It's no secret that candies can deliver a sweet or sour taste experience. Similarly, March proved to be both a sweet and sour month for the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

From bites, barks and thins to unconventional ingredients, the newest products continue to evolve.

This year's winners of the Sweets and Snacks Most Innovative Awards are revealed.

Although new product introductions in confections and snacks generally wait until the Sweets & Snacks Expo in May, this year has already seen several high-profile launches and announcements. Just Born Inc. is taking a heated approach to sweets with an even hotter version of its Hot Tamales.