What’s your favorite M&M candy?  Some might say the classic milk chocolate M&M is the best. Others will tell you it’s Peanut M&Ms for life. And of course, you’re going to run into someone who absolutely adores M&M Minis as both a snack and dessert topping. Whatever M&M candy tickles your taste buds, one thing’s for sure, this sweet treat is a staple of American culture and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of all those who truly love candy. This led us to one question: where did M&Ms come from and how have they continued to reign supreme in candy stor ..read more

When Bubble Yum first came out, my brother bought a whole box of packages from our local drugstore. He didn't share too many pieces with me, but I remember it tasting like nothing I'd ever had before ..read more

What are conversation hearts? Conversation hearts are a Valentine’s Day candy that is known for stamping iconic love sayings on small, heart-shaped confections. Originally created by NECCO, conversation hearts come in a variety of flavors including apple, cherry, orange, vanilla, and sweet mint. Conversation hearts are widely known as one of the most popular Valentine’s Day candies on the planet, serving up over 13 million pounds of mini hearts in the six weeks leading into the holiday. Who invented conversation hearts? Conversation hearts were invented by the New England Candy Company (NECC ..read more

The sticky history of Freshen Up gum Who originally produced Freshen Up gum? American Chicle first opened its doors in 1899 and has been producing gum ever since. Over the course of time, it developed some of the most important gum innovations that humans have put in their mouths. It started with the creation of its first product Black Jack—the first stick-chewing gum to be put on the U.S. Market. While most gums during this time were shaped into cubes and blocks, this move by American Chicle put it in a category all its own. Shortly after the release of Black Jack, American Chicle ..read more

A new year calls for new candy! It’s 2023 and everyone is trying to keep up their New Year’s resolutions, meanwhile, we’re trying to decide what new candies came out and which we are going to try first. Nobody said you had to give up candy this year, so instead check out these 10 new candies that we’ve acquired in 2023!  Abba Zaba Mystery Box You remember the chewy taffy covered in a black and yellow checkerboard wrapper, right? It’s hard to mistake Abba Zaba for any other kind of candy as it’s been serving up one of the most iconic taffy treats in the world since 1922.  Fast forwar ..read more

Do you have a Christmas pickle ornament on your tree?  If you said yes, do you know the story behind it? Allow us to do some quick educating… The Christmas pickle tradition is said to be a German-based practice in which families will hide a Christmas pickle ornament inside of their tree after all the children have gone to bed. The next day whoever finds the pickle ornament will receive one special gift from St. Nicholas and be blessed with good luck for the entire year. It’s a cute tradition that many American households have adopted, but did you know that Germans have never even heard o ..read more

Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?  The tradition is so ingrained into American culture that most of us just assume turkey has been at the helm of this holiday since the beginning, but the truth is it wasn’t. As it turns out this bird took its time becoming an American holiday icon and here’s how it happened.  Source: sugarpiefarmhouse.com What was eaten at the first Thanksgiving meal?  The first Thanksgiving meal was served in 1621 between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe. While most think that turkey was served most historians believe the big bird w ..read more

Where did Lollipops originate? Today, lollipops are one the most diverse and best-selling types of candy out there. But where did this sweet treat on a stick first come from? History of the Lollipop The oldest precursor to today’s lollipops comes from ancient Africa and Asia. Archaeologists believe that ancient Chinese, Arabs, and Egyptians all produced fruit and nut confections that they "candied" in honey, which serves as a preservative, and inserted sticks into to make easier to eat. During the Middle Ages, the nobility would often eat boiled sugar with the aid of sticks or handles. In the ..read more

So you’re hosting a Halloween party… This might be your first one or you might be the seasoned veteran who’s been celebrating the spookiest night of the year in style for decades. Whatever the circumstances might be, you’re reading this because you need a few helpful tips to spook up your Halloween party and make it that much better. Lucky for you, we like to consider ourselves experts on all things Halloween including candy consumption and party throwing. So without further ado, here are three easy ways to make your Halloween party the best one on the block this year. What snacks should you ..read more

Are you handing out Halloween candy this year? If so, stop settling for those boring packs of mini snacks that everyone shares with trick-or-treaters. Nobody wants to open up their candy stash to find mini candy bars and loose candy corn strewn about their pillowcase! They want king-sized treats that stimulate their taste buds! To help make that happen we pulled together a list of 10 Halloween candies you should share with trick-or-treaters this year. Check it out! 10 Halloween Candies To Share With Trick-Or-Treaters Halloween Decade Box  Imagine 4 pounds of all the classic Halloween can ..read more