Labor Day is behind us, and the fall is ahead. What that means for most students is that school is back in session. Usually, school groups or clubs start off the year strong with a big fundraiser, to help with the school year’s activities. That can come in the form of book drives, lemonade stands,… Read more »
For a long time now, we here at CIMA Confections have made it our mission to provide as much information about our products as possible to our customers; that includes nutrition—for each and every one of our candies, we give our customers the facts: how many calories, how much sugar, and other key bits of… Read more »
A measure of spiciness, SHU, or Scoville Heat Units, indicate a pepper’s concentration of capsaicin, the chemical responsible for giving peppers their spicy sensation. Currently, the pepper with the highest level of SHU is the Carolina Reaper, ranked as the world’s hottest pepper at an average of 1,641,000 SHU, making it nearly 200 times hotter… Read more »
In a time where green juices and happy hour yoga sessions are all the rage, it seems infeasible to imagine a healthy lifestyle that includes candy. But what would you say if we told you that lollipops are actually good for your health? It’s not a dream– here are a few ways lollipops are good… Read more »
The long awaited day is finally here! Oreo is finally rolling out its three finalists from the #MyOreoCreation Contest to decide on the winning flavor. The contest started back in June of 2017, when Oreo handed the reigns over to its fans. The company was flooded with submissions for the new limited-edition Oreo flavor, admitting… Read more »
It’s 3 p.m., and your belly is starting to rumble. You need something to get you through the afternoon. What will it be, a snack or a treat? “Wait,” you might say. Aren’t those the same thing? Well, not exactly. Read on to learn the difference between a snack and a treat! A snack is… Read more »
With sunny days ahead of us, it’s officially baseball season! This also marks the time of year that many travel and house leagues are looking for new ways to raise money. Here are our top three favorite fundraising ideas for you to try this season! Plan a restaurant night Many local restaurants offer a program… Read more »
Everyone loves a good tailgate. There’s nothing like enjoying some food and drink before a sports game with loved ones, as you all get ready to see the big event. It’s seriously half the fun. But there’s one thing that really could take your tailgate to the next level (and your friends will thank you… Read more »
There are a few things we all know about lollipops. They’re a hard candy, served on top of a stick. They come in all different shapes and sizes. And, of course, they’re really tasty. But there are a few facts out there about lollipops that many people do not know, about their origin, celebration, and… Read more »
The best fundraisers have a message to get behind. These messages compel people to donate at a particular time of the year for the cause that you’ve organized around. One way to really boost that fundraising potential is to incorporate it into the holiday season! Little do people know, there are plenty of offbeat holidays… Read more »