Baseball has always been America’s favorite pastime, and little league games are a cherished tradition for many families. While the focus of these games is on the players and the competition, there is one tradition that has become almost as popular as the sport itself – snacking on sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have become one of our most popular little league concession stand snacks, with parents and children alike chomping on the salty treats while watching the action on the field. But how did this tradition begin, and why are sunflower seeds such a popular snack at little league games ..read more

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an Easter candy buffet? If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to add some sweetness to your holiday gathering, then an Easter candy buffet is a perfect choice. To get started, you’ll need to decide on a theme or color scheme for your candy buffet. You could go with traditional Easter colors like pastel pink, yellow, and blue, or you could mix it up with bright and bold hues like neon green, hot pink, and orange. Once you have your theme in mind, it’s time to start selecting your candy. First up, let’s talk about ..read more

Chocolate rabbits are one of the most iconic symbols of Easter and have been an essential part of the holiday for many years. They are usually found in many homes, Easter baskets, and candy stores around the world during the season. But have you ever wondered how the tradition of the chocolate bunny began? Well, let’s take a journey through time to discover the history of the chocolate rabbit at Easter. The earliest mention of Easter in association with rabbits can be traced back to German folklore. The story goes that the goddess Eostre, whose symbol was a rabbit, gave birth to a litter of bu ..read more

It’s almost Easter, and you know what that means!  Plenty of delicious Easter candy is now in stock including an all-time favorite – jelly beans.  Jelly beans are a classic candy that has been around for over a century, but their history and connection to Easter might surprise you. Jelly beans were first created in the late 19th century by an American candy maker named William Schrafft. Schrafft was known for his fancy chocolates and sugar candies, but he wanted to create a new type of candy that was smaller and easier to eat. He came up with the idea of making small, bean-shaped can ..read more

Attention all candy lovers! Get ready for a journey into the sweetest galaxy as we explore the latest and greatest treats that are out of this world. Astronaut Foods Freeze Dried Ice Cream SandwichesFirst up, we have the legendary Astronaut Foods Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches. That’s right, you can now enjoy the creamy, dreamy, and delicious taste of ice cream while floating through the cosmos – or your living room. These ice cream sandwiches are made with 100% real ice cream sandwiched between two crunchy cookies. And the best part? They’re freeze-dried, which means they won’t melt, even ..read more

Chocolate coins have a long and rich history, dating back to the 19th century. They have been used as a symbol of wealth, as currency, and as a sweet treat, and they have played a significant role in many cultures and traditions around the world. The origins of chocolate coins can be traced back to the 1800s when they were first produced in Europe. At the time, chocolate was a luxury item and was often used as a form of currency. Chocolate coins were created as a way to make the exchange of money more fun and appealing, and they quickly became a popular item in Europe. The first chocolate coi ..read more

The history of Easter PEEPS candy can be traced back to the early 1900s. The Just Born candy company, founded by Russian immigrant Samuel Born in 1910, began producing the marshmallow treats in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the year 1953. The original PEEPS were handmade and took nearly 27 hours to create. The process was labor-intensive, and the treats were not widely available for purchase outside of the local area. In the 1960s, Just Born introduced new technology that significantly reduced the time it took to make PEEPS. This allowed the company to mass-produce the candy, making them more wid ..read more

When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around everyone will be “wearin’ the green” but if you’re planning on having a party on March 17th, make sure your guests are “snackin’ on the green” – candy that is! Our huge candy warehouse is filled with treats in all different colors that are perfect for a candy buffet and we make it easy for you to find candy by color so you can color coordinate your sweet spread!  So with St. Patrick’s Day in mind, we’re sharing our favorite green candy you’re going to want to include in your festivities: Green Apple Tootsie Frooties Tootsie Rolls’ favorite cousin, Toots ..read more

Snack time just got a little more fun thanks to some new gummy treats that just arrived at our huge candy warehouse!  Now these aren’t your ordinary gummy candy like gummy bears or gummy worms, these new arrivals are gummy versions of popular food and snacks.  So without further delay, let’s do some introductions! Gummy Kraft Mac & Cheese You don’t need a stove or microwave to enjoy this mac and cheese!  The iconic blue box may look just like regular Kraft Macaroni & Cheese but if you look a little closer, you’ll see this box is chock full of gummy elbow pasta with… you ..read more

When it comes to Valentine’s Day candy there is probably one that comes immediately to mind – conversation hearts, or Sweethearts.  These heart-shaped candies with sweet sayings printed on them have been around since 1901 and you probably remember them from your own childhood. Sweethearts were originally manufactured by the New England Confectionery Company, or Necco for short – the same company that brought us the famous Necco Wafers that so many people enjoy.  When Necco went out of business, the Spangler candy company bought the recipe in 2018 however, the treats took a year off i ..read more