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We sold Retro Candy before it was considered RETRO….

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Few people know that CandyFavorites.com is backed by McKeesport Candy Co. who is one of the oldest candy wholesalers in North America!
Founded in 1927, the company originally specialized in selling candy to small “mom and pop” stores throughout Western Pennsylvania and now is one of the largest retailers of candy in the United States…and beyond!
Our [...]

Why has the taste of Brach’s Malts changed?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Brach’s Malted Milk Balls aka Brach’s Malts have been a favorite of candy lovers for many years. The candy was made with delicious rich milk chocolate and had a crunchy malt center.
In recent months, the taste has changed and many think that it has not been for the better.
We contacted Customer Service at Brach’s Candy [...]

If you don’t succeed, try, try again….

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Did you know that Milton Hershey, the Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Empire, attempted to open his first store when he was only Eighteen (18) Years Old!
The first store attempt was in Philadelphia ,located on Spring Street , and it took 133 years for this historic acheivement to be recognized!
Even though Mr. Hershey’s first attempt at [...]

Do you have any great photos of kids enjoying candy?

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The joy of candy!

While browsing through our archives, I found this great picture of my older brother enjoying a lollipop circa 1960’s.  This photo embodies what candy is all about – JOY!!
If you have any great pictures of your children that you would like featured on our redesigned website, please contact us at support@candyfavorites.com.
If your [...]

Looking for a Sweet Chat?

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

As the owner of the Internet’s Largest Candy Store, I find myself frustrating by the current state of customer service that has plauged the online candy industry. 
So many sites tout it but if you try to get an email answered or a phone call return, you would probably have a better chance of finding a [...]

Join CandyFavorites.com on Facebook

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

At CandyFavorites.com, we are always looking to “sweeten” the customer experience and, as such, we just launched our new FACEBOOK FAN PAGE.
If you become a FAN of CandyFavorites.com on Facebook, please let us know as we would be happy to send you a $5 SweetCertificate as a token of appreciation!
Our Facebook page will feature new products [...]

Sweet Spot in the economy

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

 Battered consumers reluctant to ignore their sweet tooth.

By Martha Irvine
Associated Press
Published on: 06/24/08 Chicago —- 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 [...]

June is National Candy Month!

Friday, June 12th, 2009

This is a great article written by Denver writer Sheryl Butterfield that featured CandyFavorites and a few other cast o’candy character!  Enjoy!
June is National Candy Month. Do your teenagers realize this entire month celebrates candy? Not Halloween in October. June. The National Confectioners Association says, “Candy No Worse Than Pretzels When it Comes to Causing [...]

Welcome to Candy Land

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Candy, it can be chewy or crunch, sour or sweet, gummy or hard, it can be any color, any shape, any thing. I’m Becca, I’m 19 and just like you, I’m a candy lover. I am going to eat, rate, research, and write blogs about candies from candyfavorites.com to help you decide what candies to [...]

McKeesport Candy swaps shops with online candy

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

 In late 2001, McKeesport Candy Co. closed its last retail candy shop, Trifles in Station Square, but unlike many local candy wholesalers, it did not plan to close its doors for good.
“I came into work one day and said, ‘The numbers don’t work,’” said owner Jon Prince, whose grandfather founded the business at its now-closed [...]