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Candy A to Z: Oh Henry!

Posted on March 08, 2018


Mysteries abound with the Oh Henry! candy bar, as we discovered when we were researching its origins. For instance, Wikipedia gives the date of its introduction as 1909, while Nestle's site says it arrived on scene in 1920 (We're guessing it may have been invented in 1909, and that 1920 may be the date of its first mass production.). Then, of course, is the mystery of who exactly Henry is.

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Candy A to Z: MoonPie

Posted on February 08, 2018

In our collection of thousands of candies, there are a precious few that hold the distinction of being over 100 years old, and MoonPie is a member of this exclusive club. On one hand, it's astounding for any product to weather a century of ups, downs, and changing tastes. On the other, a MoonPie is basically a pre-made, individually wrapped s'more. How could a product like that not succeed?!

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Candy A to Z: Laffy Taffy

Posted on January 25, 2018

You've gotta love a snack that can give you a laugh in addition to satisfying your sweet craving. That's exactly what you get with Laffy Taffy: the soft and chewy candy with jokes printed on the wrapper.

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Candy A to Z: Kit Kat

Posted on January 11, 2018

Kit Kat may not be as new or unusual as some of the other candies we've featured, but it is definitely worthy of its moment in the spotlight! These surprisingly simple chocolate bars have been thrilling palates with their delicate crunch since the 1930s.

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Candy A to Z: Juicy Drop Gummies

Posted on December 28, 2017 1 Comment


You've gotta love a company that encourages you to play with your food, and that's exactly what Bazooka Candy Brands does with their Juicy Drop products!

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Candy A to Z: Ice Cubes

Posted on December 14, 2017



Talk about a company that does it all! R.L. Albert & Son, Inc., is one of the most prolific candy makers you've probably never heard of. Founded in 1916 as a European food importer, the company quickly found a "sweet spot' selling all kinds of wonderful confections, and their signature Ice Cubes have been a beloved treat since the 1950s.

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Candy A to Z: Hi-Chew

Posted on November 30, 2017

If you're thinking, "Hi-Chew? Never heard of it." you're probably not alone. In fact, these little chunks of chewy awesomeness were hardly on our radar before we cracked a pack open for this feature. But, boy, are we glad we checked them out.

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