Candy is a treat, obviously! As a kid, candy is something that we crave almost 24/7. Kids usually can’t wait to have their dessert after dinner because they’re craving for sugar is much greater than green vegetables. When Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Easter roll around, every kid is looking forward to getting all the chocolate… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Candy Industry News
Halloween During COVID-19
As we step into the Halloween season, we are often wondering how we will handle handing out candy during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are definitely ways we can do so while staying safe and healthy. Kids all around the country have had to give up quite a bit due to the pandemic, but Halloween can… Read more »
Is this the Real-Life Willy Wonka?
One of the Jelly Belly founders, David Klein, is giving candy lovers a beautiful chance to win their own candy factory. Sound familiar? Yes, you guessed it! Willy Wonka has done this before in Hollywood, but this time it is in real-life. For candy lovers and movie lovers, this is a dream come true. The owner… Read more »
How to Eat Candy in a Healthy Way Amid COVID-19
As people are becoming more and more aware of what they eat in regards to their health due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the sweet tooth still lingers. This is not a bad thing at all. People are learning to not over-indulge when it comes to sweets and enjoy them on occasion. This makes them treats… Read more »
History of Lollipop World Records
Here at CIMA Confections, we have lollipops on the brain! We are constantly thinking about new flavors, colors, and shapes to try. We have also thought about the size of the lollipop and if anyone has ever broken with conventions and made a giant version. It turns out they have! In 2012, See’s Candy decided… Read more »
A Brief History of Lollipops
Lollipops are a tasty treat enjoyed by both children and adults alike. They have been a long-time favorite for many people, but the history of lollipops dates back to ancient history. They come in all shapes, sizes and delicious flavors and have been around for thousands of years to satisfy the world’s sweet tooth. First… Read more »
Festive Holiday Lollipop Displays
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 »
History of Halloween and Trick or Treating
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 »
National Candy Month; A Brief History of Candy
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 »
What to Know About the Always a Treat Initiative
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 »