Brach’s Discontinues Candy Corn and Peanut Mixes, Leaving Fans Searching for Alternatives

Brach’s has quietly pulled its two signature candy corn-and-peanut mixes from store shelves ahead of the 2026 Halloween season, ending a product line that had developed a cult following since its 2013 debut. The Corn ‘N Nut Mix and its chocolate-covered counterpart, Mini Candy Corn & Chocolate Peanuts, no longer appear in the company’s seasonal lineup, and major retailers including Kroger list the items as unavailable for pickup or delivery.

The disappearance was first flagged by consumers on Reddit in August 2024, where a thread documenting the missing chocolate-peanut version drew dozens of comments from shoppers unable to locate the seasonal bags. Brach’s, owned by Ferrara Candy Company since 2012, has not issued a public statement confirming the discontinuation or explaining the decision.

Ferrara, which also produces Nerds, SweeTarts, and Trolli, has been streamlining its seasonal SKUs across brands amid rising ingredient costs and shifting retail shelf-space priorities. Industry analysts note that niche seasonal items — particularly those combining chocolate with shorter-shelf-life nuts — face higher spoilage risk and lower turnover than single-candy assortments, making them frequent targets for rationalization.

The Brach’s mixes capitalized on a decades-old homemade tradition. Combining candy corn with salted roasted peanuts creates a flavor profile remarkably similar to a Payday bar: the candy’s intense sweetness and chew mimic the caramel center, while the nuts supply crunch and salt. Planters has long published a no-bake recipe — 16 ounces of dry-roasted peanuts plus two cups of candy corn — and the combination circulated in community cookbooks and church-bazaar pamphlets well before Brach’s packaged it.

Consumers seeking a ready-made replacement have one national option: Target’s store brand, Favorite Day, sells a 10-ounce Fall Harvest Candy Corn & Peanuts bag for $4.99. Availability varies by location, and the product uses standard-sized candy corn rather than the mini pieces Brach’s favored in its chocolate version.

For the chocolate-covered iteration, the most reliable workaround remains DIY. Mini candy corn — widely available from Brach’s, Jelly Belly, and generic brands — paired with salted chocolate-covered peanuts replicates the texture and flavor balance. Specialty candy retailers such as Candy Warehouse and Nuts.com sell both components in bulk, allowing custom ratios.

Brach’s continues to produce its Mellowcreme Autumn Mix, a peanut-free assortment of pumpkin-shaped, corn-shaped, and traditional candy corn pieces. The similarly named packaging has caused confusion at checkout; shoppers should verify the ingredient panel for peanuts before purchasing.

Candy corn itself, invented in the 1880s by the Wunderle Candy Company and later mass-produced by the Goelitz Confectionery Company (now Jelly Belly), remains the category anchor. Brach’s, founded in 1904, became the dominant U.S. producer by the 1950s. Seasonal candy sales typically peak in the eight weeks before Halloween, with candy corn accounting for an estimated $300 million in annual retail revenue according to National Confectioners Association data.

As of October 2026, Ferrara has not announced plans to revive either mix for the 2027 season.