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The History of Salt Water Taffy

Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Oct 16, 2019

The History of Salt Water Taffy
Most everyone loves salt water taffy, a classic chewy, sweet treat that makes everybody smile. But did you ever wonder when and how this iconic candy was first made? We know we have, and that's why we're here to bring you the sugary sweet history of Salt Water Taffy!Salt Water Taffy is a variety of soft taffy originally produced and marketed in Atlantic City, New Jersey, beginning in the late 19th century. The most popular explanation of the name...
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Pop Rocks Candy – Still Popping Up Everywhere!

Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Oct 08, 2019

Pop Rocks Candy – Still Popping Up Everywhere!
Hard to believe it, but are still some people out there that are afraid to eat Pop Rocks candy or will never eat them with a serving of Coca Cola. If you are one of those people, then fear not, we wrote this article especially for you. Years after the rumors have gone, the classic retro candy treat lives on. Pop Rocks, the carbonated popping candy, was accidentally invented by chemist William A. Mitchell while working for the General Foods Corpor...
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The History of the Chocolate Candy Bar!

Posted by Morgan Dobrie on Sep 10, 2019

The History of the Chocolate Candy Bar!
Chocolate was not always ChocolateChocolate candy bars are a favorite sweet treat for children and adults alike. In fact, many adults use children for holidays like Halloween just to do their chocolate candy bar bidding. Chocolate bars have a legendary history, as rich as the chocolaty treats we enjoy today.The chocolate bar as we know it has been around for about a century, but people have been using Chocolate for as long as 4,000 years. It came...
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Candy and Culture: The Modern History of Your Favorite Sweets

Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Sep 10, 2019

Candy and Culture: The Modern History of Your Favorite Sweets
Updated June 15, 2022Throughout the decades, candy has been a staple in American pop culture and has been an essential part of American life. Brands are instantly recognizable by even the youngest of generations, even though some have been around for half a century before them. We are going to take you on a ride through each decade's favorite candies and how they fit with the pop culture of the time. So sit back, relax, and experience the roller...
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All about Gummy Bears, I mean Gummi Bears!

Posted by Ken Shenkman on Apr 29, 2019

All about Gummy Bears, I mean Gummi Bears!
Hey candy lovers! It's 2019, and nothing in the candy world compares to the beloved Gummi Bear, or is it Gummy Bear? We'll get to that later...With choices like Watermelon, Hot Cinnamon and Gigantic Bananas we don't think any other candy can compete with the demand of these fun and cute confections. No matter your favorite adaptation of these chewy delectable temptations, you have every reason to adore them.Haribo or BustThose shiny and squishy b...
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