C Howards (or, as some call it, Chowards) has just released a quiry new Guava Flavored Candy to compliment classics such as Violet Mints

One of the older retro candy stalwarts, C. Howard Company Inc. was started by Charles Howard of New York City in the early 1930s .

Mr. Howard, in search of a “uniqueand different flavored candy,” concocted a delightful confectionery mint called “Choward’s Violet” in a small industrial loft on Broadway. Howard’s first retailing experience was selling “Choward’s Violet” on the street corners of Manhattan, where the product’s reputation grew.

On the heels of “Choward’s Violet” success, Howard then followed with a purple colored gum tablet, and named it “Choward’s Scented Gum.”

In ensuing years, Howard expanded his candy line to include
Choward’s Peppermints, Spearmints (flavored with natural oil of spearmint), and Lemon Mints (flavored with natural oil of lemon)

When Howard was ready for “earthly internment” (sorry), the company carried on under the leadership of a long time employee. In the 70s, this employee enlisted the help of her nephews, who to this day operate the company as a family concern. The company continues to manufacture the original line of products, consisting solely of the Violet, Spearmint, Peppermint and Lemon Mints, along with the Scented Gum.

This gum’s aroma is so strong that it is noticeable before it’s even opened. At first sniff it’s unmistakably flowery, and captures the spirit of a sweeter, simpler 50s style of candy. Even the packaging itself is written in a font indicative of the mid-twentieth century.

C. Howard candies are native to the state of New York and are common on the east coast. Their first new product in ages, just announced, is a Guava Mint which, although unusual, is now available on CandyFavorites.com!

The Cool Kidz journey to Space to review Satelite Wafers...

Satellite Wafers are flying saucer shaped wafers filled with small round hard candies.

These wafer candies are intriguing with their look, as you do not know what to expect when you pop one in your mouth, and they come in pink, blue, orange, and white.

The outer part of the candy, the wafer, is surprisingly disgusting and inedible, as the wafer unexpectedly melts in your mouth. The worst part of the candy was the wafer, but when you get past that layer, the candies inside are decent.

As Buzzlightyear always said, “to infinity and beyond!” which unfortunately is where these candies belong.

 “Hit the road jack, and don’t you come back” – Ray Charles; Hit the Road Jack

Peace & Love,
The Cool Kidz

News Flash

Laffy Taffy Bulk Candy

We all know that candy lovers can be a fickle lot and resistant to change especially when it affects a tried and true candy favorite

We  have been informed of the following , from the good folk’s at Nestles, makers of many of America’s favorite sweets that two of their best selling bulk candy items are changing their product mix.

Nerds Bulk will be changing their mix to include Strawberry which will be replacing Apple – Coated Watermelon.  The good news is that Lemonade Wild Cherry will continue

Laffy Taffy will also be changing their flavors. Grape and Strawberry didn’t make the cut and the new mix will consist exclusively of Apple, Banana and Cherry

We hope that this information will sweeten your day and, hopefully, allow you to rest easier…

As Bob Dylan once sang, “time’s they are a changin’….”

Brach's Malted Milk Balls aka Brach's Malts

Brach’s Malted Milk Balls aka Brach’s Malts have been a favorite of candy lovers for many years. The candy was made with delicious rich milk chocolate and had a crunchy malt center.

In recent months, the taste has changed and many think that it has not been for the better.

We contacted Customer Service at Brach’s Candy (a subsidiary of Farley’s & Sathers) and they graciously replied as follows:

“Farley’s & Sathers made an adjustment to this product formula. We will be evaluating consumer reactions and responses to the changes in this product on a weekly basis in an effort to determine consumer impact. Your feedback is important to us, and the information you provided will be considered as we review and evaluate the changes to this item…”

If sales are an indication, consumers do not like the new formula…

As the old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…”

Please note that we WILL  NOT be accepting any more comments per this item on the blog and all comments must be directed to the the Forum listed above…

Please go to our new CANDY FORUM and share your opinion about this change in the PRODUCT CHANGE section