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Discover why multi-textural gummies are the fastest-growing candy category in 2026 and how distributors can unlock higher margins with innovative textures.
If you’re still distributing traditional, single-texture gelatin gummies in 2026, you might be missing out on the most lucrative market segment.
According to the latest global candy trends report, “multi-sensory experiences” have become a core driver of consumer purchasing decisions. Among these, multi-textural gummies, with their complex layers of texture—such as “crispy outside, soft inside,” “liquid-filled centers,” or “multi-layered”—are rapidly occupying prime shelf space in supermarkets and convenience stores.
What are Multi-Textural Gummies?
They break the traditional perception of gummies as simply “chewy.” Through sophisticated processes, completely different textures are combined in a single product:
- A collision of crispness and softness: The outside is coated with a crispy sugar shell or granular sour powder, while the inside is a chewy fruit-flavored gummy.
- The surprise of a liquid center: Concentrated fruit jam or syrup is released the moment you bite into it.
- Multi-layered texture design: Combining the fluffiness of marshmallow with the chewiness of gummy in layers.
Why can it become a profit engine for distributors?
A. Gen Z and the “Addictiveness” of Social Media
Young consumers in 2026 have a very short conversion path for “novelty.” Multi-textural gummies offer visual layering and an audible “crunch,” making the product highly “shareable” and easily going viral on TikTok and Instagram.
B. High Premium Potential
Compared to single-texture bulk gummies, multi-textural gummies with their complex manufacturing process are usually positioned as “premium snacks.” This means distributors can achieve higher profit margins with the same sales volume.
C. Differentiated Competition
In the highly commoditized candy category, multi-textural gummies are a powerful tool for brands to achieve differentiation. For distributors looking for unique SKUs, this is a “stepping stone” to entering mid-to-high-end retail channels.
Technological Challenges: From Concept to Mass Production
Producing multi-textured soft candies places extremely high demands on the factory:
- Mold Precision: Complex molds are required to achieve perfect layering.
- Moisture Control: How to prevent moisture migration from the liquid center layer to the soft candy layer, preventing clumping inside the packaging?
- Temperature Control: The temperature curves for different textures of syrup during filling are completely different.
This is why distributors need to find a supplier with deep R&D expertise and robust hardware capabilities.
Global Leading Candy Manufacturing Partner: LeChao Candy
In the rapidly evolving candy market, choosing a factory with both production scale and innovative capabilities is key to success.
About LeChao Candy
Founded in 1991, LeChao Candy is a modern gummy candy manufacturer specializing in the research and production of high-quality soft candies. For over 30 years, we have remained at the forefront of the industry, dedicated to transforming creativity into mass-producible, high-end candies.
Why choose LeChao Candy as your supply partner?
- Full Range of R&D Capabilities: Our product line includes gummies, licorice, jelly beans, marshmallows, and chocolate candies.
- Extensive Customization Options: We have over 500 candy molds, covering all popular and unique shapes on the market, supporting in-depth customization.
- Excellent Service System: We provide customized formula development, rapid quotation response, a rigorous quality management system (QC), and global logistics and distribution services.
Seize the Growth Opportunities of 2026
Whether you are looking for innovative multi-textured soft candies or require stable global supply chain support, LeChao Candy is your ideal choice.
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