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 »
Halloween is just around the corner, whether you are purchasing candy for your child’s classroom party or to hand out on Halloween night, it is difficult to find something that will satisfy all potential allergy restrictions. Especially if your child has a food allergy, you want to make sure there will be snacks they can… Read more »
According to Forbes, Americans will spend $9.1 billion dollars on Halloween candy and décor this year. That’s a lot of candy! The interesting thing about this is that many families across the country celebrate Halloween without really knowing much about where the “trick or treat” tradition came from. Here’s a brief look at how candy… Read more »
June is one week away and that means it’s almost National Candy Month! Our team at CIMA Confections couldn’t be more excited! In celebration of this sweet month, we want to talk about the history of candy and how we got here today! Candy is not only a delicious treat but an ancient tradition that… Read more »
Making your own lollipops is fun and easy. This is a great activity to do with children to keep them occupied. Once you learn how to make them yourself, you can add your own special touch like sprinkles or unique extracts for different flavors. The fun and possibilities are endless! Before making your own lollipops,… Read more »
Candy brings joy, smiles, and satisfaction to all who indulge in the sweet stuff. However, the joyful world of candy is not without a few myths, many of which we believed as children. As an adult, however, it is time you knew the truth. Candy makes children bounce off the walls Adults and children alike… Read more »
It’s tempting… keeping all of the Halloween candy that your child acquires. The sugary treats are addicting and if it’s in the house, there will be no problem eating the whole haul yourself. However, there are a few reasons to cutback on the Halloween candy. For starters, we’re sure you don’t want your child to… 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 »
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 »