Nestlé USA Introduces New Gummy Candy with National TV Spot Featuring “Mr. Random”

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Offering endless gummy combinations and truly random inspiration to “Let Your Random Side Out,” Nestlé USA will introduce a unique new spin on gummy candy this summer when WONKA® Randoms® candy makes its official nationwide debut this month.

 

A one-of-a-kind addition to the fast-growing gummy candy category, WONKA Randomscontains real fruit juice, no artificial flavors, and colors from natural sources. In every assorted package of Randoms candy, gummy lovers will find three different candy textures: traditional gummy; jam-filled; and a dual-layered gummy with a whipped marshmallow back. The surprises don’t stop there – candy fans also will experience seven delicious fruit flavors, and roughly 70 playful, unpredictable shapes. The combinations are endless, and the collecting and trading never stop!

 

The new Randoms candy makes its debut with the help of one “Mr. Random,” an apparently arbitrary ambassador of all things random and the star of WONKA’s newest TV commercial. In the spots, Mr. Random (played by actor Josh Breeding) entertains audiences with random antics such as playing tetherball with a grizzly bear, changing clothes on the street, and wrestling with himself at a fight club.

 

“Mr. Random reminds all of us to live in the moment and enjoy doing totally unexpected things every day,” said Daniela Simpson, WONKA marketing manager at Nestlé USA. “As Mr. Random demonstrates, everyone has a random side, and when you’re inspired by the great gummy taste of Randoms, anyone can turn ordinary, random interactions into extraordinary, endless fun.”

 

Wildly random viral videos starring Mr. Random continue his adventures from the TV commercials and appear online beginning June 9 on WONKA’s Tumblr page at WONKA.com/Randoms. In addition, fans are encouraged to share how they “let their random side out” by posting on Twitter and Instagram with the handle @WONKAnation, and by using the hashtag #letsgetrandom for an opportunity to win free samples of Randoms candy and other prizes.

 

“‘Let’s Get Random’ is a call to inspire everyone to let their random side out,” added spokesperson Tricia Bowles of Nestlé Confections & Snacks. “What makes Randoms so random? Inside every Randoms bag, there are literally millions of candy combinations to experience with the most unpredictable shapes, textures and flavors.”

 

According to Nielsen data, the gummy candy category is by far the largest and fastest growing in the confections industry. Randoms is a unique addition—it is the only gummy candy of its kind made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors and that offers endless combinations. Randoms feature:

 

  • Ever-evolving SHAPES: Roughly 70 unique and playful shapes with new ones being added all the time (sunglasses, monkey, roller skates, turtle, lighthouse, unicorn and more!)
  • Unexpected TEXTURES: Three different candy textures in each bag(traditional gummy; jam-filled; and a dual-layered gummy with a whipped marshmallow back)
  • Bursting FLAVORS: A range of seven flavors made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors (Grape, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Cherry, Citrus and Raspberry)

 

Randoms are available in a 10-ounce stand-up bag with a suggested MSRP of $3.49, in addition to a 5.25-ounce peg bag ($1.89 MSRP) and a 4-ounce share pack ($1.69 MSRP). Gummy candy enthusiasts are encouraged to find their favorite random combinations of Randoms, trade shapes with friends, and share what they love most about Randoms with the millions of WONKA fans online at Facebook.com/WONKA or tweet online with the hashtag #letsgetrandom.

We received samples and they were a hit with my family! My son loved the taste and I was quite impressed with the cellphone and other shapes! My favorite were the yellow lemon flowers! They didn’t last very long in my house! They will be a favorite of both adults and children!

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About WONKA®

WONKA® opened its doors in 1983. Since that time, WONKA has been dedicated to the art of producing fun, innovative, high-quality confections for candy lovers of all ages. WONKA candies include SWEETARTS®, LAFFY TAFFY®, NERDS®, EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER®, LIK-M-AID® FUN DIP, PIXY STIX®, BOTTLE CAPS®, KAZOOZLES™ and more. THE WILLY WONKA CANDY FACTORY is owned by Nestlé USA, Inc. For more information about WONKA, visit WONKA.com or Facebook.com/WONKA.

 

About Nestlé USA

Named one of “The World’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine for seventeen consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality brands that bring flavor to life every day.  From nutritious meals with Lean Cuisine® to baking traditions with Nestlé® Toll House®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverages that make good living possible.  That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about.  Nestlé USA, with 2013 sales of $10 billion,is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2013 sales of $99 billion.  For product news and information, visit NestleUSA.com or Facebook.com/NestleUSA.

 Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature.

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