
Sprouts is expanding its inventory to include candy varieties free from high-fructose corn syrup and common artificial dyes. When choosing treats, prioritize options that utilize natural ingredients and confirm specific ingredient profiles with product packaging or staff.
What happens next
Packaged Sockerbit candy products are scheduled to arrive at nearly 500 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country in October 2026.
Further reading
For more on how ingredient sourcing impacts your pantry, visit Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Progressive Grocer.
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