Spring is but days away and along with flowers starting to bloom, we are proud to announce that we finally, drum roll please, updated our Master Catalog which features over 3000 listings! To download our NEW MASTER CATALOG, please click HERE. With the popularity of our private label bag candy, we are proud to announce our new “Select Label” which features chocolate and retro and nostalgic candy normally not found in standard bag candy offerings. To learn more, please click HERE. We have a large selection of Easter candy, too. However, Easter candy, especially Jelly Beans, is in short supply th ..read more

It’s hard to believe that McKeesport Candy Co., was one of the first Pez Distributors in the nation. and that the candy was invented – hint, hint – around the same time as our wholesale company was founded Over the years some truly unique dispensers have come through our doors – we should have kept a few of them as some are quite valuable! We still have a large selection of Pez Dispensers and also have the Pez Refill Candy too! If you have any fun Pez Trivia to share, we would love to see your comments below! The post Test your Pez Candy Knowledge on Trivia Tuesday! appeared first on The ORIG ..read more

Few candies are as fabled as M&M’s, and since 1941, they have been “melting in mouths and not in hands.” Ironically, these were originally made as rations for soldiers allowing them to enjoy chocolate without it melting. Test your knowledge about M&M’s Chocolate Candies, and if you know any fun or unusual facts, please share them below! The post Let’s learn about M&M’s Chocolate Candies on Trivia Tuesday! appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

We were thrilled that Brachs revitalized Nips Hard Candy – a classic since 1961  Within 96 years in our rearview mirror, at CandyFavorites.com, we believe that “the future of candy is rooted in the past,”  With this belief, we like to make old-school candy accessible to our customers. Nowadays, it can be hard to find your old favorite candies; that is a problem we are trying to solve! Nips, a classic old-school candy, are back in stock, and we couldn’t be happier to bring them back to our customers. We suspect dentists are thrilled too. We offer Brach’s Nips Hard Candy in three origi ..read more

Due to the war in Ukraine, wheat is in short supply and it is an essential ingredient when making starch which is one of the main ingredients when manufacturing jelly beans, hence the nationwide shortage! Jelly Beans may not be readily available in 2023 but there is no shortage of trivia about this beloved and colorful Easter candy. The post Let’s learn about Jelly Beans on Trivia Tuesday! appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

Cadbury Eggs have been an Easter classic for as long as we have been selling Easter Candy, and that’s been a long time! The post Who doesn’t want to learn more about Cadbury Easter Eggs on Trivia Tuesday? appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

Easter Candy is in very short supply and we have sold out of many items. This list represents current inventory sold on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. We will not be able to reorder from the manufacturers and we encourage everyone to order early to ensure availability. The post Easter Candy Catalog – Updated February 20, 2023 appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

At CandyFavorites.com, we wish everyone a HAPPY, HEALTHY and SWEET Valentine’s Day! The post Today’s Trivia Tuesday is devoted to a Candy Lovers Favorite Holiday – VALENTINE’S DAY! appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

At CandyFavorites.com, we love any candy-related history or trivia, even if it is about us! As a valued customer, we thought you might have fun testing your knowledge about what you know about us! And if you love candy history, check out our Retro Candy Timeline! The post It’s time to test your CandyFavorites knowledge on Trivia Tuesday! appeared first on The ORIGINAL Candy Blog from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company ..read more

Brach’s “Friends” Conversation Hearts A classic element of Valentine’s Day is the love we share with those around us: family, significant others, or FRIENDS.  Brach’s has released conversation hearts to spread the love this Valentine’s Day with sayings from a show loved by many, Friends, in honor of the show’s 30th anniversary.  Yes, we are all getting older… Although the show ended almost 19 years ago, the love for the show has stuck around through its loyal fan base because of what it stands for, love and friendship.   With relationship and friendship drama on t ..read more