Now that spring is here, baseball is full swing across the country. From little league to high school baseball and softball to the major leagues, teams everywhere are back on their designated diamonds for another year of fun. To add even more fun this year, you might want to try some Baseball lollipops from CIMA… Read more »
Posts Tagged: gourmet lollipops
Lollipops Throughout the Years
While Yummy Lix Lollipops have been available in the US since 2003, the lollipop itself has been around for many more. While we can’t be quite sure who invented the first lollipop, it is clear that this candy treat has been enjoyed by children and adults alike for hundreds of years. Ancient Origins While these first… Read more »
Worried About Food Allergies This Halloween? Choose Lolliween Lollipops
As October begins, Halloween displays are going up, children are choosing their costumes and parents are writing “candy” on their grocery shopping list. 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… Read more »
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 broke with conventions and made a giant version. It turns out they have! In 2012, See’s Candy decided… Read more »
Popular Candies and their Potential Benefits
Are you a candy lover who is constantly trying to avoid your favorite lollipops, chocolate bars and more? Psychology Today has shed some light on the benefits of various candies. Read on to learn some of the advantages of our favorite sugary treats: Increased Attention After a drop in blood sugar, your brain can have… Read more »
Country Star and Bride Exchanged Lollipop Wedding Rings
Country singer John Osborne recently married his longtime girlfriend, Lucie Silvas, and the ceremony had a few interesting twists. While many couples spend months agonizing over which wedding rings to pick, not to mention the thousands of dollars spent on them, Osborne and his fiancé decided to do something a little different. Instead of traditional… Read more »
3D Printing Lollipops
You may have heard of a recent technological trend that is sweeping not only the country, but the entire world. And that is 3D printing. If you aren’t familiar with the technology, 3D printing essentially allows someone to use a computer to design just about anything they can think of. The design can be any… Read more »
Why We Love Candy so Much
From a young age, people are drawn to candy for many reasons. Some people prefer chocolates, others prefer something a bit sourer, and of course almost everyone enjoys a good lollipop every now and then. But just what is it about candy that always keeps people coming back for more? Well, some studies have shown… Read more »
The Rising Popularity of Japanese Lollipop Art
At CIMA Confections, we’re all for gourmet lollipops – it’s our bread and butter. We understand the sweetness and good feelings that come with each lollipop lick and now that we’re in spring and rapidly approaching summer, those good feelings are sure to multiply. We can all agree on their tastiness, but have you ever… Read more »
The 2015 National Confectioners Association Expo Held in Chicago
Every industry has their big event, their big game to play so to speak. Political parties in almost every country hold conventions with much pomp and circumstance. The candy industry is no different and every year, they have a gigantic celebration. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (yes, that’s a real association!), the Sweets &… Read more »