Wax Bottles Candy
Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Oct 21, 2019
Remember when you were a kid and you had those cool little wax bottles with juice in them? Of course you do! And did you know that you can still get them? Bet ya' didn't! Well, they've been around for a while and they are still as much fun as they were back then. Read to find out more about this classic chewy candy treat!Retro Wax Candy"Wax bottles" and "wax pipes" are the more common names that refer to what The American Candy Companyoffici...
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The History of Salt Water Taffy
Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Oct 16, 2019
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
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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Candy and Culture: The Modern History of Your Favorite Sweets
Posted by Allyson Shenkman on Sep 10, 2019
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
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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