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NERDS® Drops Mega Innovation: New Juicy Gummy Clusters Hit Shelves
NERDS has launched Juicy Gummy Clusters, doubling the size of the original Gummy Clusters, offering a multisensory experience with layers of crunch, chew, and juice. In addition, limited-edition flavors, Cherry Lemonade Blitz and Berry Punch Rush, celebrate football season. The candy is available in various pack sizes at select retailers.
Last Updated on October 12, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Iconic candy brand doubles down on sensory experience with juice-filled clusters and limited-edition football season flavors
CHICAGO — The candy aisle is about to get a whole lot juicier. NERDS®, the beloved brand that’s been pushing confectionery boundaries for four decades, just unveiled its biggest product innovation since 2020: NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters candy.
And when they say “mega,” they mean it — literally double the size of the original.
A Four-Layer Flavor Experience
The new Juicy Gummy Clusters take everything fans loved about the original and amplify it. Picture this: tangy, crunchy NERDS candies creating a colorful outer shell, wrapping around a chewy strawberry punch gummy layer, all surrounding a juicy liquid center that bursts with flavor when you bite down.
It’s a multisensory candy experience designed to hit every texture note — crunchy, gummy, and now juicy — in one satisfying bite.
“Five years ago, NERDS transformed the candy landscape with the launch of NERDS Gummy Clusters candy—and now, we’re raising the bar again,” said Katie Duffy, Vice President of Global Brands at Ferrara, the company behind NERDS. “NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters candy represents the next evolution of innovation and reimagines snacking in an elevated, bold, multisensorial experience.”
The innovation marks a significant milestone for the brand, building on the exponential success of the original Gummy Clusters that debuted five years ago and quickly became a fan favorite.
Game Day Gets Sweeter
Just in time for football season, NERDS is also rolling out two limited-time Gummy Clusters flavors that are guaranteed to score with fans:
Cherry Lemonade Blitz — A brand-new flavor pairing sweet cherry with tart lemon for a refreshing game day treat.
Berry Punch Rush — The returning MVP. This raspberry, cherry, and punch combination was such a hit last season that NERDS brought it back for a two-peat.
Both limited-edition flavors feature packaging with the lovable NERDS characters sporting classic football helmets, inviting fans to get in on the game day action.
Where to Find Them
NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters candy is hitting select retailers now, with nationwide availability rolling out in three sizes:
- 2.65 oz. packs
- 4.5 oz. packs
- 7.15 oz. packs
Suggested retail prices range from $2.49 to $6.49, though prices may vary by location.
The limited-time football season flavors are also available now in select stores, with wide availability beginning in October. They’ll come in 3 oz., 5 oz., and 8 oz. packs at similar price points — but only for a limited time.
A Legacy of Innovation
For more than four decades, NERDS has been the candy brand that refuses to play it safe. From the iconic dual-chambered boxes that let you mix and match complementary flavors to NERDS Ropes, Big Chewy NERDS, and the game-changing Gummy Clusters, the brand has consistently reimagined what candy can be.
This latest innovation continues that tradition, turning everyday snacking moments into something extraordinary — one mega, crunchy, gummy, juicy bite at a time.
To find a retailer near you or explore the full NERDS product portfolio, visit www.nerdscandy.com or follow @NerdsCandy on Instagram and TikTok.
NERDS is a Ferrara brand. Ferrara is a leading sugar confectioner in the United States and Brazil with more than 115 years of creating sweet moments of celebration and connection.
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