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As a leading candy manufacturer and distributor, with a robust team of confectionery experts, one of the top questions our reps are asked is ‘How can I build a show stopping candy buffet?’ Much like goodie bags, swag bags, party favors, and centerpieces, candy buffets have become a MUST for any celebration. No matter the event — children’s birthday parties, baby showers, weddings, or even fundraisers — a candy buffet or candy table sets the stage.

Gathering restrictions continue to loosen — time to celebrate! At the heart of any good celebration is candy. Celebrations also mean it’s time to get all decked out in our best. Since it’s been a while, we all want something new – from our clothes to candies, too. Help make get-togethers extra stylish with confections inspired by 2022’s design and fashion color trends.

Join us as our experts make the color connection between today’s trends and the candies that will make their celebrations sensational!

Love is in the air! Cupid’s packing his arrows and retailers are stocking their shelves to hit the mark this Valentine’s Day. Even with last year’s challenges, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported Americans spent $21.8 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2021. While chocolate and candy might make up 54% of gift plans (NRF), competitor analysis company, Competitor Monitor reports “staying in” and “creating an experience” are emerging trends for Valentine’s gifts. Time to think outside the (chocolate) box with exceptional food experiences.

Our expert food matchmakers offer advice sure to get customers’ hearts all aflutter.

Every-BUNNY knows that Easter is synonymous with candy. But did you know that candy is the TOP way people plan to celebrate? 90% of us plan to purchase and celebrate with candy, to be exact (National Retail Federation).

While candy is at the top of the Easter guest list, there are ways to use candy to make your celebrations EGG-stra special.

We polled our EGG-sperts, and here are their top tips to make your Easter EGG-ceptional.

If you’re looking to uncover the latest in confections and savory snacks, well the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the place. We were happy to be back in Chicago, seeing new and familiar faces around the floor — all while getting a taste of what’s in store for the rest of the year. And let us say, this year is going to be pretty tasty!

Want all the juicy gossip on what’s the latest must-haves in snacking? Well you’ve come to the right place. We sat down with our confectionery buying team and got a debrief on the leading trends in sweets and snacking. Here’s what they uncovered.

Cool California vibes bring a soda popping with summertime feelings. California-based Nesbitt’s features juicy fruity flavors of orange, peach, and strawberry. The vibrant colors are sure to get noticed while the retro lettering harkens back to the good ole days of traveling Route 66.

Don’t forget the iconic summertime beverages iced tea and lemonade. Make sure to stock the extra special kinds, made the old fashioned way with real lemons, naturally brewed tea, and pure cane sugar. We love Joe Tea. Inspired by the good feelings and simplicity of road tripping, Joe Tea is made with pure cane sugar and features an old pickup truck front and center on the label – what better icon for a cool summer trip? Bold summertime flavors like Mango Lemonade, Peach, and Raspberry