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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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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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Play Ball! Enjoy Baseball Season With These Classic Treats!

March 28, 2024 by

Baseball is back in full swing on Thursday, March 28 with Major League Baseball’s opening day and we have just the sweets and snacks to bring the baseball stadium feel to you this season. No matter who your favorite team is, there is a snack for you to celebrate with.

There is no better candy to start the season off with other than Big League Chew, the official bubblegum of USA baseball. They are the first and only shredded bubble gum and have been a favorite for baseball fans since 1980.

For any play, Big League Chew has a gum for it. Say your team needs to improve on their ground balls. Well, there is Ground Ball Grape. What if they need their opponent to get some strikes? Well, there is Swinging Sour Apple. How about if they need to hit a home run to win the game? Well, have some Slammin Strawberry. If you need them to give a good pitch, throw in some Curveball Cotton Candy, and when you need to hype yourself up as a fan, have some Big Rally Blue Raspberry. There is a Big League Chew flavor for every play and baseball mood. Say you are feeling old-school baseball. Go for the Original, too!

Beyond bubble gum, we also have many other popular baseball snacks that fans love to enjoy the game with. If you’re feeling a sweet vibe for the game, go for our Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy or the baseball classic Cracker Jacks. We also have all different flavors of David sunflower seeds, with everything from buffalo-style ranch to dill pickle to jalapeno.

Baseball is always better to watch with a couple of good snacks, so who are you rooting for this season? And what snack will you have sitting next to you when you are watching?

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Let’s Learn About Brach’s Easter Candy on Trivia Tuesday!

March 19, 2024 by

Brach’s Candy has been part of our Easter offerings since we opened our doors in 1927.

We were the first – yes, the FIRST – to offer their wholesale candy, and over the years, we have seen too many of their classic candies come and go. Gone are the days of the beloved Marshmallow Hunt Egg and White Fiesta Malt Eggs!

The good news is that we still offer their Jelly Beans, Pastel Fiesta Malt Gggs, and other fun stuff, too!

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Tour a Candy House That AI Built

February 26, 2024 by

A couple of weeks ago, we showed you what it would be like to live in a world made of candy, our dream world. Afterward, we wondered what living in a house full of candy would look like.

To do this, just like how we created a world of candy, we used Midjourney, an AI photo generator, to think up the house of our dreams. Trust me, this will be the SWEETEST house tour you have ever taken!

The outside of the house is made up of an assortment of candies, everything from bubble gum to an assortment of hard candies.

While it is to be determined if this house would survive harsh weather conditions, it sure would survive a sprinkle of sprinkles.

When you enter the house, you are greeted by the caramel living room, which is sickeningly sweet and super sticky.

Every square inch is covered in caramels. Would you like caramel enough for this living room, or would you stick to something less sweet?

 As you move through the living room toward the dining room, you are greeted by crystalized rock candies.

While they may look inedible, don’t worry. They are super sweet and the best kind of lollipop to have, not to mention they are pretty classy.

The kitchen is also made out of hard candies to go with the dining room.

The only food allowed in this kitchen is sweets, plus even if you run out of food, you can eat the counters because everything is made out of candy!

Now it’s time for the best room of all.

The main bedroom is made up of all the chocolate. From the bed sheets to the window, chocolate is inescapable in this room.

After all, what’s a better way to wake up than to the sweet smell of chocolate?

The bathroom attached to the chocolate bedroom comprises lollipops and hard candies. Forget about tiling, all you need is some hard candies, and you have the best tiling!

The children’s bedroom is the best room of all!

Made out of lemon drops, this children’s bedroom is the perfect place for childhood fun and has the perfect treat if they ever get hungry.

Lastly, you must remember the basement because even though this house is made of candy, clothes are not.

This laundry room is made of gummies, so when washing your clothes, you must be careful not to drop them on the floor, or else they might get a bit sticky.

From top to bottom, this house is made entirely of candy. It is safe to say that if you live in this house, you must have a sweet tooth!

Would you like to live in it?

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Are you Going to Stick to The Classic Kit Kat, or Are you Ready to Try Something New?

February 23, 2024 by

It goes without saying that the classic Kit Kat Candy Bar is delicious! It has long been one of our favorite classic candies.

In recent years, Kit Kat has expanded from their classic line to include new and exciting flavors. So, I decided to test some out and introduce you to others.

First, I was so intrigued by the new Kit Kat flavors that I needed to try a new one.

I was also intrigued by the Birthday Cake Kit Kat because I love birthday cake! This is the only Kit Kat in our lineup that I hadn’t tried, so I knew I had to get my hands on it.

When I first opened the Kit Kat, I was surprised by how beautiful it was. Covered in White Chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, Kit Kat screamed Happy Birthday.

When I first took my first bite, I knew this Kit Kat was a 10/10.

The delicious crisp wafer balanced out the sweet white chocolate.

Have I mentioned how beautiful it was, too? This Kit Kat is perfect to give to someone to celebrate their birthday or even to have as a sweet treat.

Additionally, our website offers the Limited Edition Churro – no, this isn’t a typo, it actually is flavored like the beloved Mexican pastries – Kit Kat with the perfect combination of cinnamon and sweetness.

The crisp wafer of the Kit Kat makes it seem like you are eating an authentic churro with its crunch.

The fact that these are a Limited Edition means that they won’t be around forever, so be sure to get your hands on them before you no longer can.

Beyond just these unique flavors, the Kit Kat Duos flavor trio offers a mashup of their classic Kit Kat flavors and additional flavorful chocolates. The flavors include Mocha, Strawberry, and Mint.

Each of these different bars is defined by the mix of Dark Chocolate and flavored chocolates that melt in your mouth.

We currently offer the whole Kit Kat trio assortment and have the Strawberry and Mint flavors individually.

I love the new flavor additions to Kit Kat. With all these new flavors, there is new excitement added to the classic Kit Kat, and while we love classics, we also love innovation within the candy world, and that is precisely what Kit Kat is doing.

There is no question that we all love the classic Kit Kat, but how do you feel about the new flavor additions? Let us know!