Almost every year, Easter and National Jelly Bean Day both fall in April, making it the de facto Month of the Jelly Bean. On a normal year, over 16 billion beans are ...more
The Definitive Ranking of Worst and Best Easter Candieseaster
Easter is a really big candy holiday. Did you know more is spent on candy for Easter historically than for Halloween itself? Depending on which data you look at, ...more
SweetNothings: The Muted Return of SweetHearts
That's right. According to our review of the newly returned in 2020 conversation hearts phenom SweetHearts, 97% are without a complete phrase on them. And 65% have no ...more
The Definitive Ranking of Worst Christmas Holiday Candies
It's a delicate game, asking customers about their least favorite product of yours. The negativity flows so freely and easily. Once you open the door though, it's ...more
Most Popular Christmas Candy by State
The map above reveals the results of our latest candy research: the top 3 most popular Christmas candies in each state. Hover over your state (non-mobile only) to see the ...more
Some Necco Candies Look to Return. Others, Not So Much
It was a year ago this month that we first wrote about The Great Necco Wafer Panic, and what a year it has been. Despite the efforts of many, including CandyStore.com, to ...more
Can Duck Soup Make Sky Bars Fly Again?
The breakup of Necco last year was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several prized candy brands would be up for sale. Candy makers across the country lined up to bid on ...more
Candy Buttons Are First NECCO Candy to Return, Thanks to Doscher’s
• Candy Buttons Fast Turnaround a Credit to Doscher's• Doscher’s Is Known for its French Chew Taffy and Candy Canes It's been a year since the ...more
Doscher’s Candy Co Acquires Béquet Confections
Feb 7, 2019 Cincinnati, OH - Today, Doscher's Candy Company has purchased Béquet Confections, a gourmet caramel company out of Bozman, MT. It's the latest in a string ...more
A Timeline of the History of NECCO
Necco is gone now, but for a long time it was the oldest continually operating candy company in America. (That honor now falls on Doscher's). They created some ...more