Mars Bar are one of the more sought-after candies in America, and the reason they can't be found is that they were discontinued in 2022.
This article in our Candy in Pop Culture Section highlights the difference between the gone but not forgotten American Mars Bar and the international version that is still available! It also incudes some - and perhaps controversial - fun facts too!
We are the OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company in the nation and the partner of CandyFavorites.com, the Internet's FIRST Online Candy Store. Jon H.Prince - President (3rd Generation) This week, we will be humbled to celebrate McKeesport Candy Co.'s 97th birthday, established in 1927, and my 31st year. When my grandfather founded the company in 1927 and passed it to my father in the 1950s, they committed to providing the BEST service possible. Little could they imagine that the company would continue to be as relevant today, maybe even more so, than it was decades prior. This continued emphasis on customer service is...
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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...
Many people have discussed how AI is the future of technology and our world. To test this, I experimented with mid-journey, an AI photo generator, to see if it could create the future we all want to see here at CandyFavorites: a world made entirely of candy. Now, only some of the images created are great or even close to the candy world of my dreams, but I was able to make a town full of candy, and here it is. First, when you enter the city, candy trees, and castles topped with sweet treats greet you. Eventually, as you...
For Valentine's Day, people often give flowers and chocolate. While those are great gifts, especially the chocolate, we have some new creative ideas, especially for some foodies. This Valentine's Day, we have both the Kraft Assorted Friendship Exchange Gummies Box and a Kraft Gummy Lunchable Pizza Kit Heart Box. Both of these feature gummies that are extremely delicious and realistic, too. I had to test whether they fit for Valentine's Day. First, I tried all the candies inside the Kraft Assorted Friendship Exchange Gummies box, including Kraft Mac & Cheese gummies, Oscar Mayer Hot Dog gummies, and Claussen Pickle gummies....
Elf on the Shelf is a prevalent tradition for families around the holidays, and we adore it! We also love all the other parodies that have come from it, so we wanted to create our version but with candy. For each graphic, there is a saying that goes along with it. For example, if the candy were a Zero candy bar with a superhero on top of it, the saying would be "A hero on a Zero". However, this is a strictly holiday edition, so think festive whenever you are guessing! Leave your best guesses below, and look for our...
Sour candy is now being used for much more than just giving a kick to your taste buds. You can now use it to kick back against your mental health. After being a TikTok trend viewed over 2 million times, people are now adding sour candy to their mental health toolbox. In this video with over 2 million views, a lady shares her own experience with using sour candy to help combat her mental health problems. Her therapist recommended that she should have a Warhead when she feels a panic attack coming. Talk about an off-prescription use for...CANDY Other therapists...
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...
With $1 billion sold in global ticket sales, the Barbie movie has broken records and has inspired everyone from all over to choose just about everything in pink, including candy. While the movie, on the surface, is about a favorite childhood toy, it has a much deeper and sweeter meaning. I saw the movie the weekend it came out. The movie theater was packed; of course, my crew and I were dressed head to toe in pink! Ever since the movie, pink has been my favorite color. I wear pink. I drink pink. I eat pink. I am pink. I’m...
How did you "sweeten" your Taylor Swift Experience? Taylor Swift has been part of the music scene since her debut album 2006. With each album, she introduced a new side of her life, further exposing her sheer talent. After publishing her album Midnights and continuing to re-release her music so she could have the rights to her own music, Swift announced her Eras Tour, which has quickly become a global sensation. The Eras Tour is characterized by her musical journey through each of her albums. This tour has changed the word "era" and what being a Taylor Swift fan means....
Summer's not without hikes, sunscreen, swimming pools, and snacks. The best summer snack of all is trail mix. The best part of the trail mix is the candy. I always pick it out and eat it first. It's one of my worst habits, but I can't help myself. It's the best part. I had to put together the perfect trail mix to celebrate summertime. Everyone has different tastes, so my ideal mix will differ from yours. However, there is a recipe that everyone can follow to create their perfect combination. The perfect trail mix starts with a good base consisting...
Candy has been known to feed imaginations for decades, especially for children. The candy world was changed forever when the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie came out in 1971. One might call Willy Wonka, the "Patron Saint" of candy. Along with the movie came candies manufactured under the Willy Wonka candy name, such as Nerds, Gobstoppers, and Laffy Taffy. While those candies are still in production, they are no longer sold under the Wonka name. However, the Wonka legacy lives on through its story, movies, and contributions to the candy industry and children's imaginations. It may not be a...
Can you think of anything better than your favorite candy bars mixed with your favorite ice cream? While I love candy, my favorite dessert is ice cream. I think that candy and ice cream combinations have the potential to make the best flavors by adding two sweets together to make a better one. Making your ice cream with the new Ninja Creami has also been popular on social media, so I wanted to try it myself. My family recently bought a Ninja Creami, so I thought, what’s better than trying it and following the trends but adding a candy twist? ...
The second I heard the words "candy" and "salad" next to each other, I knew I would be into it Look out, Julia Childs! While I am not the biggest fan of salads, I am the biggest fan of candy! Scrolling on Tik Tok one day, I encountered people mixing various candies and calling it a salad. I was intrigued by the different candy combinations and this innovation in candy consumption. After hours of research (scrolling on Tik Tok), I couldn't resist trying this trend. While many videos combine different kinds of candy, such as gummies, sour candies, and chocolate,...
Recently we heard a rumor that Pixy Stix could be discontinued shortly. While we are still determining the validity of this rumor or what is happening with them, we will continue to update you all as we learn more. Of course, we will also continue to sell them as long as possible. You only know how good you have it once you lose it.... That saying can undoubtedly be true for Pixy Stix and my relationship with the sugary candy. I have never been one to love Pixy Stix because I am much more of a chocolate lover. However, since...
I am currently on vacation with my family in Cape Cod. A huge part of our family vacations is the sweets we pick up along the way, in the car on our way to the destination, during our stay, and even little treats on the way back. So whenever I travel, I have something Reese's related, considering it is my favorite candy and my family's candy of choice. The first blog post I ever wrote was about Reese's and their secret of the golden ratio; if you don't know what it is, go ahead and look at that blog post...
A true American Candy Classic, Jolly Ranchers are a candy that never fails to please!
Let us know how you did and we would love to hear your favorite Jolly Rancher memories too!
For over 96 years, been dedicated to delivering high-quality candy to our customers, and throwback candies are no exception. We believe that “the future of candy is rooted in the past,” With this, we strive to provide the best retro candies on the market and pay tribute to their history. To help in this venture to find some sweet nostalgia or learn more, we recently added our Illustrated History of Candy to our Candy University. With these graphics, you can learn some speedy history while getting to know your favorite sweet treats better. Of course, the more you know about...
What's not to love about the bite-size milk chocolate and caramel combination known as Rolo?
A classic for quite some time, Rolos remain a staple at any well-appointed candy counter!
Due to the war in Ukraine, wheat is in short supply and it is an essential ingredient when making starch which is one of the main ingredients when manufacturing jelly beans, hence the nationwide shortage!
Jelly Beans may not be readily available in 2023 but there is no shortage of trivia about this beloved and colorful Easter candy.
At CandyFavorites.com, we love any candy-related history or trivia, even if it is about us!
As a valued customer, we thought you might have fun testing your knowledge about what you know about us!
And if you love candy history, check out our Retro Candy Timeline!
Brach's "Friends" Conversation Hearts A classic element of Valentine's Day is the love we share with those around us: family, significant others, or FRIENDS. Brach's has released conversation hearts to spread the love this Valentine's Day with sayings from a show loved by many, Friends, in honor of the show's 30th anniversary. Yes, we are all getting older... Although the show ended almost 19 years ago, the love for the show has stuck around through its loyal fan base because of what it stands for, love and friendship. With relationship and friendship drama on the show, Friends shows us all different forms...
Whether you like them hard or soft, there is no denying that Marshmallow Peeps are one of the most iconic candies still produced in America!
If you love Peeps, you will surely love this trivia quiz devoted to everyone's favorite edible marshmallow treats!
Let us know how you did and we would love to know if you like your Peeps hard or soft!
Conversation Hearts are a sweet way to express your feelings! Conversation Hearts have long been a beloved Valentine's treat, and we have been offering them for over ninety years in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. As old-school candies go, these deserve a place close to the top of the list! These hard, sugary sweets come in an array of fun colors and usually have an endearing phrase or saying stamped into the hard candy exterior. Although we lament the loss of the original NECCO Conversation Hearts - Necco went bankrupt in 2018 after a 171-year run - the Sweethearts brand...
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is gingerbread houses. I make at least one every year, and usually, my family participates in the annual Pittsburgh Gingerbread House competition. We use every candy known to man to construct a masterpiece, and it never turns out to be a classic gingerbread house or a house at all. Still, it doesn’t have to be for the competition. When we first started the competition, we built a giant Rubber Ducky out of Candy and Rice Krispy treats. A GIANT Rubber ducky made of Candy and Rice Krispies! The following year we created...
Celebrate the 94th Birthday of one of the most popular candy flavor combinations of all time! With the most profound pleasure, I announce that today, November 15, 2022, is the 94th birthday of the beloved Reese's Peanut Butter Cup! Ninety-four years ago, on this very day, Harry Burnett Reese invented this peanut butter and chocolate delight in his basement. Reese was a former employee of The Hershey Company and left to start his own business, which eventually bought his candy in 1963 and sells it today. Although Mr.Reesesold the company back to Hershey, it's safe to say that his candy...
Celebrate with us through October 14th with a special discount on all M&M's products on CandyFavorites.com Happy National M&M's Day! Yes, you read the title correctly! October 13th is National M&M's Day, a sure day to celebrate! Being an M&M's lover, I knew I had to celebrate as soon as I discovered that there was a specific day set aside to celebrate one of the most famous candies ever created! In anticipation, I took a trip to the M&M's store in New York City. I won't lie, I was already going to New York City, and this seemed like a...
Click above to listen to the interview with Alison Stewarts, an award-winning podcast, "All of It."
Jon H.Prince, President of CandyFavorites.com, was honored to be interviewed by Alison Stewart on WNYC, New York's Public Radio Station, on her award-winning podcast "All of It."
He enjoyed a scintillating conversation and discussed the reported demise of the beloved Choco Taco and how sweets are embedded in our memory of times past!
Click on the picture above to enjoy our discussion!
In honor of America's birthday month, which happens to coincide with ours - McKeesport Candy Co. is 95 years young this July and holds the distinction of being the OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company in the nation - I thought I would write about some of our favorite candies and how I feel about them. This holiday got me thinking about our country, and of course, my sweet connections made me think about what candies best represent our country. To determine which candies represent America, I researched a list of the most sold candies in the United States. To no surprise, I knew...
Frick Park Market pays tribute to its storied past! "ANYTHING YOU NEED, YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE MARKET" A line from Mac Miller's song called "Frick Park Market" An essential part of who we are at Candy Favorites is where we are from, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, rivers, some of its sports teams, and local talent, including the late musician/rapper Mac Miller. Mac Miller's debut album, Blue Slide Park, gives a sense of him and his life growing up in Pittsburgh. He named a song after one place in Pittsburgh, Frick Park Market, located within...
If you thought there was only one flavor variation of the ever-so-popular Smarties Candy, you are wrong, and so am I. A few weeks ago, when I stepped into our Candy Favorites warehouse, I was shocked to see that there was more than one flavor of Smarties. I guess it makes sense; most candies have some flavor variation. Still, I have never heard of one for Smarties and never even thought of it possible. Today I bring you the taste test of the century, at least for me, it is. This will be a showdown of three flavors of Smarties:...
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Consumers asked and Mars Wrigley listened.
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It's been years since I have had Pop Rocks. They have always seemed like a candy to have for fun, like a Ring Pop, and less of a candy you have purely for the flavor like Reeses. However, today I will put these fun little candies to the test by trying four flavors and diving into what Pop Rocks are. To give some background to this taste test, I decided to dive a little into the world of pop rocks. What is this candy? How did it come to be? Pop Rocks are a hype of hard candy that contain...
Our Blogger Hannah sets out to create her own Candy World Records! Celebrating its 95th year, CandyFavorites holds the distinction of being the Oldest Wholesale Company in the Nation. It may not be a world record per se but as the owner conveyed to me, " In the past few years, a year felt like a decade," making this distinction feel like a personal world record. When I started writing for the company, they told me that as much as they like articles about new candy, the History of Candy and related trivia interest them most. So I guess after...
Share your favorite Haribo memory and you might win an assortment of these Limited Edition Haribo Goldbears! To be honest, I don't know the first time I learned about Haribo Goldbears; they have just always been around. Growing up and now, Haribo is my family's gummi bear of choice, especially my father's. Even though this sweet treat has always been around, I can't believe they have been around for 100 years. Hans Riegel created the first gummy candy in 1922 in the form of bears in a small kitchen in Bonn, Germany. The name Haribo came from an acronym made...
Curious about the hype? Learn more about why Toxic Waste Slime Lickers are the hottest candy you can't easily buy. When I think of "toxic," I don't think of a delicious sensation hitting my tongue, but with the Tik Tok famous Toxic Waste Slime Lickers, that's the first thing that comes to mind. This liquid candy has swept the internet, and it is doing it again through its Tik Tok stardom. Tik Tok has taken society by storm with its short videos and captivating content, even for people who aren't on the app. A prominent feature is its "For You"...
Candy is for Dreamers Did you know that Astro Pops pays tribute to the Golden Age of Space Exploration? Recently I wrote a history post about Astro Pops, a lollipop based on rockets and children's dreams for space. This got me thinking about all the cosmic candies we have in this universe. The world's curiosity for space has always been around. After all, there is so much left to discover beyond what we can see. This fascination for space is shown through candy! Candy helps kids dream. As a kid, I loved candy and dreamed of candy stores like the...
The inventors of three truly iconic candies - AtomicFireballs, Jaebreakers, and Lemonheads Recently I wrote about the history of the Ferrara Candy Company and how their candies came to be. When I wrote this article, my mouth watered the whole time. Honestly, it was torture not to have them in my mouth, but I waited for this very moment. It is time for me to taste these Ferrara Candy Company delicacies, and I cannot wait. First is the Jaw Buster (Jawbreakers); I established so much respect for this candy while writing Ferrara Pan's history section. It was the first of...
Here we have a battle of the rings, not quite the competitions you watched on the television with the Olympics. But they do represent the three latest additions to our CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line. The five Olympic Rings represent the union of the five continents and their athletes in one event. These rings represent their own meeting for a competition. Oh, did I mention this is a gummi ring taste testing? These new gummi ring flavors are going for Gold! Today, our contestants are Andrea Apple, Berry Blue Raspberry, and Wanda Watermelon. Each gummi ring will be reviewed with the...
Who said you can't enjoy the taste of fruity cereal all day long? I want to say I have a PSA ( in case you are wondering, it is an abbreviation for a public service announcement) that everyone in life should live by. Okay… here it goes: cereal is not just breakfast food. There. I said it and am feeling much relieved! I prefer my cereal at night before bed, and I know people who will eat their cereal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, second dessert, midnight snack, whenever! So the point is, why to take such a delicious and...
Beaches, boardwalks, blue skies, and hot temperatures are only some of the things we think about when we reach the summer. When I think of summer, I’ll admit all of these great things come to mind, but what else comes to mind? Salt Water Taffy. My family visits Ocean City, New Jersey, almost every summer ("down the shore" is the official New Jersey slang), and each year we pick up a huge bag of the chewy, fruity, salty stuff. But is Salt Water Taffy the ultimate summer candy? I would say "yes" just based on its history, but I will...
Bubble Gum has been a big part of the game of baseball for decades. Nothing like chomping on a big chunk of gum and taking part in one of America’s favorite past times. Baseball has been one of this country's oldest and most beloved sports and no one is denying that. But when it comes to baseball and major league sports all around, there is a lack of representation for one particular group: women. But leave it to the good folks at Ford Gum to make sure that their products would not lack female representation. In 2019, Big League Chew...
Let me admit to something here; I am addicted to Tik Tok. Wow, does it feel good to get that off my chest! Now I may be a bit dramatic… but my Tik Tok addition has led me to a crazy candy showing up on everyone’s “for you” page. Curious? Read on. Slime Lickers are the latest internet fad sweeping the globe! This liquid candy gives your tastebuds a sour explosion as you roll your tongue across the sphere-shaped top. It’s kind of like licking a lollipop, but different. These candies pack the sour punch and will leave you puckered up...
Astro Pops are back!
3, 2, 1… blastoff! Astro Pops are delicious, and if you haven't tried them, then you need to get on that now (by ordering some from Candyfavorites.com, of course), but have you ever wondered how these astronomically delicious, out-of-this-world candies came to be?
Astro Pops - A classic since its launch in 1963
To learn more about the history of this out-of-this-world, iconic lollipop, please CLICK HERE.
Picture this. You are visiting with Grandma (socially distanced, of course). Right there beside you is the glass bowl of Werther’s Originals, Lemon Drops, and Starlight Mints. What may seem like the usual candy favored by your parents or grandparents could now possibly be used to help scientists and researchers during this pandemic. Plus, I know some of us don’t like to admit it, but Werther’s Originals are delicious, you know it, I know it… come on. THE Ohio State University scientists (as an OU graduate, I hated writing that) are testing a possible tool that could be used to...
“A day without laughter, is a day wasted.” -- Charlie Chaplin Don’t touch that dial, errr . . . I mean that remote. “It’s time for the Family Feud. Oh wait a minute, I mean the Candy Feud! Today we are going to have some fun with an old favorite game show that was first hosted by Richard Dawson back in 1976 and since 2010 is hosted by Steve Harvey. Ready people? OK, here we go! What’s the top answer to this question: Finish this phrase ________ basket. Bread basket? Waste basket? Laundry basket? Picnic basket? And the number one...
As Valentine’s Day is a day of love and candy, I decided to do a little research as to why. We all know that the big Hallmark holidays like Halloween and Valentine’s Day are all about candy, but have you ever thought about why you are stuffing chocolates into your mouth? Ancient Romans were the first ones to start the Valentine’s Day tradition. There were two different Saint Valentines that the holiday was named after. Every year around mid February, the Romans held an enormous festival called Lupercalia. This contained a feast in which the single young adults ate treats,...
“There’s an electrical thing about movies.” -- Oliver Stone Grab your tub of buttered popcorn and your ice cold pop because we’re going to see what candy debuted in some famous movies and TV shows. So “Here’s looking at you kid,” as you find your seat, sit back and relax as the curtain opens to some blockbuster candy treats that made their name on the silver as well as the small screen. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial “E.T. phone home” for some delicious Reese’s Pieces. You all remember the scene when Elliott lures E.T. with this orange, brown and yellow coated peanut...
From football themed birthday parties to the once-a-year Super Bowl Bash you throw, football season offers a variety of ways to celebrate your favorite team’s triumphs and mourn their losses. No matter the outcome of the game, CandyFavorites.com is here to join in the celebration! We’re here to help you score a touchdown with your game day candy snacks, so step away from the chips and dip and prepare to make your house game day headquarters with a few of these fun and fast ideas! Chocolate Footballs The perfect candy snack for any armchair quarterback, the rich chocolate in these...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh installment in the main Star Wars film series set approximately 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, doesn’t open in theaters until December 18th. That might seem like a long time to wait for the next installment of this epic space saga, but it also means you have plenty of time to enjoy all six previous Star Wars movies before ‘The Force Awakens’ hits theaters! Sounds like the perfect opportunity to invite your fellow Star Wars fans over for a viewing party complete with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, and...
1) Bubble Gum Necklaces: Put a twist on the cherished candy necklace by creating a Gumball necklace! Poke a hole on both sides of the gumball (a fork prong is good for that) and lace your necklace with a ribbon or string of black cord. Fun to make – and just as fun to bite off – piece by piece! 2) Decorate a Snowman: Gumballs are great for the winter to decorate your snowman! When it’s time to bring down your snowman, break the gumball into pieces and make a bowl of snow ice cream (mixed with your tasty gumball...
This communication is being sent from our warehouse basement storeroom, where all employees are being held hostage by rebel Gummi candies. They have overtaken us with Sweet Squirter Guns and tied us up with Licorice Laces, but I've managed to chew through them. The Gummies won't relinquish control until all candies are liberated from our warehouse so they may roam free in the world. For the sake of all the hard working employees at CandyFavorites.com, I implore you to fill your shopping carts with loads of sweet treats before they...
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by Loralee Here’s an experiment that uses Soda Can Fizzy Candy: Fizzing Soda Candy Does Soda Can Fizzy Candy really fizz like soda pop? Materials Needed: Soda Can Fizzy Candy Clear bowl Water What to do: Pour some water into the bowl. Put in some Soda Can Fizzy Candy. What happens? What’s happening: Soda Can Fizzy Candy fizzes, but not like soda pop. This kind of candy doesn’t contain carbon dioxide bubbles. On the label you’ll see what really makes the bubbles: citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). When these ingredients get wet and mix together, the reaction creates...
Bought satellite wafers. These are one of my favorites. I can always find what I’m looking for. They have the greatest selection. If that don’t have it it doesn’t exist, Fast check out and delivery. The prices are reasonable. I would recommend Candyfactory for all your candy needs.
My family was so surprised when I reordered orange and red slices.
My family was so surprised when I reordered orange and red slices. Made the whole family happy.
Hi there! Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that our orange and red slices brought happiness to your family. Nothing is better than knowing our candy is enjoyed by all. Happy snacking, and thank you for choosing CandyFavorites.com!
Great flavor, but the shipping and packaging could have been done better. 3 large boxes of candle shipped with 1 small foam icepack to Louisiana in August... Unless you take more care in getting the candy to me in better shape, I will not order again.
We are sorry the candy did not arrive in the expected condition. All packages are inspected before release to ensure the candy is in perfect condition, and we do our best to provide the proper amount of ice packs to prevent damage. However, too many ice packs can create excessive humidity or moisture. With that said, we offer a package protection option at checkout that provides full coverage in the event your candy is not in perfect condition. We hope this explanation sheds light, and we would not want to lose a valued customer like yourself. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of ervice or offer personal guidance on how to best hip your package! Sincerely, Jon H.PRINCE / President
