We mashed up data and candy to make a really cool interactive map. There were some awesome findings, and heaps of conversation hearts and chocolate to dig into. Plus, the ...more
The Definitive Ranking of Worst Christmas Holiday Candies
It's a delicate game, asking customers about their least favorite product of yours. The negativity flows so freely and easily. Once you open the door though, it's ...more
Most Popular Christmas Candy by State
The map above illustrates the results of our latest candy research: the top 3 most popular Christmas candies in each state. Hover over your state (non-mobile only) to see ...more
Most Popular Halloween Candy State-by-State
Last year was a weird year for Halloween and trick-or-treating. No one was vaccinated and there was a fall surge in covid. The uncertainty was even greater then than now. ...more
The Definitive Ranking of Worst and Best Halloween Candies
Preferences are changing all the time. Kid's these days like all kinds of things we'll never understand. Did you know TikTok is getting bigger than YouTube now? Gen Z is ...more
The Definitive Ranking of Worst and Best Easter Candies
In case you didn't know, Easter is a really big candy holiday. Did you know more is spent on candy for Easter historically than for Halloween itself? Depending on ...more
America’s Favorite Jelly Bean Flavors
Almost every year, Easter and National Jelly Bean Day both fall in April, making it the de facto Month of the Jelly Bean. In a normal year, over 16 billion beans are ...more
SweetNothings: The Muted Return of SweetHearts
That's right. According to our review of the newly returned in 2020 conversation hearts phenom SweetHearts, 97% are without a complete phrase on them. And 65% have no ...more
Some Necco Candies Look to Return. Others, Not So Much
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
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