Ketchup, Funfetti, brisket, cherry, bubble gum, clove, Twinkies, mango chili, Caesar salad: Candy cane flavors are proliferating as the sugary sticks go from nostalgic favorite to hip retro cult item.
Why it matters: As retailers attempt to amp up iconic holiday symbols and flavors and introduce them earlier in the season — we're looking at you, pumpkin spice — they're building consumer demand for more must-have seasonal products, candy canes included.
