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
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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
Conversation Hearts Dethroned As SweetHearts Sit This One Out
Conversation hearts candies are the little hearts with cute sayings on them: Be Mine, Marry Me. They are the most popular candy for Valentine's Day season - ...more
This Year’s New Holiday Candy
Halloween is over, and I'm already seeing tons of holiday decorations. Holly around store entrances. Lights adorning trees. A big red bow on someone's door. That ain't ...more
Necco Wafers Saved! Spangler Bid $18Million at Auction [UPDATE]
May 24, 2018 By Clair Robins clair@candystore.com Necco Wafers have been saved! Yesterday, the classic American candy company was sold at auction to Spangler ...more
Spicy Candy is Blowing Up. Mexican Candy Lit the Fuse.
June 5, 2018 By Clair Robins clair@candystore.com The arrow is pointing up for spicy candy right now. Maybe you've noticed Jolly Ranchers has a hot variety now? ...more
Former CEO Gulachenski to Rescue NECCO
April 16, 2018 By Clair Robins clair@candystore.com "Given their role in the #SaveNECCO movement, it made sense to work with CandyStore.com to announce our plans to ...more
People Are Panic-Buying Necco Wafers
March 28, 2018 - By Clair Robins clair@candystore.com Your favorite candy will always be around, right? When you think of panic-buying, you wouldn't think of candy. ...more