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Meet the Lovely M&M’s Characters

October 11, 2023 by

My favorite thing about M&M’s is the candy’s personality, partly due to their sweet “spokescandies.”

In honor of National M&M’s Day on October 12th, let’s learn a little about each spokescandy.

First, we have RED.

Red represents regular Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Crispy M&M’s. Red is best known for his egotistical nature but also for being a perfectionist. Red has existed since the beginning of M&M’s spokescandies in the 1990s.

Overall, Red is sarcastic and self-centered and always steals the show whenever possible. If we had to guess, his horoscope sign would be an LEO.

Then there is YELLOW.

Yellow, another original member of the spokescandies cast, is the exact opposite of Red. He is friendly and often a bit gullible. Yellow is somewhat nutty because he represents Peanut and Dark chocolate peanut M&M’s.

He provides some goofiness to the spokescandies and always knows how to make the best of a tense moment.

Next is the BLUE.

Blue is the calm M&M, balancing Red’s tenseness and Yellow’s goofiness. Blue likes to go with the flow and not take life too seriously.

He represents the Almond, Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, and Hazelnut M&M’s.

The last original M&M is GREEN.

She is relaxed, confident, and the FIRST female M&M and has worked hard to dispel the myths behind the candy she represents.

The Green M&M takes her confidence everywhere she goes and seeks to see more women in leading roles worldwide.

She represents Dark Chocolate, Mint, and Peanut Butter M&M’s.

Overall, Green is a supportive friend to those who need her and loves to see other people succeed. Let’s call her a “sweet” role model!

The following added spokescandy was ORANGE.

Orange is best known for his anxious ways. Almost anything will make Orange nervous, adding a new characteristic to the spokescandy cast when he joined.

He represents the Crispy and Pretzel M&M’s.

Later, BROWN was added in 2012.

Brown is the boss.

She is the only spokescandy who wears glasses and first appeared during the M&M’s commercial for Super Bowl XLVI.

Often annoyed by immaturity and messing around, Brown is more sophisticated than her spokescandy counterparts.

She represents Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and Fudge Brownie M&M’s.

Then there is PURPLE.

Purple was recently added to the M&M’s spokescandies line this past year.

Purple is carefree and likes to have fun, but she also uplifts her fellow M&M’s. She embraces her flaws and lets them empower her.

She represents Peanut, Caramel Cold Brew, Vegan, and Hazelnut M&M’s.

All of these spokescandies show the different characteristics that are within all of us.

Red represents sarcasm. Yellow represents pure joy. Blue represents calmness. Green represents confidence. Orange represents anxiety. Brown represents maturity. Purple represents quirkiness.

While many may see them as silly, the M&M’s spokescandies teach us an important lesson: TO EMBRACE OUR SWEET SELVES AND TO LEARN AND BE TOLERANT TO THOSE AMONGST US.

To learn more about the unique personalities of these beloved M&M Characters, please click HERE and to click our AMAZING selection of M&M’s Candy, click HERE.

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Our Blogger Hannah’s Take on Thrillist’s Top Ten Halloween Candy List

October 6, 2023 by
Candy is subjective and our blogger Hannah shares her opinion about Thrillist’s list of Top Ten Halloween Candies

Trick-or-treating was one of my favorite things when I was younger, and I still love it today!

Even better, I loved returning and trading all my favorite candies with my friends. It was the sweetest day of the year and has been for decades! 

I would always trade certain candies for others, trying to create the best bag of candy.  

However, I would like to know if my taste aligns with the most popular Halloween candies as ranked by Thrillist. 

Reese’s Cups 

I give this ranking a 10/10.

They are my top Halloween candy and perhaps my favorite candy bar ever! Each time I have one, they get better, and I always trade other candies for these.   

Anyone who has followed my posts knows I have an affinity for anything combining Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate. 

Twix

This ranking gets a 9/10.

While I agree that Twix is a top 10 candy, I wonder if it is my number two. Don’t get me wrong; I love Twix Bars, and their unique flavors and the combination of textures can’t easily be beat.

Snickers

Snickers at #3 gets a 9/10 too.

I want to rank Twix above Snickers or vice versa. They are both delicious classic candies and, without irony, the best-selling candy bar in the world. It depends on my mood which one I prefer. 

KitKat

I give this ranking an 8/10.

I give it this lower ranking because this beloved candy bar deserves a higher position. 

I am swapping KitKat for either Snickers or Twix. I love the crisp snap they offer, and they are always a good balance of texture and flavor. 

Butterfinger

This ranking gets a 1/10.

I do not like Butterfingers. I know this is an unpopular personal opinion, but they do not deserve this high of a ranking. However, I can respect it because many people love them. 

100 Grand

I was shocked to see the 100 Grand bar on this ranking. I’m unsure if I have ever had one, so I give this ranking a 6/10

That ranking would undoubtedly go up if they are delicious, but I don’t know. To be in the top 10 Halloween candies, you must be popular, which the 100 Grand Bar is not. It may be time to retaste this candy bar.

Mr. Goodbar

10/10. This ranking is perfect.

Mr. Goodbars is so delicious and so underrated. They are also often given out in their mini-bar form. They deserve to be in the top 10 at this position because they are always given out on Halloween and are so good! 

Nestle Crunch

I give this ranking a 7/10.

The Crunch bar deserves a higher spot, where they ranked Butterfingers. They have such great texture and flavor. I used to trade for these every year on Halloween. 

Reese’s Pieces

2/10.

This review is also going to be one of my unpopular opinions. I wouldn’t say I like Reese’s Pieces that much. The classic peanut butter cup is so much better. In my opinion, Reese’s Pieces are not a Halloween staple. 

Hershey Bars 

This ranking gets a 10/10.

Hershey bars are the classic Halloween candy. I love Hershey’s chocolate, and the taste reminds me of Halloween. Let’s just say that these candy bars are truly classic!  

This list came from thrillist.com and further down on the list were some gummy and hard candies. I was surprised that at least one didn’t make their top ten, but I am a chocolate person, so I understand entirely. 

What are your top ten Halloween candies, and what was your initial reaction to this list? 

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2023 Christmas Candy Catalog

October 3, 2023 by

In the candy industry, the holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year as candy sweetens the holidays, and our selection is always sure to please.

When purchasing holiday candy, please remember that all products are sold on a “first come, first served” basis as, unlike other years, we cannot reorder once products are gone.

If you are interested in corporate packaging or shipping to multiple locations, our Concierge Program would happily oversee all aspects of your project!

Please click on the catalog below to view a larger version suitable for printing.

To view ALL of our Seasonal Candies, please click HERE.

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Who says you have to go out West to find Gold? We offer Cup O Gold Candy Bars here!

September 6, 2023 by

Gone but not forgotten and finally easily available on both coasts, Cup O Gold Candy Bars are a retro classic that tastes as good as they look!

If you haven’t tried them or want to test your sweet knowledge, please give our Tuesday Trivia a try….

To try a truly delicious candy bar that your grandparents, and maybe even their grandparents may have enjoyed, please click HERE

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Candy Dynamic Toxic Waste Slime Lickers Notice

September 1, 2023 by

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