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Sugar and Spice Makes Everything Nice When Covered in Chamoy

Are you boring? Do you think mayonnaise is spicy? Well this blog post isn’t for you, because we’re talking about spicy candy! 

Candy Crush: An App and a Game Show

The ever-so-popular app goes from your phone screen to TV screens. On July 9th, you can view people playing the famous mobile game, but in a life-size arena for a shot at one $100,000.

Self-Portrait Lollipops Are Now a Thing

(image source) Selfies are pretty cool, but you know what’s even better? A lollipop made in your likeness! That’s right, Spun candy offers “masterclasses” to teach you and your friends how to make candies that look like them. By the end of the class, you’ll all be cute enought to eat!

Candy Fidget Spinners Actually Exist!

If you have spent more than five minutes on the internet the past month or so, you have probably heard of fidget spinners. What you may not have known is that you can buy edible ones. But watch out, if you play with these fidget spinners for too long, they’ll melt! These fidget spinners aren’t plastic; they’re made of chocolate and other goodies such as fruity pebbles and M&Ms.

Report: Candy lovers still prefer traditional flavors over variety

You've had a long day at work, and the only fixation that can spur you on for the rest of the day is the assurance of a sweet taste of decadent candy after your job has concluded. If you find yourself as one of these people, then you can be assured that you're not alone.  

Sour Patch Kids Defense game 'pwns'

We’re in the midst of the gaming season. And you know what that means: friends and family are wiping their bloodshot eyes to stay awake into the peak hours of the night while playing Call of Duty, Halo and other popular video games. While games like these accrue much acclaim, there are others which fly under the radar. Well, there’s a new game on the horizon. One that combines strategy and speed in an all-in-one package. That game is Sour Patch Kids: Candy Defense (SPKCD).  

Wonder Where the Wonder Ball Has Been? Wonder No More!

Image Source Go out today and buy your very own so you can break it open, see your candy prize, and never have to wonder what’s in a Wonder Ball again!  

There’s Chocolate, then there’s Beast Mode Chocolate!

Image Source. While he’s known to be reluctant when it comes to talking to the media, former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is also known for his love of candy. And now, “Beast Mode” himself is launching his very own lineup of Beast Mode Chocolate candy bars!

An App That Connects You to Your Favorite Foreign Candy!

Image Source For anyone that enjoys traveling to far away exotic lands or anyone that simply occasionally visits friends or family in other countries, there’s most likely been a few times when you run into a delicious candy treat during your travels that you just aren’t able to get here in the states. You might be tired of bothering your relatives to pack an entirely separate suitcase full of that candy to bring with them when they visit you as well. If this sounds like you, then Grabr is the app for you!   

The candy world says goodbye to one of its most iconic personalities.

Image Source. He was best known for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in the 1971 blockbuster hit Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. In recent times, he became the poster-child of widely-circulated internet memes featuring his portrayal of the popular icon whom many regard as the legendary “Candy Man”. Some will forever know him only as “Willy Wonka”. But to many of his personal friends, family members, and fans of his other films, he was known as Gene Wilder.

The votes are in: Coffee nut wins!

Image Source.  Earlier this year we were excited to announce a competition set by the M&M’S brand in celebration of their 75th anniversary. The three contenders were Honey Nut, Chile Nut, and Coffee Nut. Over 1 million fans of the chocolate morsels participated in the flavor frenzy each voting for their favorite, and now the results are finally in.

Candy Pros, The Store is now open! Stop by and get your sweet savings today!

If you live in or will find yourself visiting the Greater San Diego area, we have good news for you! Candy Pros has opened a new retail location conveniently located within the Grossmont Center in La Mesa! With over 2,000 sq. ft of sweet merchandise, Candy Pros, The Store, is slated to be the East County go-to spot for all candy needs!

Black Friday-Cyber Monday

It's that time of year again! The holidays seem to sneak up every year. Although, we do get warnings when we see Halloween and Christmas decorations in stores long before their time, they still manage to come so quickly. If you aren't prepared, it can be a scary last minute...

Candy Buffet Bars

Hello Fellow Candy Lovers! So, being in the candy industry, we are surrounded by many creative ideas for weddings, events, and parties. As everyone knows, the new trend is to have a candy buffet bar at your wedding or event. Candy buffet bars can range from fun and festive to...

ISM Trade Show is Approaching

So we are a few weeks away from one of the most exciting events in the candy industry. The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair, also known as the ISM candy show in Cologne, Germany runs from January 30th-Feb 2nd.

NEW! Chocolate Covered Jelly Belly Dips

Jelly Belly is releasing a new product line next month called Jelly Belly Dips. Jelly Belly is putting a new spin on their traditional Jelly Bean by dipping some of our favorite flavors in chocolate