Soda-Bottle Jelly Beans (Cola / Lemon-Lime / Orange): Bottle-Shaped Minis That Pop at the Counter

Familiar soda flavors + bottle-shaped pack = instant impulse.

If you want a low-risk, high-turn sweet that reads from 2–3 meters, Soda-Bottle Jelly Beans deliver. The playful PET bottle with a flip-cap makes a fast demo at the counter—and the cola, lemon-lime, and orange flavors keep kids coming back.

What it is

Format: Mini PET bottle filled with glossy jelly beans; flip-top or screw-cap with tamper band

Flavors (typical): Cola, Lemon-Lime, Orange (assorted by case)

Unit sizes (examples): 50–70 g “mini bottle”; optional 30–40 g traveler; 80–100 g share

Materials: Bottle PET, cap PP, shrink-band tamper seal

Shelf life: Typically 12–18 months sealed; store cool & dry (≤25 °C)

Why it converts

Shape sells: Bottle silhouette communicates “soda candy” instantly.

Right price, right portion: Mini bottles land in the core impulse band.

Collect & trade: Kids pick flavors/label colors → multi-unit baskets.

Counter-first footprint: CDU facings stack tightly; great at stationery and C-store tills.

Pack formats & target MSRPs (guide)

CDU / Counter Display: 12 bottles × 50–70 g (mixed flavors/colors) — Target MSRP US $1.49–$2.49

Master Carton: 4 CDUs = 48 units (typical)

Alt packs: 30–40 g traveler (24/CDU) · 80–100 g share (12/case)

(Exact packs/MSRPs finalized on the line sheet.)

One-Box Pilot (start small, learn fast)

Validate demand with a single box—no big MOQ.

Pilot MOQ: 1 CDU (12 units) or 1 Master (48 units)

Lead time: 7–10 days DDP (stock) · 21–35 days (custom sleeve/art)

Included: Retail packaging, GS1/UPC, nutrition/ingredient label check, AQL 2.5 pre-shipment QC, DDP delivery (duties & taxes included)

Light customization: Shrink-sleeve or label art with your logo/colors; UPC; flavor mix ratio; bilingual labels (EN/ES or per market)

Safety & compliance (food)

Labeling: Ingredients, Nutrition Facts, Net Wt., Country of Origin, Best-By/Lot, importer/distributor, storage

Allergens/ingredients (typical): Jelly beans may contain gelatin and/or confectioner’s glaze (shellac) depending on supplier; gelatin-free / vegan runs available upon request. Facility may process milk/soy/peanut/tree nuts—confirm at PO.

Standards: U.S. FDA food labeling; EU FIC/INCO where applicable; lot/date coding

Tamper-evidence: Shrink band or tear-strip seal recommended for all CDUs

Where it sells

Channels: Stationery/fancy shops, convenience counters, party stores, theme/museum kiosks, school stores

Use cases: Counter add-on, birthday bags, classroom rewards, “soda shop” seasonal displays

Bundle ideas

“Mini Soda Shop” mix: 3-flavor bottle trio + ribboned gift bag

Summer Counter Set: Soda-bottle jelly beans + handheld mini fan (separately packed)

Fandom Corner: Bottle minis + licensed keychain (collectible separately packed)

Technical quick-specs (buyer cut)

Unit net wt.: 50–70 g (mini) · 30–40 g traveler · 80–100 g share

CDU: 12 units (mini) · Master: 48 units (typ.)

Case CBM: ~0.03–0.05 (typ.; confirm per bottle height & tray style)

HS code guidance: 1704 (sugar confectionery, no cocoa) — final classification at entry

How to get started

Request a line sheet or start a One-Box Pilot today. We’ll lock flavor mix, sleeve/label art, labeling requirements, and delivery window—then ship DDP to your door.