In the beginning there was candy, and it was good. Chocolate has been around for somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,000 years, and was a favorite of the Aztecs. Caramel enjoys a rich history in many ...

As children and adults throughout the nation prepare for the arrival of Halloween, the age-old urban legend of malicious candy distributors tainting Halloween treats with razor blades and poison could ...

Candy canes are an iconic symbol of Christmas. Their red and white stripes adorn trees and homes during the holidays while their minty flavor delights taste buds. According to the National ...

The second-best day of the year to buy candy is Halloween; the best day is November 1 (tied with February 15). But why do we eat candy on Halloween in the first place? What does candy have to do with ...

Try imagining a world where candy can't be produced in bulk and all of it has to be hand-made. The modern candy industry has given us sweet, tart, and sour goodies since 1847, thanks to candy-cutting ...

Maybe you’ve heard the urban legend that all the candy corn in the world was made in one single year. It was so bad that it was just thrown in the trash, and then some sort of candy agency would ...

During the Christmas season, the candy cane industry sees an enormous spike in sales. In 2023, confectionery sales during the holiday season reached close to $7 billion, Carly Schildhaus, director of ...

Valentine’s Day means chalky candy hearts with a lot to say. But what’s behind these very loud little candies? The story of conversation hearts, also known as Sweethearts, began in 1847, when a Boston ...

Candy corn has been around since the 1880s, and, though it continually pops up on lists of worst Halloween candy ever, its story is still one of perennial success. Moose A. Moose, the pint-sized ...