We also have specialty candy making blogs about: How to make gummy candy, where you can learn about how to make gummies, how to coat them, the gummy bear ingredient options, how to find molds and manufacturing equipment and more. Additionally there is our blog on making hard candy which covers how to make hard candy, as well as sugar free hard candy and hard candy trends ..read more

Like candy? Like baked goods? Do you live in the United States? Then we’ve got good news for you; Krispy Kreme and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups collaborated and have made a peanut butter chocolate doughnut, and oh Lord does it look heavenly. This doughnut has been around since 2016, but only in Australia. (Those lucky Aussies!) But finally, we Americans get to taste this fantastic Krispy Kreme masterpiece. Krispy Kreme’s new(ish) doughnut is full of whipped peanut buttery goodness, and the top of the doughnut is covered in chocolate icing. As if the filling and frosting weren’t enough, this G ..read more

Are you boring? Do you think mayonnaise is spicy? Well this blog post isn’t for you, because we’re talking about spicy candy! Red Hots debuted in 1930, Hot Tamales in 1950, and Atomic Fireballs hit the shelves in 1954, but a recent growth in this category is setting the candy world on fire! Major brands like Starburst, Sour Punch, Skittles, and Jolly Rancher have added spicy concoctions to their lineup that are here to stay.  Originally, candy makers relied on cinnamon to add a little kick to sweets, but flavor makers are exploring as our tastebuds crave more, fueled in part by the g ..read more