Image Source. Brach’s has just released a batch of candy corn that is sure to satisfy lovers of breakfast, brunch, and candy corn in general. That’s right, now you can get the sweet savory taste of French Toast and Maple Syrup, Waffles and Strawberry, and Chocolate Chip and Pancakes all in one bag and without the hassle of going out to order an entire meal.
Candy Corn Oreos are Back in Full Force!
Image Source. It seems for the most part that Candy Corn is a seasonal treat that people either love to hate or hate to love, mostly due to the fact you usually only want to eat two or three and you end up eating two or three hundred. Oreos, on the other hand, are pretty much universally adored by fans of candy and cookies alike. But what happens when these two are combined?
Save the Bees! By Eating Candy!
Image Source. If you love candy, as well as the environment, then Harbor Sweets in Salem, Massachusetts is the place to be! Owner Phyllis Leblanc had made it her mission to save our natural pollinators, the honey bee, and their importance to pollinating our food supply.
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.
Printing Your Own Candy? The Future is Now
Every day we see newer, more innovative technology and among the pinnacle of these achievements has to be the wonders of 3-D printing, more specifically, 3-D printed candy! What world is this?? Yes, you heard correctly. There is, in fact, a company in Birmingham, England called Katjes Magic Candy Factory, founded by Melissa Snover, that will 3-D print anything your little heart desires; things like messages, drawings, photos, or just some kind of wacky 3-D shape that you’ve been imagining yourself eating. Image Source.
Frozen Fun: Experience Kit Kats like never before!
Image Source. Nestlé has introduced a brand new experience just in time for the heat of summer- frozen Kit Kat creations. If you’re lucky enough to be in Japan that is….
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.
The Dazzling Craft of Amezaiku
Image Source. Amezaiku is the Japanese art of candy sculpting, and if you haven’t heard of it before, you’re in for a treat! “Ame” means candy, while “saiku” means a craft or piece of handiwork, hence the name Amezaiku, or candy sculpture. These clever crafts are often found at Japanese festivals, and are are a popular novelty food item!
Brause Pulver: Fizzy Fun!
Image Source. Brause Pulver has fans of all ages and is a sweet treat that anyone can enjoy. If you’re a fan of fizzy drinks, powdered candy, or candy in general, you might want to find yourself some Brause Pulver!
The Whimsical World of Cotton Candy Crafting
Image Source. Mixing street art with street food, cotton candy artists are able to sculpt the colorful fairy floss, turning it from a sugary cloud into a stunning work of art.
What?! Candy can get you arrested?! It certainly got these three arrested!
18-year-olds Wesley Moore (left), Devin Grothe (middle), and Austin Jordan are all accused of breaking into a Little League clubhouse and stealing candy in the wee hours of the morning. Image by Fresno Police Department via KMJ NOW. It may sound like something straight out of a Scooby-Doo episode, but it ended up being a real-life scenario that three Central Valley teens faced moments before getting booked into the Fresno County Jail.
With a candy collection like this, you’d wonder why his name isn’t Willy Wonka!
Image Source. Have you ever wanted something in your childhood, but just never had the money to get it when you were younger? Well, hopefully you have the same level of persistence as Bruce Weiner!
A look back on M&Ms military history
Red, one of the many anthropomorphic M&M mascots, dressed in military fatigues. Image Source. Did you know that M&Ms candies we enjoy were once a military-exclusive treat? During World War II, the U.S. military sought to figure out a way in which troops could transport high-energy, low-volume consumables exposed to a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
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!