GET FIRED UP!® with HOT TAMALES®! New HOT TAMALES® Tropical Heat™ is a one-of-a-kind chewy, spicy candy that delivers a burst of heat with every fruity bite!  Tropical Heat™ is a unique departure from the original HOT TAMALES® cinnamon flavored candy and is a spicy fruit flavored variety mix.  It is a perfect treat for the adventurous candy lover and creates a fun taste experience.

"New Tropical Heat™ will give consumers the perfect mix of sweet and heat,” says Koren Ivie, Brand Manager for HOT TAMALES® candy.  “People are always excited to try a new variety, so we are sure they will love the flavors of Tropical Heat™!”

Available in stores in the west region of the U.S., and online nationally at www.peepscompany.com, Tropical Heat™ joins the other sizzling HOT TAMALES®varieties which include Fierce Cinnamon and 3 Alarm.  Both Cinnamon and 3 Alarm can be found at your local retailer.  Flavors of the new Tropical Heat™ include Mango Tango, Pineapple Picante and Limon Fever.  Tropical Heat™ is available in an 8 ounce peg bag, a 5 ounce peg, 5 ounce theater box, 8.3 ounce theater box, and 1.8 ounce count goods.  The 8oz peg and 8.3oz theater boxes have SRP’s of $1.50 - $1.80, the 5oz peg bags and theater boxes have SRP’s of $1.00 -  $1.39 and the 1.8oz count goods have an SRP of $0.69 - $0.99.

For more information on HOT TAMALES® Tropical Heat™ please visit www.hottamales.com and be sure follow them on Instagram by searching for the user name HOTTAMALESCANDY, follow on Twitter and to “like” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HotTamalesCandy.