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Breast Cancer Awareness Candy Update

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

As most of the visitors to CandyFavorites.com know, we are offering the exclusive Hershey’s Pink Candies in support of Young survival Coalition. The available candies are Hershey Kisses, Dark Chocolate Nuggets and, my personal favorite, York Peppermint Patties
We are donating $3 per every purchase of four (4) bags and supplies are running low….
Not only are […]

Altoids make a break from their illustrious past

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

On CandyFavorites, our description for Altoids reads:
“Altoids are one of the oldest breath mints and are still made from the same formula that dates back to the reign of England’s King George”.
Unfortunately this is no long true as the formula was changed in April this year when they substituted ‘corn syrup’ with ‘glucose syrup’ and […]

A Pittsburgh perspective on Clark Bars

Monday, September 11th, 2006

Let’s Learn From The Past

D.L. Clark

Clark bars, the signature item of one of the country’s largest candy empires, started with a small operation run by young entrepreneur David L. Clark in the back of a North Side house.

Mr. Clark was born in Ireland on Sept. 26, 1864 and came to the United States with his […]

Jolly Rancher Founder Dies

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Dorothy Harmsen, Co-Founder Of Jolly Rancher Co., Passes Away

Dorothy Harmsen, who co-founded the Jolly Rancher Co., and developed the company’s signature candy alongside her husband Bill, died this week at 91, according to CandyBusinessInsider, a candy industry newsletter.
The Harmsens started Jolly Rancher in their home and sold soft-serve ice cream, chocolates and other items. As […]