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New Candy & Snacks – May 2024

May 1, 2024 by

Summer is around the corner, and now is the time to start thinking about creating the best concession stands offering the coolest novelty candies and hard-to-find candies!

If you want to offer a wide variety of candy in a small space, consider our unpriced CandyFavorites Hang Bags.

In case you didn’t know, we were amongst the first to offer private-label bag candy, and our selection has been growing ever since!

Check back regularly, as many new novelty candies are also arriving!

After all, CANDY is what we SELL, but service is what we DELIVER!

Please click hyperlinks for more details, or to SHOP all New Candies, please click HERE.

Gummi Dolphins pay tribute to everyone’s favorite Bottlenosed friend.

BULK CANDY – UNWRAPPED

11100 – Gummi “Green Apple” Cows 2.2 lb. Bag – 1 Unit

Don’t “have a cow” looking for a fun and great-tasting candy; try our new Gummi Cows!

11097 – Gummi “Blue Raspberry” Dolphins 2.2lb Bag – 1 Unit

With subzero temperatures and gloomy weather being the norm, we couldn’t think of a better time to offer a delicious aquatic-themed candy. Don’t you agree?

11101 – Gummi “Bubble Gum Flavored” Pigs 2.2 lb. Bag – 1 Unit

Pigs can’t fly, but our whimsical Gummi Candy Pigs will fly off your shelf or on your candy dish.

11098 – Blue & Pink Candy Berries 2.2 lb Bag – 1 Unit.

These brightly colored candy berries combine sweetness and crunch in every bite! Available in hand-packed flat bags, too!

11099 – Rainbow Berries 2.2 lb Bag – 1 Unit.

With their bright colors and delightful fruit taste, these Rainbow Berries are perfect for many uses and even better for snacking!

ENERGY DRINKS

41164 – 5-Hour Berry Flavored Regular Strength 1.93 oz. Energy Drinks – 12 / Box

A good piece of candy might give you energy, but our new Energy Drink will give you much more!

FOOD-RELATED NOVELTY CANDY

40192 – Gummi Fries & Strawberry Ketchup 3.35 oz. Box – 12 / Box

If you are looking for a whimsical novelty candy that will spark conversation, this homage to fast food is not to be missed.

40191 – Scrambled Gummy Sizzlers 2.29 oz. Box – 12 / Box

What’s not to love about two Gummi Eggs, Candy Ketchup and Sizzling Candy Powder? It may not be a healthy breakfast or a good source of protein, but this novelty is FUN!

GOETZE’S COW TALES

40190 – Goetze’s Cow Tales Honey Bun 1 oz. Caramels – 36 / Box

Just in time for Cow Tales’ 40th anniversary comes the latest and most unique flavor yet: Honey Bun Cow Tales are irresistible!

45159 – Haribo Exclusive “CandyFavorites Mix” Flat Bags – 12 ct.

If you are a gummi candy lover, you know that Haribo is the standard by which all gummi candy is judged. Packaged exclusively for CandyFavorites, this mix features an eclectic mix of your favorites!

FREEZE-DRIED CANDY

43083 – Bliss Life Berry Freeze-Dried Colorful Candy 3 oz. Bags – 5 / Case

The latest candy craze is freeze-dried candy, and these new Berry Freeze-Dried Colorful Candies are as delicious as a conversation starter!

43085 – Bliss Life Freeze-Dried Colorful Candy 3 oz. Bags – 5 / Case

Their name says it all: these candies are as fun to eat as they are colorful. Better yet, they can also be enjoyed in any climate or temperature!

43084 – Bliss Life Fremon Heads Freeze-Dried Lemon Candy 3 oz. Bags – 5 / Case

A novel twist on a classic candy favorite, Fremon Heads offers a tart lemon taste in every freeze-dried bite!

43086 – Bliss Life Super Sour Feeeze-Dried Colorful Candy 3 oz. Bags – 5 / Case

If you like your candy sour, you don’t want to miss these SUPER Sour Freeze-Dried Colorful Candies!

HARIBO BAG CANDY

43077- Haribo Berry Cloud Gummi Candy 4.1 oz. Bags – 12 / Box

No one does gummi candy better than Haribo, and Berry Clouds will surely put you on “Cloud 9.”

NOVELTY CANDY

40132 – Ring Pops Red, White & Blue 0.5 oz. Lollipops – 32 / Box

Perfect for Memorial Day and even better for the 4th of July, these Limited Edition Ring Pops offer patriotic good taste!

43082 – Wonka Magic Hat Gummies 4 oz. Bag – 12 / Box

Whether you love the original, remake, or new prequel, all candy lovers agree that Willy Wonka is the unofficial patron saint of candy.

These delicious gummi magic hats pay tribute to a sweet story that has withstood the test of time!

SELECT LABEL PEG BAGS

45174 – Salt Water Taffy “Select Label” 4.5 oz. Bag – 8 / Box

Our Salt Water Taffy Bags are the latest addition to our “Select Label” line and are the perfect summer treat.

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Candy History, Candy News, Candy Trivia, Hannah Brelsford's Sweet Thoughts

Celebrate National Caramel Day on April 5th.

April 5, 2024 by

Did you know that April 5th is National Caramel Day?

Although its origins are unknown, they date back to ancient civilizations. Now, caramel is a timeless staple of the sweets industry.

Caramel is made by melting white sugar to a rich, decadent consistency, and depending on that consistency, the production process changes.

Caramel comes in many forms, from sauce to hard and soft caramels and even caramel filling, each with its own unique charm and flavor.

First, we have the classic caramels, including Werther’s and our classic Vanilla Caramel Squares. Vanilla caramel creams are also very popular caramel candy, just like Cow Tales are.

If you want to celebrate something other than the classic way, you can always go with a caramel lollipop!

Currently, we have the caramel Tootsie Pops, which add the flavor of decadent caramel to a classic Tootsie Pop.

However, if you’re looking for a pop that offers a cut to the rich caramel, look at Tootsie Pops Caramel Apple lollipops, which are typically a fall treat but taste good year-round.

 The most popular types of caramel candies are all the different candy bars filled primarily with caramel.

One of the most decadent is the Cadbury Caramello bar, made of milk chocolate and smooth, sweet caramel. However, the most popular bars are Twix and Snickers, some of the most iconic candy bars ever.

So, on this National Caramel Day, we wish you a day filled with the joy of caramel sweets.

We’re curious: how do you like to enjoy caramel? Is it in a bar, by itself, or some other way?

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Candy in Pop Culture, Easter Candy

What To Do With Leftover Easter Candy…

April 1, 2024 by

After every holiday, there’s a delightful challenge of having more candy than we can eat.

But fear not, for candy is a treasure that can never go to waste, and we have the perfect solution for all your extra candy.

Easter candies, rich chocolate, and fluffy marshmallows are perfect for adding a twist to other sweets. Putting them in cookies is the perfect solution to reinvent your sweets, make them even more delicious, and ensure they do not go to waste.

I started with two bags of sugar cookie mix to create the perfect cookies. I made the dough, chopped up the candies, and mixed them in. 

The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility.

You can make the dough from scratch or opt for a premade mix or dough.

There’s no wrong choice; choose what suits your baking style and complements the candy you’re using. I’d suggest a sugar cookie or classic cookie dough base, but feel free to get creative and make it your own.

After making the dough, I chopped my Easter candy to ensure it would mix well into the dough. I mixed two candies because I had them on hand, and I knew they would go well together. I had Cadbury Mini Eggs and our S’mores chocolate bunny, which were a fantastic combination.

The two different types of chocolate balanced each other well. Once those were chopped up, I mixed them with the dough and popped them in the oven.

Who would have thought that making the “Perfect Cookie” was this easy?

Beyond mixing your favorite Easter candies into your favorite cookie dough, they can also be used as cupcake decorations, mix-ins within your brownie recipes, and even candy salad or as a perfect addiiton to your office snack selection.

In conclusion, turn your extra candy into a new sweet and create the perfect cookie. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delectable treat that everyone will love.