Retail Buyers: Freeze-Dried Candy Is the New Snack Category You Can’t Sleep On

As a retail buyer, you know the game is all about margin, movement, and novelty. So if freeze-dried candy hasn’t made its way onto your radar yet—now’s the time.

Spaceman freeze-dried candy isn’t just another sweet treat. It’s a category all its own, and it’s capturing the attention of snackers across North America. If you’re responsible for curating what sells, this is what’s next.

What Makes Freeze-Dried Candy Retail-Ready?

This isn’t a gimmick. It’s a legitimately different format with the right mix of benefits:

  • No refrigeration required

  • Shelf-stable for months

  • Zero melt factor (huge for warm climates and grab-n-go)

  • Highly visual and impulse-friendly

And the texture? That’s what brings them back. Crunchy. Melts-in-your-mouth. Wildly satisfying.

What Shoppers Love (and Why They Come Back)

Freeze-dried candy isn’t just a one-time novelty. With Spaceman, we’ve built in:

  • A prize in every bag – From discounts to Amazon gift cards and even PS5 giveaways

  • Bold, viral-friendly packaging

  • Flavor variety that encourages discovery (and basket building)

  • Snackable, giftable, collectible appeal

It’s fun—but it also delivers on flavor and format.

Our Best Sellers (That You'll Want to Try First)

Here’s what’s flying off shelves in Canada and the U.S.:

  • Space Creamz – A freeze-dried ice cream sandwich that outsells everything else 4 to 1

  • Toxic Rainbow – Fruity, crunchy, and Gen Z approved

  • Bombrz – Old-school hard candy turned crispy & addictive

  • CRML KOFI POP – A sophisticated snack with chocolate, caramel, and coffee vibes

Retailers are using these as anchor SKUs, then expanding into seasonal bundles and bundles.

Built for Retail (And Easy to Sell)

Whether you’re a national chain or a single-location specialty store, Spaceman is built to perform:

  • Resealable pouches for clean presentation

  • Barcoded, bilingual packaging (Canada-friendly)

  • Wholesale-friendly pricing and margins

  • Merchandising support available for displays and promos

We’ll even help you sample and test before a major rollout.

Looking for Exclusive Flavors or Private Label?

If you want something just for your store or chain, ask us about:

  • Custom flavors

  • Private label packaging

  • Seasonal runs or co-branded promos

We’ll manufacture it in our Canadian facility and help you make it yours.

Let’s Talk Placement

Best-performing placements include:

  • Point-of-sale displays

  • Gift & novelty snack sections

  • Front-of-store baskets

  • Seasonal promotions (back to school, holiday, etc.)

This isn’t just a product. It’s a conversation starter.

Ready to Test Freeze-Dried Candy in Your Store?

Whether you’re running 1 location or 1,000, Spaceman is ready to support your rollout.

Reach out now to request samples, a wholesale catalog, or a private label info kit. Let’s put freeze-dried candy in front of your customers—before your competitors do.

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