Wholesale Italian Other Candy

The ‘other candy’ category from Italy is where the most interesting specialty items live. It’s 21 SKUs that don’t fit the standard candy taxonomy but that fill specific slots in specialty food stores, import grocers, and gift-basket programs that standard candy categories can’t cover. Brands here include Italgum, Mangini, Di Iorio, Crispo, Sperlari, and Stiratini, with cases running 1.5 to 2.21 lb.

Di Iorio candied citrus peel

Di Iorio’s Candied Italian Lemon Zest and Candied Italian Orange Zest are the most culinarily serious items in this set. These are strips of actual Italian citrus peel — lemon from southern Italy, orange from Calabria or Sicily — candied in sugar syrup and sold in bulk. They’re used by pastry accounts for baking and decoration, by specialty food retailers who sell them as a standalone confection, and by Italian food importers who carry them alongside amaretti, panforte, and other traditional Italian sweets. Nothing in the domestic candy market replicates this product.

Italgum organic fruit gelees

Italgum’s organic line brings a functional and natural angle to the Italian candy category. Organic Ginger & Pear Soft Gelees, Organic Honey Cinnamon Orange Gelees, and Assorted Vegan Fruit Pectin Gelees are all made with real fruit and natural ingredients — no artificial colors or flavors. The vegan pectin gelees specifically are suitable for buyers building a plant-based confections section. The Italian Red & Black Berry Gelees come in both wrapped and unwrapped bulk formats, giving you flexibility for display.

The Honey & Bee Pollen Pastilles (Propolis) and Mint-Eucalyptus & Bee Pollen Mini Gum Drops bridge the functional candy space — these are marketed on their propolis and bee pollen content, appealing to natural food retailers and health-focused import grocers. This is a niche but loyal buyer segment.

Mangini specialty formats

Mangini brings several unique items here that sit outside their main hard candy line. The Propolis & Eucalyptus Candy is a functional hard candy with propolis extract. Bye Lemon Candy and Bye Anice Mini Anise Candy are miniature hard candy items in the Bye format — small, individually manageable pieces suited for impulse and register display. The Liquirizia Ripiena Filled Licorice (in a 6-pack of 150g bags) sits at the intersection of licorice and other candy, and the Marengo Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Curacao piece is a specialty praline that doesn’t quite fit chocolate or hard candy categories — it belongs here.

Italgum sugar tablets and anise pastilles

Italgum’s Ginevroni Colorful Sugar Tablets (Large) and Ginevrine Colorful Sugar Tablets (Small) are compressed sugar pieces in bright colors — similar in concept to Smarties or SweeTarts but with an Italian formulation and presentation. The Anise Pastilles (Anisette) are small anise-flavored compressed tablets in the classic Italian digestive candy tradition. Both formats work in pick-and-mix setups where you want lower-sugar, smaller pieces alongside heavier gummies and chocolates.

Stiratini breadsticks

The Stiratini Pizza Grissini Breadsticks 3-Pack is the one genuinely savory item in this set. These are thin Italian breadsticks — they cross into the snack category, but they’re often stocked alongside Italian confections in specialty food stores that carry a curated range of Italian specialty foods beyond just candy. For import grocers building an Italian food section, they fill a gap.

Vegan options

This category has vegan-certified items — the Italgum Assorted Vegan Fruit Pectin Gelees specifically. Vegan confections from Italy are still relatively uncommon in North American wholesale markets, which makes these a differentiating addition for specialty retailers serving plant-based shoppers.

Who buys Italian other candy wholesale

• Specialty Italian food importers — Di Iorio candied citrus, Italgum organic gelees, and Mangini specialty formats are core items for Italian food specialists.
• Natural food retailers — Organic, vegan, and propolis items from Italgum fill a slot that standard candy doesn’t cover.
• Gift-basket programs — The Di Iorio citrus peel, Mangini specialties, and Italgum organic gelees add Italian authenticity to premium gift sets.
• Pastry and food-service accounts — Di Iorio candied citrus peel is a working ingredient for bakers and pastry chefs.

Building an Italian specialty food section

The real value of the Italian other candy category for specialty food retailers is that it fills the gaps between the major Italian candy categories. A retailer who stocks Italian hard candy, Italian chocolate, and Italian licorice still has gaps: the Di Iorio candied citrus, the Italgum organic gelees, the Mangini propolis candy, and the Stiratini grissini. Together, these categories give a specialty Italian food importer the ability to build a comprehensive Italian confection section covering every traditional format the country produces.

Di Iorio candied citrus peel deserves particular attention for food-service and pastry buyers. These are culinary-grade candied peels, not decorative candy. Italian bakers use candied citrus peel in panettone, cassata siciliana, and dozens of other traditional Italian pastry recipes. A food-service buyer or bakery account who sources Italian pastry ingredients may not think to look in a candy wholesale catalog for candied peel, but the quality of Di Iorio’s product and the Italian origin are exactly what professional bakers want.

Organic and natural positioning

Italgum’s organic fruit gelees, the Ginger and Pear, Honey Cinnamon Orange, and the Assorted Vegan Fruit Pectin Gelees, are positioned at the intersection of candy and natural wellness products. For natural food retailers who want to stock candy that meets clean-label criteria, organic Italian gelees are a more interesting option than domestic sugar-free products. The Italian origin adds a provenance story, the organic certification adds a functional credential, and the vegan formulation broadens the buyer pool beyond standard gelatin-gummy shoppers.

Stiratini breadsticks and the crossover buyer

The Stiratini Pizza Grissini Breadsticks are the most unconventional item in this Italian other candy set, and that is part of their value for the right retailer. A specialty Italian food store that carries panettone, amaretti, and Italian confections can stock Stiratini breadsticks as a natural complement without any repositioning. The breadstick format is familiar to customers who shop for Italian specialty food, and the Italian origin aligns with the rest of the store positioning. For candy-only retailers these are less obvious, but for specialty food stores with an Italian pantry section they fill a gap that completes the Italian specialty food picture alongside the Di Iorio candied citrus and the Italgum organic gelees.

Ordering

One-case MOQ, cases 1.5 to 2.21 lb. Net terms available for approved accounts. Ships to US and Canada. For the full Italian import range, see the Italy candy catalog. This category pairs with Italian hard candy, chocolate, licorice, and confetti to build a comprehensive Italian specialty food section. Browse all specialty confection types in the other candy wholesale category, or start building a mixed order through bulk candy by the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brands are in the Italian other candy wholesale range?

Italgum, Mangini, Di Iorio, Crispo, Sperlari, and Stiratini — all imported from Italy. Di Iorio covers candied citrus peel; Italgum has organic gelees and functional propolis items; Mangini carries specialty formats including propolis candy and anise minis.

What types of businesses buy Italian other candy?

Specialty Italian food importers, natural food retailers, gift-basket companies, and pastry or food-service accounts. The candied citrus peel and organic gelees are popular with buyers looking for authentic Italian specialty ingredients and confections.

Are there vegan Italian candy options in this category?

Yes. Italgum’s Assorted Vegan Fruit Pectin Gelees are explicitly vegan-certified. The organic fruit gelees use pectin (not gelatin) as the gelling agent, making them plant-based.

What's the minimum order?

One case. Cases run 1.5 to 2.21 lb. You can order a single case of Di Iorio candied lemon zest to test the specialty food segment before expanding your Italian specialty range.

Do you ship to Canada?

Yes, we ship to US and Canadian B2B buyers. Italian specialty food imports are a standard category at the Canadian border. Contact us for shipping details to your location.

Are net terms available?

Yes, for approved wholesale accounts. Apply online to start the process. First orders are typically prepaid during the credit review period.