By MARTHA IRVINE
CHICAGO (AP) — Like a lot of people, Nate Towne is cutting back on spending. He’s carpooling to work and only shops at grocery stores that take coupons or offer discount “rewards” cards. But even in this economy, he remains a self-described “candy snob.” 
“I’m serious when I say I’ll pay a premium for […]

May 6th, 2008

What is history? History is the study of the past that explains the future. There is nothing more bittersweet than candy history! Some of our favorites have been created by accident and many are now being produced in the millions of quantity every day. While other online candy companies focus exclusively on selling […]

The largest all free shipping website, FreeShipping.org has agreed to promote CandyFavorites.com. Since Candy Favorites offers free shipping on most orders over $65, it only made sense to be on FreeShipping.org. This should allow us to expand the reach of our great candy products.
FreeShipping.org helps shoppers save money by showing them what stores offer free […]

  It might be harder to find the familiar red and whites
By Robert Morast
rmorast@argusleader.com
Romantics might agree it just wouldn’t be Christmas without brightly decorated trees. Or “Jingle Bells.” Or Santa Claus.
Or candy canes.
For some, the striped, peppermint candy hooks are Christmas necessities. But if you’re a Sioux Falls shopper looking to stock up on the popular […]

Grether’s Pastilles
More than you want to know about a great product
Grether’s Pastilles are perfect for throat dryness associated with colds, flu, overtaxing of the voice, environmental influences like heating and air conditioning, smoking, medications, age-related conditions, etc. The main active ingredient, glycerine, based on vegetable oils, creates a comforting, moisturizing protective coat on the mucous […]

 
ROUND LAKE, MN, November 14, 2007 - Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Brach’s Confections from Barry Callebaut, AG.  Included in the Brach’s business and asset purchase are three factories located in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Winona, Minnesota; and Linares, Mexico.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dennis Nemeth, President of […]

We have been receiving many request for Brachs Starbrite Mints and Caramel Squares in Sugarfree and, sadly, it was reported to us by Brachs that the product has been “discontinued and the stock has been depleted”
Brachs has not announced whether they plan to reintroduce this product at a later date
 Should it become available again, it will surely […]

Airheads Whistle Lollipops - 48 / Box
Airhead Whistle Lollipops
Manufactured by Perfetti Van Melle
The original Whistle Pops were a true retro favorite and it wasn’t until Perfetti Van Melle released these in 2007 that they became available again
The candy that whistles is a true nostalgic treat…. and to purchase this classic, please click here

The 3 Musketeers bar’s name used to make a lot more sense: back when it was introduced by Mars in 1932, it actually consisted of three bars, each with a different nougat: chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. In 1945, the bar we know today emerged: one solid piece with a […]

Starting this week, Candyblog is officially back: reviews, opinion pieces, and reminiscences all in one neat package. And I am very excited to introduce myself as the new Candyblog blogger. My name is Aleks, and I am a 20-something with a deep and abiding love of sweets. I am a self-described chocoholic and I enjoy […]