Many people may know a relative, family member, or friend who has been affected by a heart condition. This month we commemorate those we’ve lost or who are struggling by leading the healthiest lives possible and teaching the next generation about healthy lifestyle choices. In order to bring awareness to National Heart Month, we’ve put… Read more »
You may be surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day is a centuries-old holiday that had nothing to do with candy or flowers – at first. The holiday has changed significantly since it got its start, and now we associate it with those sweet gifts that make a certain someone feel special. Let’s take a look… Read more »
Many painters—and many artists in general—don’t live long enough to see their work lauded by contemporaries and receiving the credit it deserves in the art world. It’s typically not until long after an artist dies that his or her work starts to sell for thousands and in some cases even millions of dollars. But Wayne… Read more »
Most people enjoy eating candy because it tastes great. But did you know that there are a lot of benefits that come along with eating candy beyond just that? For example, eating candy that’s very chewy, like chewing gum, has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve your mood overall. Check out some of… Read more »
The super sour sensation that makes our mouths feel like they are going to bolt from our faces is the product of simple science. The same chemical ingredients that give fruits like lemons and lime their natural kick are also the ingredients causing the sour explosion in candies like our Sour Mania Lollipops, and they… Read more »
As a business owner, nothing says holiday cheer quite like a winter display that has the whole town talking. If you’ve been at this for a while or are brand new, you may be looking for some fresh ideas to inspire your decorations this year. We’ve got you covered. Read on to learn about our… Read more »
The good news is that the United States still represents the largest confectionary market on the planet, but the Asian-Pacific market is death-gripping our heels. This information isn’t novel by any stretch for people years deep in confection production, but the implications it creates for leading distributors could mean a tide of changes for the… Read more »
In terms of candy retail design, less is more. Many design consulting firms live by this advice, and they pass these wise words down to their clients. When a customer comes into your store, you want their eyes to rest directly on your product. Lollipops are already colorful; there’s really no need to go overboard… Read more »
If you’ve hosted a dinner party before, you’re probably familiar with the sound of the after-dinner groans your guests make after eating a gratuitous meal, prepared by you. Once they see the sight of dessert, they are usually ready to throw in the towel. Since 2015, the number of Americans who eat dessert after a… Read more »
Expert Black Friday shoppers know that the best toy deals are going to be released on the morning of this hectic retail holiday, and when they are, parents on a conquest for the hottest LEGO set or Star Wars toys are going to race to the stores in a flash. Do you know what children… Read more »