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New Candy & Snacks – August 2025
It's August and while it may be the "dog days" of summer that hasn't stopped us from putting together an amazing selection of Halloween Candy and expanding our novelty candy range!
Come Celebrate Our 98th Birthday!
We are not old, we are experienced so come and celebrate our 98th Birthday with a special discount in honor of us being the OLDEST Wholesale Candy company in the nation!
Let's Learn About McJak Gourmet Lollipops - An Old School Delicious Lollipop
Using the finest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, McJak Lollipops set the benchmark by which all Gourmet Lollipops should be measured!
Valomilks: The Gooey Candy Classic You Didn't Know You Needed
On this week's Let's Learn About Candy, we highlight Sifer's Valomilk Candy Cups, which is a truly over-the-top candy that features creamy marshmallow in Two Milk Chocolate Cups!
All Hail the Pink Starburst: A Sweet Treat with a Purpose
In this Let's Learn About Candy, we focus on the somewhat elusive Starburst All-Pink Fruit Chews, a delicious strawberry-flavored candy that is perfect for raising awareness about Breast Cancer!
Lights, Camera, Action AND Theater Size Candy!
We would love to say that we have been selling candy to theaters even before there was sound, alas, that isn't exactly true. What is true is that we have been selling theater style candy for quite some time!
Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M's - A Match Made in Candy Heaven.
In this week's Let's Learn About Candy, we extoll the virtues of Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M's, a childhood lunchbox staple in the form of a "melt in your mouth, not in your hands" candy!
Our quest to provide the BEST customer service continues to march ONWARD!
We are proud to announce our partnership with Onward Package Protection, which ensures a 100% positive online shopping experience for a minimal fee.
Sweet Relief: Why Honees Cough Drops Are the Bee’s Knees
Introduced to us by a dear friend's grandmother named Annie, Honees Cough Drops have become the best selling and best tasting cough drop that we offer!
Blast from the Past: Dubble Bubble Big Bar Bubble Gum Returns with the Original 1928 Formula!
On this week's Let's Learn About Candy, we take a look at a truly unique throwback bubble Gum called Dubble Bubble Big Bar, which is made using the Original 1928 Formula.
This Week's "Candy in Pop Culture" Discusses Mars Bars... AND WHY THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE!
Mars Bar are one of the more sought-after candies in America, and the reason they can't be found is that they were discontinued in 2022.
This article in our Candy in Pop Culture Section highlights the difference between the gone but not forgotten American Mars Bar and the international version that is still available! It also incudes some - and perhaps controversial - fun facts too!
The Great White Roll: A Sweet Dive into the Elusive Vanilla Tootsie Roll Midgee!
In this week's Let's Learn About Candy, we explore the elusive yet oh so delicious Vanilla Tootsie Roll Midgee, which has achieved cult status literally from when it was first introduced in the early 2000's
The Great American Memorial Day Candy Bar Sale!
In honor of Memorial Day, we are hosting our Annual Great American Candy Bar Sale! Stock up on your favorite candy bars and enjoy a discount too!
Discover the Magic of Haribo's Newest Treats: Footballs and Unicorn-I-Licious Gummi Candy
Haribo Unicorn-I-Licious and Football Mix are the newest Haribo Gummi Candies we offer. Learn about these cute and delicious gummies perfect for almost any occasion.
The Fun Legacy of World Confections' Candy Cigarettes and Bubble Gum Cigars
Learn about Candy Cigarettes and Cigars and the quirky retro history behind these classic and often controversial candies that have been around since the 1950's. This article highlights World Confections and Concord Confections!
Big League Chew: The Bubblegum That Hits It Out of the Park
Learn about the history of America's favorite baseball-themed shredded bubble gum and why over 900 million packs have been sold!
Sweeten Your Memorial Day with Patriotic Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops and Ring Pops
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26th and we have all the Patriotic Candies you need to sweeten the day including Tootie Rolls, Pops, and Limited Edition Ring Pops.
Frankford's Krabby Patties Gummi Candy: Bigger, Bolder, and Better Than Bikini Bottom!
Available in two sizes, Frankfords Gummi Krabby Patty candy is a must for Sponge Bob Lovers! Better yet, you can have the also have the elusive ingreidents which Krusty Krab has been looking for!
Why CandyFavorites.com Is the Sweetest Spot on the Web
Although our almost 100 year history speaks for itself, learn about what makes McKeesport Candy Co., and CandyFavorites.com your trusted source for online candy purchases.
We've been delivering joy since before bubble gum blew its first bubble and long before many retro candies were considered "retro" and we're just getting started!
Nips Hard Candy is Back!
Nips Hard Candy, a fabled candy brand, has been revitalized by Brachs! Learn about it's history and enjoy three delicious flavors -Butter Rum, Caramel, and Coffee!
Why are Clark Bars Temporarily Not Available?
This page highlights the reason why Clark Bars are often "Temporarily Out Of Stock" and provides instructions on how to be notified when they are available for purchase!
Easter Shipping Deadlines
This is our Easter Candy Shipping Deadlines. Our Wholesale Candy Warehouse and Phone Support will not be available on Friday, April 18th, allowing our employees to enjoy the holidays with their families!
Memories Of A Mint Called Sen-Sen
Gone but not forgotten, our peppy blogger shares her memories of a sadly discontinued but still much sought after mint called Sen- Sen!
The Candy Dish
Join Ricci, our newest blogger as she shares her memory of her beloved childhood candy jar!
CandyFavorites Favorites - Jon Prince
Our newest blog addition is CandyFavorites Favorites which will feature our employee's favorite candies! This week features Jon Prince who chose Licorice Allsorts.
Worry Not, Our Phones Are Only Temporarily Down.
From Friday, March 7th, until Monday, March 10th, our phone system will not be working, but you can always order online or email support@candyfavorites.com
Learn About Ricci Smith, Our Newest Candy Blogger
Let's learn about Ricci Smith, our new Peppy Candy Blogger. She handles customer service at CandyFavorites.com and a highly articulate writer! Join her on her sweet journey!
Let's Learn About Rising Chocolate Prices!
Hot Weather and Tariffs along with shipping costs are sure to raise chocolate prices in 2025. Learn more about why chocolate prices are increasing in or blog written by Ricci Smith, our new blogger!
A Sweet Surprise is Coming!
Coming soon will be proudly introducing a state of the art candy destination with a nod to the past. Stay tuned for more sweet details!
Milk Chocolate Malt Balls Are In Short Supply!
Milk Chocolate Malted Milk Balls are hard to find because they are temporarily out of stock. Expect price increases when they are available again due the rising cost of chocolate!
The Future of Candy is Rooted in the Past!
In Monroeville Magazine featured McKeesport Candy Co., the OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company in the nation in the Spring 2025 edition!
2025 Easter Candy Has Arrived!
Easter Candy has arrived for 2025 and the selection is great but supplies are limited! Also, learn about Betty who is the "patron saint" of McKeesport Candy Co.
Your Ultimate Gift Guide for All Your Valentine's
Hannah, our beloved candy blogger, created a Valentine's gift guide with the top candies for each type of Valentine to make it easier for you to buy them the sweetest gift!
A Chewing Gum Trip Trip Down Memory Lane
This blog features discontinued chewing gum wrappers from our archive and a brief history about the few remaining brands that still exist! A great resource for any candy historian!
Tis' the season to shop at CandyFavorites!
Jacob Stifel, an entrepreneurial student at Syracuse University reached out to us offering this clever holiday promotion.
Test your Peppermint Candy Knowledge of Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Test your knowledge about Peppermint Candy, especially Peppermint Candy canes on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Protect Your Favorite Candies with Route Package Protection
Route Package Protection is a cost-effective way to ensure (and insure) that your candy arrives in perfect condition... or you get your money back!
Let’s Build the Perfect Gingerbread House: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sweet Success
Join our Blog Hannah as she shares her secret for success in building the perfect holiday Gingerbread House
Test your Knowledge about Halloween Candy on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Halloween is a Holiday Dedicated to the Love of CANDY!
Test your Sweet Knowledge on Today's Trivia Tuesday and check out our Amazing Halloween Candy Selection!
It’s Time to Get Sweet and Spooky with Candy Costumes!
It’s time to get creative and have fun with our costumes as Halloween approaches. We’ve created four unique and sweet-themed ideas to inspire any candy lover’s Halloween look. Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins It’s impossible to trick or treat without getting Reese’s—unless you are allergic. They are one of the most popular Halloween candies, so we had to create a costume inspired by them. Cow Tales Cow Tales always leave you wanting MOOre, so we decided to make our second costume inspiration based on the iconic caramel and creme candy. M&M’s M&M’s marketing campaigns and packaging feature their adorable spokes candies,...
Candy Bucket List!
With all the candies we offer, our favorites are our classic ones. However, many people overlook our classic candies for how delicious they are. We have created a classic candy bucket list that everyone should try to complete Perhaps you've heard of bucket lists, but have you heard of our SWEET version? It's a unique compilation of classic candies that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Some of these candies you may have had before, while others might be new to you. But rest assured, each one is a delectable delight you must try. These classic candies...
Lets Test our Silly Stix Sour Candy Straws Knowledge!
Imitation may be the highest form of flattery and we are more than happy that a substitute for Pixy Stix, called Silly Stix Sour Candy Straws is now available!
A Whopper of a Trivia Tuesday!
Malted Milk Balls have been a candy favorite for decades and the Whoppers brand is one of the most beloved candy brands of all time!
Celebrate our 97th Birthday with us!
We are the OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company in the nation and the partner of CandyFavorites.com, the Internet's FIRST Online Candy Store. Jon H.Prince - President (3rd Generation) This week, we will be humbled to celebrate McKeesport Candy Co.'s 97th birthday, established in 1927, and my 31st year. When my grandfather founded the company in 1927 and passed it to my father in the 1950s, they committed to providing the BEST service possible. Little could they imagine that the company would continue to be as relevant today, maybe even more so, than it was decades prior. This continued emphasis on customer service is...
Lets learn about America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company
As we celebrate our 97th Birthday - we are not old, we're experienced - we thought it might be fun for our loyal customers to test their knowledge about us!
We THANK YOU for helping us become the nation's OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company!
To learn more about our nine-decade history, please click
Let's Learn about Toxic Waste Candy!
Toxic Waste Candy was among the first to offer super sour candy in various intensities! Try some today... if you dare!
Halloween Candy Offerings - 2024
Yes, it is hard to imagine Halloween when it is July and sweltering hot in some parts of the country, but it is around the corner, and supplies are limited. As opposed to earlier years, manufacturers require wholesalers to place our Halloween orders in February—yes, nine months—making forecasting challenging. That said, below is a list of our Halloween Candy offerings 2024. Feel free to contact us if you want to pre-order for September delivery or add your name at the product level to receive an email notifying you that the candy is in stock! Everything indicates that Halloween will be...
Our New Candies That Offer Sweet Experiences
We love all types of candy, from classic ones to novelty ones! Some novelty candies are unique and become more than just a sweet treat; they become a sweet experience. Our two new candies, Gummi Fries & Strawberry Ketchup and Scrambled Gummy Sizzlers, are examples of precisely that. When I first saw our new candies, I was filled with excitement. I couldn't wait to taste their unique flavors and experience the fun they promised. The first one I tried was the Scrambled Gummy Sizzlers, which was a delight from start to finish. With these gummy eggs, I was extremely curious...
Let's Learn About Sour Patch Kids
Sour Patch Kids has become an all-time favorite for those people who love sour candy!
Let's Learn about Red Vibes, America's Favorite and Oldest Licorice!
Red Vines Original Red Licorice favorite at McKeesport Candy Co., for a very long time. After your first bite, you'll understand why!
Let's Learn About Milk Duds on Today's Trivia Tuesday
A favorite amongst many generations of candy lovers, we have been offering Milk Duds for quite some time!
Sugar-Free Candy - Love or Hate It?
People either love or hate sugar-free foods and beverages. While we love super-sugary candies, we also understand that candies with a lot of sugar cannot fit into everyone's lifestyle, so we love to offer many delicious sugar-free options that taste just like regular candies. Our website boasts a diverse selection of sugar-free candies, catering to every candy lover's preference. One of the leading brands in this category is Hershey, known for its extensive range of sugar-free options that closely mimic their classic candies. We have everything from sugar-free Jolly Ranchers and Twizzlers to York Peppermint Patties, Hershey's chocolate, Hershey's chocolate...
Test Your Knowledge about the FIRST Bling Lollipop, aka Ring Pops!
Learn more about the history of this iconic lollipop!
Test Your Knowledge About Our CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line?
Our Private Label Bag Candy Line, once known as Todd's Candy, has withstood the test of time and is sold nationwide in upscale candy shops or wherever someone is looking for out-of-the-ordinary retro candy, and has a truly unique history.
Test your knowledge and learn more about our offerings!
Don't forget to "DOT the i" in TOOTSiE on today's Trivia Tuesday
Call us hopelessly nostalgic - after all, retro candy is our specialty - but there is something extraordinary about learning about a candy such as DOTS that could easily have been enjoyed by several generations of family members!
Let's Learn about Hershey Chocolates on Trivia Tuesday!
There are GREAT American Chocolate Bars and then there is THE Great American Chocolate Bar. Ironically, most of these candy bars are made by the same manufacturer!
To Shop our extensive selection of HERSHEY CHOCOLATES, please click HERE.
What do you know about your Sweetarts... ;)
Sweetarts - and Sweet Hearts - come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. To shop our selection, please click HERE.
National Licorice Day - APRIL 12TH
To celebrate, head over to our website to get a FREE 8oz BAG of LICORICE HOLLOWS with any Licorice purchase when you use the promo code "FREELICORICE" all weekend long!
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In honor of Cow Tales' 40th Anniversary, Let's Test our knowledge of Cow Tales on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
It's hard to believe this fabled candy has existed for four decades! Cow Tales Honey Buns are the latest flavor.
Celebrate National Caramel Day on April 5th.
Did you know that April 5th is National Caramel Day? Although its origins are unknown, they date back to ancient civilizations. Now, caramel is a timeless staple of the sweets industry. Caramel is made by melting white sugar to a rich, decadent consistency, and depending on that consistency, the production process changes. Caramel comes in many forms, from sauce to hard and soft caramels and even caramel filling, each with its own unique charm and flavor. First, we have the classic caramels, including Werther's and our classic Vanilla Caramel Squares. Vanilla caramel creams are also very popular caramel candy, just...
What To Do With Leftover Easter Candy...
After every holiday, there's a delightful challenge of having more candy than we can eat. But fear not, for candy is a treasure that can never go to waste, and we have the perfect solution for all your extra candy. Easter candies, rich chocolate, and fluffy marshmallows are perfect for adding a twist to other sweets. Putting them in cookies is the perfect solution to reinvent your sweets, make them even more delicious, and ensure they do not go to waste. I started with two bags of sugar cookie mix to create the perfect cookies. I made the dough, chopped...
Play Ball! Enjoy Baseball Season With These Classic Treats!
Baseball is back in full swing on Thursday, March 28 with Major League Baseball's opening day and we have just the sweets and snacks to bring the baseball stadium feel to you this season. No matter who your favorite team is, there is a snack for you to celebrate with. There is no better candy to start the season off with other than Big League Chew, the official bubblegum of USA baseball. They are the first and only shredded bubble gum and have been a favorite for baseball fans since 1980. For any play, Big League Chew has a gum...
Let's Learn About Cadbury Easter Eggs for Trivia Tuesday!
Cadbury Eggs have been an Easter classic for as long as we have been selling Easter Candy, and that's been a very long time!
Let's Learn About Brach's Easter Candy on Trivia Tuesday!
Brach's Candy has been part of our Easter offerings since we opened our doors in 1927.
We were the first - yes, the FIRST - to offer their wholesale candy, and over the years, we have seen too many of their classic candies come and go. Gone are the days of the beloved Marshmallow Hunt Egg and White Fiesta Malt Eggs!
The good news is that we still offer their Jelly Beans, Pastel Fiesta Malt Gggs, and other fun stuff, too!
Hop Over and Test Your Chocolate Bunny Knowledge on Today's Trivia Tuesday
Easter wouldn't be the same without Chocolate Bunnies and our selection is sure to have you hopping back for more!
The Best Candies to Stuff Your Easter Eggs With
Easter is all about bunnies, baskets, and, you guessed it, EGGS. One of the staple parts of Easter celebrations is egg hunts, and the best hunts are always with eggs filled with the best candies. Only some Easter candies fit within the plastic Easter eggs. So, to help you find the perfect candies for Easter eggs, we have created a guide with our favorite spring candies. Our first category of Easter candies for Easter eggs is Eggs within an Egg. Nothing is more fun than opening a plastic Easter egg only to find more sweet eggs inside! These candies are...
Let's Hop on over and Test our Jelly Bean Knowledge on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
To shop our selection of Jelly Beans and hard-to-find Easter Candy, please click HERE.
Let's Learn about Easter Candy on Trivia Tuesday!
Whether you like Jelly Beans, Chocolate Eggs, Marshmallow Peeps, or more, you will find our selection of Easter Candy second to none.
Tour a Candy House That AI Built
A couple of weeks ago, we showed you what it would be like to live in a world made of candy, our dream world. Afterward, we wondered what living in a house full of candy would look like. To do this, just like how we created a world of candy, we used Midjourney, an AI photo generator, to think up the house of our dreams. Trust me, this will be the SWEETEST house tour you have ever taken! The outside of the house is made up of an assortment of candies, everything from bubble gum to an assortment of hard...
Are you Going to Stick to The Classic Kit Kat, or Are you Ready to Try Something New?
It goes without saying that the classic Kit Kat Candy Bar is delicious! It has long been one of our favorite classic candies. In recent years, Kit Kat has expanded from their classic line to include new and exciting flavors. So, I decided to test some out and introduce you to others. First, I was so intrigued by the new Kit Kat flavors that I needed to try a new one. I was also intrigued by the Birthday Cake Kit Kat because I love birthday cake! This is the only Kit Kat in our lineup that I hadn’t tried, so...
Let's Test our Caramel Knowledge on Trivia Tuesday!
And for all of you who got the last question right, why not reward yourself with a Reese's CARAMEL Peanut Butter Cup...
Trivia Tuesday - Valentine's Day Edition!
Test your Valentine's Day knowledge for this special Trivia Tuesday!
Let's Have a Conversation and Learn About Conversation Hearts Candy on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Find the perfect conversation starter in a our collection of Candy Conversation Hearts!
AI-Generated Candy Land of Our Dreams
Many people have discussed how AI is the future of technology and our world. To test this, I experimented with mid-journey, an AI photo generator, to see if it could create the future we all want to see here at CandyFavorites: a world made entirely of candy. Now, only some of the images created are great or even close to the candy world of my dreams, but I was able to make a town full of candy, and here it is. First, when you enter the city, candy trees, and castles topped with sweet treats greet you. Eventually, as you...
Let's Learn about Hershey Kisses on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Why not reach out and Kiss a loved one with our selection of beloved Hershey's Kisses!
Test your Knowledge about Hot Chocolate on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
If you are a candy lover, chances are that you love chocolate too.
Whether it is in the form of a candy bar or a glass of Hot Chocolate - perfect for those of you on the East Coast where temperatures are hovering in the teens - we have several options sure to please any chocolate lover.
Also, don't forget we still have a great selection of Chocolate Bombs too....
Snickers Satisfies on Trivia Tuesday!
Arguably one of the best-selling candy bars of all time - over 400 million candy bars are sold yearly - there is no doubt that, as the slogan goes, "Snickers Satisfies."
Test your knowledge and learn more about the history of this fabled candy bar by clicking HERE.
2024 Valentine's Day Candy Catalog
It's that time of year again -- our 97th Valentine's Day!
Our Valentine's Day catalog covers all your needs from old classics like conversation hearts - even the elusive ones from Brach's - and old classics such as Reese Peanut Butter Hearts, Valentine's Nerds Ropes, and Wax Lips, as well as fun and new and exciting items sure to bring out the romantic side in all of us!
Supplies are limited, so please order early!
They Always Say the Way to Someone's Heart is through......CANDY!
For Valentine's Day, people often give flowers and chocolate. While those are great gifts, especially the chocolate, we have some new creative ideas, especially for some foodies. This Valentine's Day, we have both the Kraft Assorted Friendship Exchange Gummies Box and a Kraft Gummy Lunchable Pizza Kit Heart Box. Both of these feature gummies that are extremely delicious and realistic, too. I had to test whether they fit for Valentine's Day. First, I tried all the candies inside the Kraft Assorted Friendship Exchange Gummies box, including Kraft Mac & Cheese gummies, Oscar Mayer Hot Dog gummies, and Claussen Pickle gummies....
Trivia Tuesday for National Candy Cane Day!
Post your answers in the comment section below. When done, check out our HUGE selection of Candy Canes here!
Last Minute Tips to Help You Stuff the Best Stocking
Stockings are my personal favorite part of Christmas morning. Rifling through the little presents and sweet treats is always a highlight of the day, especially when made with care. Each stocking in my household is personalized to make each person feel special. The easiest aspect to customize is the candy. Pick a person's favorite or maybe even a candy related to an inside joke; either way, there is no way to go wrong when it's all delicious. Putting together the perfect stocking can be hard, so here are some tips to help you put it all together. 1. Seek the...
Trivia Tuesday for National Hard Candy Day!
Post your answers in the comment section below. When done, check out our HUGE selection of Hard Candy here!
You’ve Heard of Elf on the Shelf, but Have you Heard of….
Elf on the Shelf is a prevalent tradition for families around the holidays, and we adore it! We also love all the other parodies that have come from it, so we wanted to create our version but with candy. For each graphic, there is a saying that goes along with it. For example, if the candy were a Zero candy bar with a superhero on top of it, the saying would be "A hero on a Zero". However, this is a strictly holiday edition, so think festive whenever you are guessing! Leave your best guesses below, and look for our...
Let's learn about Gingerbread on Trivia Tuesday!
Whether it is Gingerbread Men or Gingerbread Houses, our selection of SEASONAL CANDY is sure to fit your holiday needs!
How Sour Candy Can Help Your Mental Health
Sour candy is now being used for much more than just giving a kick to your taste buds. You can now use it to kick back against your mental health. After being a TikTok trend viewed over 2 million times, people are now adding sour candy to their mental health toolbox. In this video with over 2 million views, a lady shares her own experience with using sour candy to help combat her mental health problems. Her therapist recommended that she should have a Warhead when she feels a panic attack coming. Talk about an off-prescription use for...CANDY Other therapists...
MUCH to give THANKS for on Trivia Tuesday!
At Candyfavorites.com, we give THANKS to the many generations of loyal customers who have helped to make us America's OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company.
We wish you and yours only happiness and health this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season!
Let's Learn about Claey's Candy on Trivia Tuesday!
With its old-school look and feel, Claeys is a candy that looks great and tastes better!
What Candy Means to Us on National Candy Day
Candy to us is more than just a sweet treat. It's more than just chocolate, gummies, or hard candies. Candy, to us, is about RELATIONSHIPS. Relationships between our family and friends, between us and our customers, and us and the candy business we work with. In hard times, we give candies to our loved ones to show them encouragement. On holidays, we use candy to show people we love them. Best of all, whenever we need a pick-me-up, we grab some candy to help make our days better. When I was younger and had had a long day at school,...
Test your Halloween Candy Knowledge on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
THANK YOU for an amazing 96th Halloween Season!
Meet the Lovely M&M's Characters
My favorite thing about M&M's is the candy's personality, partly due to their sweet "spokescandies." In honor of National M&M's Day on October 12th, let’s learn a little about each spokescandy. First, we have RED. Red represents regular Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Crispy M&M's. Red is best known for his egotistical nature but also for being a perfectionist. Red has existed since the beginning of M&M's spokescandies in the 1990s. Overall, Red is sarcastic and self-centered and always steals the show whenever possible. If we had to guess, his horoscope sign would be an LEO. Then there...
Our Blogger Hannah's Take on Thrillist's Top Ten Halloween Candy List
Candy is subjective and our blogger Hannah shares her opinion about Thrillist's list of Top Ten Halloween Candies Trick-or-treating was one of my favorite things when I was younger, and I still love it today! Even better, I loved returning and trading all my favorite candies with my friends. It was the sweetest day of the year and has been for decades! I would always trade certain candies for others, trying to create the best bag of candy. However, I would like to know if my taste aligns with the most popular Halloween candies as ranked by Thrillist. Reese's Cups...
2023 Christmas Candy Catalog
In the candy industry, the holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year as candy sweetens the holidays, and our selection is always sure to please. When purchasing holiday candy, please remember that all products are sold on a "first come, first served" basis as, unlike other years, we cannot reorder once products are gone. If you are interested in corporate packaging or shipping to multiple locations, our Concierge Program would happily oversee all aspects of your project! Please click on the catalog below to view a larger version suitable for printing. To view ALL of our Seasonal Candies,...
Learn About A Candy Bar That Is Far Less Than Zero.
This "Under the Radar" Candy Bar is still available at CandyFavorites!
Enjoy a taste of the past by clicking HERE.
Who says you have to go out West to find Gold? We offer Cup O Gold Candy Bars here!
Gone but not forgotten and finally easily available on both coasts, Cup O Gold Candy Bars are a retro classic that tastes as good as they look!
If you haven't tried them or want to test your sweet knowledge, please give our Tuesday Trivia a try....
To try a truly delicious candy bar that your grandparents, and maybe even their grandparents may have enjoyed, please click HERE
Candy Dynamic Toxic Waste Slime Lickers Notice
We received notification from the manufacturer about Toxic Waste Slime Lickers.
Please stay tuned as more information becomes available from the manufacturer.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at support@candyfavorites.com for more information.
Blow Some Bubbles and Learn About Bubble Gum on Today's Trivia Tuesday!
Our selection of gum is one of the best in the industry, to find your favorite Chewing Gum, please click HERE.
Let's Blow Dubble Bubble(s) on Trivia Tuesday!
Here's a fun fact (and hint) - McKeesport Candy Co., was one of the FIRST candy wholesalers to offer Dubble Bubble when they opened their doors "way back when" and have offered it ever since.
Hey Barbie, What's your Favorite Movie Candy?
With $1 billion sold in global ticket sales, the Barbie movie has broken records and has inspired everyone from all over to choose just about everything in pink, including candy. While the movie, on the surface, is about a favorite childhood toy, it has a much deeper and sweeter meaning. I saw the movie the weekend it came out. The movie theater was packed; of course, my crew and I were dressed head to toe in pink! Ever since the movie, pink has been my favorite color. I wear pink. I drink pink. I eat pink. I am pink. I’m...
Candy & (Taylor) Swifties - We are in our Sweet Era!
How did you "sweeten" your Taylor Swift Experience? Taylor Swift has been part of the music scene since her debut album 2006. With each album, she introduced a new side of her life, further exposing her sheer talent. After publishing her album Midnights and continuing to re-release her music so she could have the rights to her own music, Swift announced her Eras Tour, which has quickly become a global sensation. The Eras Tour is characterized by her musical journey through each of her albums. This tour has changed the word "era" and what being a Taylor Swift fan means....
This Sweet California Piece of Gold is Back - Introducing Cup-o-Gold Candy Bars!
Almost 100 years after the real California Gold Rush, The Hoffman Candy Company created another kind of gold rush but this time, an extra sweet one. The Cup-O-Gold candy bar came out in the 1950s from the Hoffman Candy Company, which invented all kinds of chocolate delicacies in the 1930s. While the Hoffman Candy Company doesn’t produce Cup-O-Golds anymore, there are still efforts today to preserve their old building as a historical and cultural monument. The Hoffman Candy Company was one of the earliest family-operated candy companies in Los Angeles, making history both within the city and the candy world....
Help Us Celebrate our Sweet 96th Birthday!
This week, we will be humbled to celebrate the 96th birthday of McKeesport Candy Co., established in 1927, the Oldest Wholesaler Candy Company in the nation and the partner of CandyFavorites.com, the Internet's First Online Candy Store. Jon H.Prince / President When my grandfather created the company in 1927 and passed it to my father in the 1950s, little could they imagine that the company would continue to grow and be as relevant today, maybe even more so, as it was decades prior. We have worked hard to stay true to our founding principles of providing excellent customer service and competitive prices as...
Our (Not So) Top Secret Recipe for the Perfect Trail Mix
Summer's not without hikes, sunscreen, swimming pools, and snacks. The best summer snack of all is trail mix. The best part of the trail mix is the candy. I always pick it out and eat it first. It's one of my worst habits, but I can't help myself. It's the best part. I had to put together the perfect trail mix to celebrate summertime. Everyone has different tastes, so my ideal mix will differ from yours. However, there is a recipe that everyone can follow to create their perfect combination. The perfect trail mix starts with a good base consisting...
Candy is All About Sweet Memories, Share Yours!
Chances are, if you are reading this, you most likely inquired about a product that was discontinued and is no longer available for purchase despite our greatest wishes. The disappointment someone feels when they find out their favorite candy is discontinued - sadly, something all too common these days - can be unmatched. After all, when companies discontinue their products, we can lose parts of our childhood, our favorite foods, and our memories. While it can seem nonsensical that your favorite candy is discontinued, there are many reasons a company either decides to or has to discontinue an item that, in some...
Let's Have A LAFF(y) on TAFFY Trivia Tuesday!
To enjoy a few laughs and have some great-tasting Taffy, please click HERE
Candy Feeds Imagination at Winchester-Thurston's Willy Wonka Camp
Candy has been known to feed imaginations for decades, especially for children. The candy world was changed forever when the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie came out in 1971. One might call Willy Wonka, the "Patron Saint" of candy. Along with the movie came candies manufactured under the Willy Wonka candy name, such as Nerds, Gobstoppers, and Laffy Taffy. While those candies are still in production, they are no longer sold under the Wonka name. However, the Wonka legacy lives on through its story, movies, and contributions to the candy industry and children's imaginations. It may not be a...
How Much Do You Know About Pop Rocks - Trivia Tuesday
Did you know that McKeesport Candy Co. was one of the FIRST distributors in the nation to offer Pop Rocks? Check out our amazing selection HERE.
Fudgie Wudgie Fudge is Back!
A few years ago, we were disappointed to learn that Fudgie Wudgie fudge would no longer be available. This line of creamy, decadent fudge had been a huge hit with our customers for as long as we'd been able to offer it. Well, the good times are back again. We're delighted to announce that Fudgie Wudgie Fudge is again available at CandyFavorites.com! The company is under new management, and their fudge is better than ever. High Quality Small-Batch Fudge Fudge Wudgie Fudge is manufactured in Pittsburgh, PA, and made to order using the finest all-natural ingredients. The best part is...
Candy Gives Us More Than Just Sweetness … It Gives Sweet Memories
Share your favorite candy memories below and have a chance of winning an entire box of your favorite candy! In honor of National Candy Month, my favorite month of the year, I reflected on all that candy has given me in my life. While many people see candy as a sweet treat, it is more than that. It has given me many smiles and also many memories. My favorite candy, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (which I am sure many of you know already), is my favorite for a reason. Yes, it tastes fantastic. Yes, it has an outstanding balance between...
Turning Classic Candy into Cold Treats with Candy Ice Cream Recipes!
Can you think of anything better than your favorite candy bars mixed with your favorite ice cream? While I love candy, my favorite dessert is ice cream. I think that candy and ice cream combinations have the potential to make the best flavors by adding two sweets together to make a better one. Making your ice cream with the new Ninja Creami has also been popular on social media, so I wanted to try it myself. My family recently bought a Ninja Creami, so I thought, what’s better than trying it and following the trends but adding a candy twist? ...
The Latest Tik Tok Trend is Turning Candy into a Salad!
The second I heard the words "candy" and "salad" next to each other, I knew I would be into it Look out, Julia Childs! While I am not the biggest fan of salads, I am the biggest fan of candy! Scrolling on Tik Tok one day, I encountered people mixing various candies and calling it a salad. I was intrigued by the different candy combinations and this innovation in candy consumption. After hours of research (scrolling on Tik Tok), I couldn't resist trying this trend. While many videos combine different kinds of candy, such as gummies, sour candies, and chocolate,...
Learn more about a beloved Caramel Candy called Cowtales!
Let us know how well you did on this quiz, and while you are at it, enjoy some Caramel Creams and Cowtales too!
A Review of Hannah's Favorite M&M's Chocolate Candies Flavors!
As a candy lover, there should be no doubt that I have my own opinions about candy, and over the past year and a half, I have fallen in love with reviewing candies and offering my perspective. I realize that many other people have different opinions than me. My favorite candy is Reese's, and I will always go for chocolate. However, I understand that many people do not share this same opinion. I have always loved M&M's too, which made me want to create this ranking of some of their current flavors on the market. If I ranked these flavors...
Why Pixy Stix may soon be impossible to find!
Recently we heard a rumor that Pixy Stix could be discontinued shortly. While we are still determining the validity of this rumor or what is happening with them, we will continue to update you all as we learn more. Of course, we will also continue to sell them as long as possible. You only know how good you have it once you lose it.... That saying can undoubtedly be true for Pixy Stix and my relationship with the sugary candy. I have never been one to love Pixy Stix because I am much more of a chocolate lover. However, since...
The Face-Off of the Century: Which Reese's Product Will Come Out on Top?
I am currently on vacation with my family in Cape Cod. A huge part of our family vacations is the sweets we pick up along the way, in the car on our way to the destination, during our stay, and even little treats on the way back. So whenever I travel, I have something Reese's related, considering it is my favorite candy and my family's candy of choice. The first blog post I ever wrote was about Reese's and their secret of the golden ratio; if you don't know what it is, go ahead and look at that blog post...
Have a Jolly (Rancher) Good Time on Trivia Tuesday!
A true American Candy Classic, Jolly Ranchers are a candy that never fails to please!
Let us know how you did and we would love to hear your favorite Jolly Rancher memories too!
Visit our NEW Illustrated History of Candy!
For over 96 years, been dedicated to delivering high-quality candy to our customers, and throwback candies are no exception. We believe that “the future of candy is rooted in the past,” With this, we strive to provide the best retro candies on the market and pay tribute to their history. To help in this venture to find some sweet nostalgia or learn more, we recently added our Illustrated History of Candy to our Candy University. With these graphics, you can learn some speedy history while getting to know your favorite sweet treats better. Of course, the more you know about...
Want To Win A Box Of Your FAVORITE Candy?
Share your favorite way to eat candy, and the best entry will win a box of their favorite sweets! When it comes to eating candy, there are various ways that people enjoy their favorite sweets. Many celebrities have their opinions on the issue. For example, Kourtney Kardashian views the proper way to eat a Kit Kat: to eat all the chocolate from the wafer and then eat the crispy wafer by itself. With almost any candy, you can choose to eat it in multiple different ways. The standard method is just taking a bite of the candy and throwing it...
Let's Learn About Rolos on Trivia Tuesday!
What's not to love about the bite-size milk chocolate and caramel combination known as Rolo?
A classic for quite some time, Rolos remain a staple at any well-appointed candy counter!
Jon Prince of CandyFavorites.com Discussing 2023 Easter Candy Shortages on WTAE Pittsburgh
Learn about how supply chain issues are causing candy shortages on popular Easter candy in this featured interview on WTAE-TV Pittsburgh. Don't worry though, we are still able to source hard to find Easter candy as well as other highly sought-after sweets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgrtVOm3E0M
A Guide for making the PERFECT Easter Basket.
Making Easter baskets isn't always easy, but we are here to make that job more manageable.
Here are the eight essential steps that we have put together to create the perfect easter basket that any candy lover would enjoy.
To shop our incredible Easter Candy Selection, please click HERE.
Why we LOVE Marshmallow Peeps Pops
Marshmallow Peeps come in two flavors - Rainbow and Mike & Ike Flavored 5 Reasons Why Peeps Pops are Just Better Although we love all marshmallow peeps, Peeps Pops are the superior candy choice for your Easter baskets this spring for many reasons, but if you don't believe us, here are five reasons! 1. YOU GET MORE THAN ONE COLOR PEEP. When you get only one colored Peep, it can get a little old while enjoying them. Even though all Peeps taste the same unless specially flavored, that doesn't change the fact that Peeps are always better in various colors. ...
Test your Pez Candy Knowledge on Trivia Tuesday!
It's hard to believe that McKeesport Candy Co., was one of the first Pez Distributors in the nation. and that the candy was invented - hint, hint - around the same time as our wholesale company was founded
Over the years some truly unique dispensers have come through our doors - we should have kept a few of them as some are quite valuable!
We still have a large selection of Pez Dispensers and also have the Pez Refill Candy too!
If you have any fun Pez Trivia to share, we would love to see your comments below!
Let's learn about M&M's Chocolate Candies on Trivia Tuesday!
Few candies are as fabled as M&M's, and since 1941, they have been "melting in mouths and not in hands." Ironically, these were originally made as rations for soldiers allowing them to enjoy chocolate without it melting.
Test your knowledge about M&M's Chocolate Candies, and if you know any fun or unusual facts, please share them below!
Let's learn about Jelly Beans on Trivia Tuesday!
Due to the war in Ukraine, wheat is in short supply and it is an essential ingredient when making starch which is one of the main ingredients when manufacturing jelly beans, hence the nationwide shortage!
Jelly Beans may not be readily available in 2023 but there is no shortage of trivia about this beloved and colorful Easter candy.
Who doesn't want to learn more about Cadbury Easter Eggs on Trivia Tuesday?
Cadbury Eggs have been an Easter classic for as long as we have been selling Easter Candy, and that's been a long time!
Today's Trivia Tuesday is devoted to a Candy Lovers Favorite Holiday - VALENTINE'S DAY!
At CandyFavorites.com, we wish everyone a HAPPY, HEALTHY and SWEET Valentine's Day!
It's time to test your CandyFavorites knowledge on Trivia Tuesday!
At CandyFavorites.com, we love any candy-related history or trivia, even if it is about us!
As a valued customer, we thought you might have fun testing your knowledge about what you know about us!
And if you love candy history, check out our Retro Candy Timeline!
Make new friends but don't forget the old. One is SILVER but Brach's "Friends" Conversation Hearts are GOLD!
Brach's "Friends" Conversation Hearts A classic element of Valentine's Day is the love we share with those around us: family, significant others, or FRIENDS. Brach's has released conversation hearts to spread the love this Valentine's Day with sayings from a show loved by many, Friends, in honor of the show's 30th anniversary. Yes, we are all getting older... Although the show ended almost 19 years ago, the love for the show has stuck around through its loyal fan base because of what it stands for, love and friendship. With relationship and friendship drama on the show, Friends shows us all different forms...
Let's learn about Marshmallow Peeps on Candy Trivia Tuesday!
Whether you like them hard or soft, there is no denying that Marshmallow Peeps are one of the most iconic candies still produced in America!
If you love Peeps, you will surely love this trivia quiz devoted to everyone's favorite edible marshmallow treats!
Let us know how you did and we would love to know if you like your Peeps hard or soft!
It's Time for Tuesday Candy Trivia!
CALLING ALL SELF-PROCLAIMED CANDY EXPERTS!
We love anything retro, so we thought a fun trivia game would be to match some of America's favorite candy bars with the year they were introduced!
Over the years, our wholesale company, McKeesport Candy Co., was among the first candy companies to offer all of these products!
SHARE YOUR COMMENTS OR MEMORIES AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID ON THE QUIZ!
Is there a Jelly Bean Shortage in 2023?
It would be hard to imagine Easter without Jelly Beans....but it is possible! Each candy has a time in the year when it's "in season," almost like fruit. Instead of growing conditions, we have taste bud conditions. While every candy can be eaten in any season and still be delicious, there are certain times of the year when the candy tastes even better. For example, it might feel odd to eat a candy cane in the summer unless you are celebrating Christmas in July, and while eating jelly beans in any other season than spring wouldn't feel wrong, it just...
Brachs and Sweetheart Conversation Hearts are true "Old School" candies.
Conversation Hearts are a sweet way to express your feelings! Conversation Hearts have long been a beloved Valentine's treat, and we have been offering them for over ninety years in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. As old-school candies go, these deserve a place close to the top of the list! These hard, sugary sweets come in an array of fun colors and usually have an endearing phrase or saying stamped into the hard candy exterior. Although we lament the loss of the original NECCO Conversation Hearts - Necco went bankrupt in 2018 after a 171-year run - the Sweethearts brand...
Kidsmania Dino Doo, Llama Doo, and Unicorn Doo are truly unique!
CandyFavorites is proud to present three fun and whimsical products from Kidsmania, one of our favorite novelty candy manufacturers - Llama Doo, Unicorn Doo, and Dino Doo. These three candy "poopers" are perfect for a conversation starter or for someone who is looking for a good laugh, as the creatures are as adorable as the candy is delicious. They surely offer a new take on a candy dispenser! A Llama with a rainbow mane is a rarity, but that is just. one more reason why Llama Doo is a winner. Llama Doo is an adorable tan llama with a rainbow...
Our Candy Blogger Hannah's Unique Take on Candy
My Controversial Takes on Candy As a candy blogger and self-professed lover of almost all things sweet, I have my takes on what candy bars are "good" and which are "bad." Still, of course, these opinions are my own, as candy is very subjective! People can be chocolate lovers, gummi fanatics, or just love a mix of everything. I am a chocolate lover, but not exclusively. Of course, occasionally, I enjoy an excellent gummy or sour treat. My favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, precisely their Big Cup. Throughout my life, I have learned that some of my takes...
A Look Back at Our Year + A Thank You
As we close out this year with the holidays, we wanted to thank our customers and members of the Candy Favorites family. It is no secret that this year has had its challenges with candy shortages, but there has also been so much sweet joy that has come with this year. We could not have had a successful year without your support. We started the year in January by extending our bagged candy selection opinions and getting Old Dominion Peanut Blocks and Reese's popcorn in stock. Unfortunately, in February, we had a shortage of Valentine's Day candies, but we unveiled...
Holiday Candy Cookies Treats Recipes
My favorite part of the holidays is baking. I love sharing my treats and also getting to try them myself. A particular aspect of holiday baking is that it includes lots of candy. So if you need any last-minute baking recipes and want to sweeten them with candy, we've got your back! The three recipes here for you today have snippet videos of them up on our tik tok. If you want extra help or want to see some satisfying videos, head over there, our username is @candy.favorites. Some of my favorite memories from the holidays include baking, and it's when I...
A Quick Guide to Gingerbread Houses!
Explore your inner architect and make an Amazing Gingerbread House this holiday season!
No one ever said that a Gingerbread House has to be a HOUSE! Be Creative!
December 6th is the day Licorice Snaps Lovers have been patiently waiting for!
Psst, American Licorice Original Licorice Snaps will be available for purchase on CandyFavorites.com on December 6th! On December 6th, Licorice Snaps Will Be Back In Stock! It's the moment you have all been waiting for … Licorice Snaps are soon to be back in stock, and you don't want to miss the the opportunity to stock up on one of the most beloved and elusive candies of all time! Production was limited in 2022, and unfortunately, we will only have a llimited, very llimited, supply! Licorice Snaps are bite-sized bits of chewy licorice goodness, each coated with a candy shell...
It Isn't the Holidays Without a Sweet Gingerbread House!
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is gingerbread houses. I make at least one every year, and usually, my family participates in the annual Pittsburgh Gingerbread House competition. We use every candy known to man to construct a masterpiece, and it never turns out to be a classic gingerbread house or a house at all. Still, it doesn’t have to be for the competition. When we first started the competition, we built a giant Rubber Ducky out of Candy and Rice Krispy treats. A GIANT Rubber ducky made of Candy and Rice Krispies! The following year we created...
Help Us Celebrate the 94th Birthday of the Beloved Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!
Celebrate the 94th Birthday of one of the most popular candy flavor combinations of all time! With the most profound pleasure, I announce that today, November 15, 2022, is the 94th birthday of the beloved Reese's Peanut Butter Cup! Ninety-four years ago, on this very day, Harry Burnett Reese invented this peanut butter and chocolate delight in his basement. Reese was a former employee of The Hershey Company and left to start his own business, which eventually bought his candy in 1963 and sells it today. Although Mr.Reesesold the company back to Hershey, it's safe to say that his candy...
The Great Candy Cane Shortage Continues!
Candy Canes are still in short supply so we encourage you to order early! We see many elements of the holiday season as vital—for example, ice skating, decorating, baking, cooking, spreading kindness, and candy canes. Candy Canes symbolize the holiday season; seeing them in any other season is strange, but ironically, they sell year-round. They are used to decorate trees in baking and add flavor to our holiday season, and some even crush them to use as garnish for a cocktail or topping for baked goods. Candy Canes being such a crucial element to the holidays also means they hold...
New Candy & Snacks - November 2022
It is hard to believe that 2022 has two months left. It seems like yesterday that we were enjoying summer and, blink, now it is November! Halloween was the closest it has been to "normal" in the past few years, and supply chain issues seem to be resolving, albeit slowly. We have a vast selection of Christmas Candy, including an ample supply of Candy Canes in high demand due to a nationwide shortage of Peppermint Oil. This list features nonseasonal items, and we will be adding to it weekly. As always, if you need custom packaging or are looking for...
2022 Christmas Candy Catalog
We are excited that our 2022 Holiday Candy Selection is the largest it has been in several years! Our selection will allow you to stock up on all of your stocking stuffers, whether the recipient is naughty or nice! We have a healthy supply of candy canes. Still, we encourage you to order early as supplies are limited, especially for miniature candy canes, due to an ongoing nationwide shortage of Peppermint Oil. It never ends... There are several fun bulk items and lots of cute novelty candies too! If you are interested in custom packaging or large quantities or would...
Candy Canes are in VERY short supply in 2022?
It is hard to believe that there will be a candy cane shortage in 2022! Can you imagine a holiday season without candy canes? That's like asking if you could imagine Halloween without Pumpkins, Thanksgiving without Turkey - unless you are a vegetarian or vegan - the 4th of July without Fireworks, or Easter without Jelly Beans! It may sound improbable, even impossible, but the shortage of Peppermint Oil continues, and Candy Canes are almost impossible to find, especially the beloved miniature ones! According to industry insiders, production is down by over 25 percent! YIKES! After searching high and low,...
October 13th is National M&M's Day!
Celebrate with us through October 14th with a special discount on all M&M's products on CandyFavorites.com Happy National M&M's Day! Yes, you read the title correctly! October 13th is National M&M's Day, a sure day to celebrate! Being an M&M's lover, I knew I had to celebrate as soon as I discovered that there was a specific day set aside to celebrate one of the most famous candies ever created! In anticipation, I took a trip to the M&M's store in New York City. I won't lie, I was already going to New York City, and this seemed like a...
Want to learn about a 100-year-old snack called Moon Pies?
Learn more about the fascinating history of this retro classic treat here and save on Moon Pies today!
Three New Fruit Flavored Efrutti Gummi Candies!
Efrutti offers three new fruit-flavored gummi candies! As a kid, I went to my brother's baseball games. I remember more of the concession stand than I do of the actual games themself. I would buy sunflower seeds and, of course, Efrutti Gummi "meals ."They are a core memory from my childhood, just looking at a pack of them in a candy store sends me back. All of them were sweet and about 25 times smaller than the actual foods. It's been years since these delicious little gummi treats entered my mouth, but now I've...
CandyFavorites Feature Interview on Alison Stewart's Award-Winning Podcast, "All of It," on WNYC!
Click above to listen to the interview with Alison Stewarts, an award-winning podcast, "All of It."
Jon H.Prince, President of CandyFavorites.com, was honored to be interviewed by Alison Stewart on WNYC, New York's Public Radio Station, on her award-winning podcast "All of It."
He enjoyed a scintillating conversation and discussed the reported demise of the beloved Choco Taco and how sweets are embedded in our memory of times past!
Click on the picture above to enjoy our discussion!
Introducing our NEW Candy Concierge Service!
For 95 years, we have offered the BEST Customer Service in the Wholesale Candy industry. Everyone loves being made to feel special, and ordering candy should be a joy and not a chore. Unfortunately, customer service isn't what it used to be, and receiving an order from a company and finding out that half the products are missing is nothing short of maddening. From our humble beginnings in 1927, we have built our company on the foundation of providing the best customer service with equally good products to match. Instead of scaling back on customer interaction as all of our...
Happy 95th Birthday To Us!
This summer marks our 95th year and third generation of ownership. This landmark is something our founder might not have envisioned when the company was founded in 1927. We are proud to be the OLDEST wholesale candy company in the nation and were the FIRST candy company to offer products for purchase online. We have long believed that "the future of candy is rooted in the past."To learn more about our storied history, please click here.While we are quite proud of our accomplishments and longevity, this would not be possible without our loyal customers. This is something that we remind ourselves...
A Review of America's Favorites Candies from CandyFavorites.com
In honor of America's birthday month, which happens to coincide with ours - McKeesport Candy Co. is 95 years young this July and holds the distinction of being the OLDEST Wholesale Candy Company in the nation - I thought I would write about some of our favorite candies and how I feel about them. This holiday got me thinking about our country, and of course, my sweet connections made me think about what candies best represent our country. To determine which candies represent America, I researched a list of the most sold candies in the United States. To no surprise, I knew...
Frick Park Market, one of Mac Miller's favorite places in Pittsburgh, PA
Frick Park Market pays tribute to its storied past! "ANYTHING YOU NEED, YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE MARKET" A line from Mac Miller's song called "Frick Park Market" An essential part of who we are at Candy Favorites is where we are from, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, rivers, some of its sports teams, and local talent, including the late musician/rapper Mac Miller. Mac Miller's debut album, Blue Slide Park, gives a sense of him and his life growing up in Pittsburgh. He named a song after one place in Pittsburgh, Frick Park Market, located within...
Top 10 Candies for the Summer That You Need to Have!
Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum is America's Best Selling Bubble Gum! Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum Something about bright pink bubbles and the popping sounds just transports me to summer. Maybe it's their sweet flavor, or it's the act of blowing the bubble itself, but bubble gum is the perfect summer treat. Mint gum reminds me more of winter and the cold breezes that come with it, but classic pink bubble gum reminds me of all the sweetness that summer offers. These delightful chewy pink squares are America's Best Selling Bubble Gum for a reason, the pure joy it brings to people....
Introducing Hannah Brelsford, our Sweetest Blogger Yet!
Meet Hannah, our sweetest blogger yet! Hi, I am Hannah Brelsford, and I am a writer for Candy Favorites* I love to be creative, write, and eat candy, so this job seemed like the perfect fit for me. My goal is to add variety to the blog through a mix of product reviews, musings, and articles about the History of Candy which is a focus of the website! A love for sweets I have had ever since I was young. Stockings filled with candy surprises to the brim, rewatching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, wishing so badly that I too...
Time to Get Smarter about Smarties, One of the Smartest Sweets!
If you thought there was only one flavor variation of the ever-so-popular Smarties Candy, you are wrong, and so am I. A few weeks ago, when I stepped into our Candy Favorites warehouse, I was shocked to see that there was more than one flavor of Smarties. I guess it makes sense; most candies have some flavor variation. Still, I have never heard of one for Smarties and never even thought of it possible. Today I bring you the taste test of the century, at least for me, it is. This will be a showdown of three flavors of Smarties:...
We have some BIG news! LIME SKITTLES are back!
LIME is finally back! To get your hands on some new Skittles, please click HERE
Consumers asked and Mars Wrigley listened.
To learn more about this momentous decision, please click HERE!
A Sweet Starry Night at the 2022 Winchester Thurston High School Prom
As a senior in high school, one thing I have been most looking forward to is my prom, something I didn't get to participate in last year because of the pandemic. Last year when I wasn't able to go, it broke my heart since it is a staple part of the high school experience, so this year I decided to make it extra sweet with some help from CandyFavorites. This event seemed like it was just the thing that needed to be sweetened up with a bit of our candy. So when I talked to Jon Prince, the company President,...
Sizzle, Snap, Pop - The Exciting World of Pop Rocks Popping Candy
It's been years since I have had Pop Rocks. They have always seemed like a candy to have for fun, like a Ring Pop, and less of a candy you have purely for the flavor like Reeses. However, today I will put these fun little candies to the test by trying four flavors and diving into what Pop Rocks are. To give some background to this taste test, I decided to dive a little into the world of pop rocks. What is this candy? How did it come to be? Pop Rocks are a hype of hard candy that contain...
Our Blogger Hannah sets out to create her own Candy World Record!
Our Blogger Hannah sets out to create her own Candy World Records! Celebrating its 95th year, CandyFavorites holds the distinction of being the Oldest Wholesale Company in the Nation. It may not be a world record per se but as the owner conveyed to me, " In the past few years, a year felt like a decade," making this distinction feel like a personal world record. When I started writing for the company, they told me that as much as they like articles about new candy, the History of Candy and related trivia interest them most. So I guess after...
Mini Mini Fruity Crunchy Coated Gum Pays Tribute to a Bygone Classic!
Introducing Mini Mini Chicles Fruity Crunchy Coated Gum! Have you heard of chiclets? Before writing this post, I hadn’t heard about them; maybe we are in the same boat, or perhaps this was your favorite gum as a child. Either way, thanks to the creative folks at Verburg, a tribute to this historical gum is back! Unfortunately, Chiclets were discontinued in 2016, but now you can get a real taste of one of the most popular chewing gums by introducing our new Mini Mini Chicles Fruity Crunchy Coated Gum! Everyone has their preference for gum. They want a fruity burst...
Introducing our NEW Pre-Made CandyFavorites Bag Candy Assortments!
Candy is what we sell, and service is what we deliver, so we figured by providing a premade assortment of our top-selling Bag Candy items, we could help take the guesswork out of what to choose to create an outstanding candy display. Perfect when sold alone and even better when mixed, these assortments offer tried and tested candies that we have been offering for decades. All of the candy is unpriced, allowing you a profit margin of your choice. 45139 - CandyFavorites Bag Candy RETRO "Decades" Assortment 6 Each of the Following Hang Bags (60 bags total) Atomic Fireballs Jawbusters ...
Lots o' Novelty Candy In Stock!
Supply chain issues still exist but our selection of Novelty Candy is stronger than it has been in the past few years. Supplies are still limited - yes, we agree that this is maddening but there does seem to be light on the horizon - and there is enough to go around for all. THE FOLLOWING NOVELTY CANDIES ARE IN STOCK AS OF APRIL 19, 2022 40089 Astro Pop Lollipops 40102 Big League "Slammin' Strawberry" Chew 4059 Bubble Gum Tape - Original 42131 Clackers Candy & Toy Combo 42119 Dino Skins 42154 Face Twisters "Apple" Bubble Gum 42161 Face Twisters...
A Taste of Easter Candy in 2022!
Some people say that holiday candy is the best candy, I would have to agree. Holiday candy tastes extra sweet, especially when it comes from the inside of a plastic egg or the contents of your easter baskets. However, something about holiday cheer adds to its delicious taste and makes it unique. I'm sure that it's already on your calendars, but the next candy-centric holiday is Easter! Easter for me has been filled with eggs, no, not the eggs that you hard boil or scramble. Instead, I'm talking about the superior version of eggs, CANDY EGGS! Just like regular eggs,...
Happy 100th Anniversary Gummi Bear and a Contest too....
Share your favorite Haribo memory and you might win an assortment of these Limited Edition Haribo Goldbears! To be honest, I don't know the first time I learned about Haribo Goldbears; they have just always been around. Growing up and now, Haribo is my family's gummi bear of choice, especially my father's. Even though this sweet treat has always been around, I can't believe they have been around for 100 years. Hans Riegel created the first gummy candy in 1922 in the form of bears in a small kitchen in Bonn, Germany. The name Haribo came from an acronym made...
Guess what's back? An update on in-stock Novelty Candies!
Novelty Candy is returning to our shelves...and hopefully yours! Out with the old and with the new may have been the battle cry of the candy industry a few years ago. Still, after two-plus years of supply chain issues, most of us would be satisfied with a combination of both! Although new candies are trickling slowly ( stay tuned, as we have a new product listing going up in a matter of days), we are happy to announce that the following novelty candies have returned to our shelves. However, as supplies are still limited, we are unsure how long the...
When Toxic (Slime Lickers) Turns Trendy!
Curious about the hype? Learn more about why Toxic Waste Slime Lickers are the hottest candy you can't easily buy. When I think of "toxic," I don't think of a delicious sensation hitting my tongue, but with the Tik Tok famous Toxic Waste Slime Lickers, that's the first thing that comes to mind. This liquid candy has swept the internet, and it is doing it again through its Tik Tok stardom. Tik Tok has taken society by storm with its short videos and captivating content, even for people who aren't on the app. A prominent feature is its "For You"...
Temporarily Out Of Stock Bag Candy - March 2022
Supply chain issues persist, but the good news is that we are getting inventory regularly, especially in categories such as Candy Bars and Novelty Candy Our CandyFavorites Bag Candy is stronger than ever, but a few favorites are temporarily out of stock. As of March 17th, the following candies in our bag candy, tie-top and flat bag line are not available, but we have not been notified that they were discontinued, so hopefully, they will be back in stock sooner rather than later. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding! CANDYFAVORITES BLUE & RED LABEL HANG BAGS 45012 Bulls Eyes...
Astro Pops and HerSHEy Bars - Candy for Dreamers
Candy is for Dreamers Did you know that Astro Pops pays tribute to the Golden Age of Space Exploration? Recently I wrote a history post about Astro Pops, a lollipop based on rockets and children's dreams for space. This got me thinking about all the cosmic candies we have in this universe. The world's curiosity for space has always been around. After all, there is so much left to discover beyond what we can see. This fascination for space is shown through candy! Candy helps kids dream. As a kid, I loved candy and dreamed of candy stores like the...
Easter Candy Catalog - Updated March 8,2022
Easter Candy is in very short supply and we have sold out of many items. This list represents current inventory sold on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. We will not be able to reorder from the manufacturers and we encourage everyone to order early to ensure availability.
The Many Marshmallow Candy Manifestations
Marshmallows are "flexible" and "non-flexible" candy. Learn more! When people think about marshmallows they think small, they think they’re just small puffy balls of sugar. I think big, marshmallows can be part of every meal. Breakfast in your bowl of Lucky Charms. Lunch can be peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich, Elvis Presley's favorite. Dinner can have a side of sweet potato casserole. Dessert is s'mores, the marshmallow classic. Oh, and if you ever get thirsty during the day, you can have hot chocolate with marshmallows. People underestimate marshmallows and their capacity. This post was inspired by a box that...
Ferrara Pan's Little Bombs of Flavor - Atomic Fireballs, Jawbreakers, or Lemonheads!
The inventors of three truly iconic candies - AtomicFireballs, Jaebreakers, and Lemonheads Recently I wrote about the history of the Ferrara Candy Company and how their candies came to be. When I wrote this article, my mouth watered the whole time. Honestly, it was torture not to have them in my mouth, but I waited for this very moment. It is time for me to taste these Ferrara Candy Company delicacies, and I cannot wait. First is the Jaw Buster (Jawbreakers); I established so much respect for this candy while writing Ferrara Pan's history section. It was the first of...
Welcome To The Gummi Ring Olympics!
Here we have a battle of the rings, not quite the competitions you watched on the television with the Olympics. But they do represent the three latest additions to our CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line. The five Olympic Rings represent the union of the five continents and their athletes in one event. These rings represent their own meeting for a competition. Oh, did I mention this is a gummi ring taste testing? These new gummi ring flavors are going for Gold! Today, our contestants are Andrea Apple, Berry Blue Raspberry, and Wanda Watermelon. Each gummi ring will be reviewed with the...
Just Went You Thought You Could Enjoy Your Favorite Haribo Gummi Candy...
Few will deny that Haribo is the Gold Standard by which all Gummi Candies are measured, so to those of you that agree, we offer our sympathy. However, to those of you who have yet to decide who makes the best gummi candy, you may just have to wait. Just when you thought your candy aisle would be overflowing, we received notice from the manufacturer that Haribo Bulk Gummy Candies are the latest victim of supply chain issues. The following Haribo products will not be available in bulk format until 2023. Haribo Bulk Gold Gummi Bears 3 lb. Haribo Bulk...
Introducing Hannah, our Sweetest Blogger Yet!
Meet Hannah, a Girl with a Serious Sweet Tooth! Hi, I am Hannah Brelsford, a senior in high school at Winchester Thurston School in Pittsburgh, PA who loves sugar. I have always been the girl to eat sugary sweet icing until I feel sick in my stomach, the girl to always pick chocolate over gummies, and to always suggest stopping for dessert on the way home. So I guess it’s safe to say I LOVE SWEETS. Would I self-diagnose myself as a sweet connoisseur? That’s a hard question to answer. I would say I am a...
The Golden Secret of Reese’s that Keeps You Coming Back
My favorite candy is Reese’s. I can’t resist the glorious cups that melt into my mouth and always have me reaching for another one to unwrap. Each time a new Reese's candy is released I run to the store and clear off the shelves. With the most recent release, the Big Cup with Potato Chips, I had my eyes peeled everywhere I searched until I finally found them. My quest for that new cup was well worth it. The perfect balance between the saltiness, sweetness and the nice crunch of the potato chip filled my mouth with edible joy. Each...
American Licorice Company Announces a Price Increase Effective March 1, 2022
January 28th, 2022 To American Licorice Company Customers From American Licorice Marketing and Sales Leadership Team Subject: Price Adjustments The American Licorice Company is committed to partnering with the trade to deliver happy experiences to shoppers and consumers. We continually review and change our manufacturing processes to improve efficiencies in all aspects of our candy production and work with our suppliers to get the best possible costs on our ingredients and packaging. With continued cost pressures we are announcing a list price increase. Effective March 1, 2022, we will be implementing a price increase on our everyday products. See the...
CandyFavorites Bag Candy Offerings - 2022
While some old favorites such as Bulls Eyes, Cow Tails, Red Licorice Laces, Sour Patch Kids, and Watermelons have been "temporarily discontinued" by the manufacturer, we have added new candies at a record pace. In addition, in January, we switched away from a two-tier pricing system and increased the weights of many of our bags although we maintained the Blue & Red labels as they offer a nostalgic feel to any display. This new price point offers a better opportunity for retailers and a better value for consumers. We will soon be adding a Select Label featuring high-end chocolates and...
New Winter Favorites - Old Dominion Peanut Bars and Reese's Popcorn
If you are located on the East Coast, this time of the year tends to be cold and dreary. Of course, if you are on the West Coast, it's a different story, but wherever you are, it is the perfect time to indulge in some new sweets. Although our focus is mainly on Valentine's and Easter Candy, we received two new products that we can't stop raving about, which might be a subtle way of saying that we actually can't stop eating. Old Dominion Peanut Blocks have been a retro candy staple since 1943 We have offered Planters and Lance...
2022 Valentine's Day Candy Offerings
As the Christmas holiday, seasonal candies are in short supply due to supply chain issues. In addition, a majority of the Valentine Candy pre-ordered did not arrive due to export issues and our holiday offerings are a bit leaner than they were in previous years.
The list above highlights candies in stock as of January 7, 2022. There is a possibility that more items will arrive, and all seasonal candies are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you have questions or are interested in special orders, please reach out, as we will do our best to help.
Some GOOD NEWS about our Bag Candy Selection....
New Bag Candies are coming soon! THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS... The past year has seen many of our best-selling bag candy items disappear. Some, like Caramel Creams, will be back in the near future while others such as Chocolate Licorice may be gone for good. It is frustrating to consumers, retailers, and wholesalers alike! THE GOOD NEWS... We did a poll and asked consumers what their favorite candies were. After tallying the results, we will be adding 15 new items with a focus on nostalgic candies (Atomic Fireballs, Hot Tamales, Jawbreakers, Jelly Beans, Lemonheads, Mike & Ikes, and Pixy Stix) and...
Changes to the CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line in 2022
January 4, 2022 Dear Valued Customers, With commodity, labor, and transportation costs rising as never before, we have decided it was time to give our over fifty-year-old bag candy a new look! To maintain the quality these bags have come to represent; we decided it was better not to make the packs smaller but rather to sell them all at one price point and add new products and offer more generous bags. Effective January 10, all bag candy - blue and red labels - will be the same price. This change will allow for a much higher profit margin for...
A Few Hard To Find Hershey's Holiday Candy Favorites....and some Twizzlers too!
At CandyFavorites, we are all about hard-to-find and Limited Edition candies. But, there is something fun, especially around the holidays, to give – or receive – an item that few others have, all the more so when it is candy. 2021 has had its supply chain challenges even in the candy world, where even everyday favorites such as Snickers have become hard to find. But that only makes our candy buyers work harder. So, you may be asking yourself, what have we found that is unusual and sweet for the holiday season? Here are a few hard-to-find items from Hershey's...
Want to win a CASE of Original Licorice Snaps?
Who wouldn't want to win an entire case of Licorice Snaps! It seems as if since time eternal, or at least since we opened our doors on January 5th, 1927, we have waxed eloquent about the virtues of Licorice Snaps. They are, perhaps, the most sought after and most requested candy of all times, surpassing sweets such as the Marathon Bar! As retro candy is all about connecting people with a time when life was easier and sweeter, we thought it might be fun to give one lucky winner an entire CASE, yes 12 bags, of Original...
Who could imagine a holiday without Brach's Milk Chocolate Stars?
Now might be your last chance to enjoy Brach's Milk Chocolate Stars! It would be hard to imagine the holidays without a guiding star or, for that matter, Brach’s Milk Chocolate Stars. Their iconic shape is expected on holiday peanut butter cookies, and real milk chocolate taste has been imitated but never surpassed. Perhaps the best-selling chocolate holiday candy we have offered for several decades, we couldn’t imagine that this product would not be available. And then it wasn’t….. In the past few years, Brach’s has discontinued many of their beloved and iconic candies. It started a few years ago...
(Snickers) Cinnamon Buns aren't just for breakfast anymore!
Who said that you couldn’t enjoy the taste of a deliciously warm and sticky Cinnamon Bun anytime? A pastry that was once relegated to breakfast is now available as a candy bar—introducing Snickers Cinnamon Buns. As tasty as the colorful packaging is beautiful, these VERY Limited Editions are a luscious combination of flavors, including crisp, freshly roasted peanuts, cinnamon-flavored chewy nougat, buttery caramel topped off with the delicious milk chocolate that Snickers lovers have come to expect and love. It’s a flavor explosion second to none! While these candy bars are delicious as a stand-alone snack, they go equally well...
Mike & Ike (Candy) are going on vacation and we are not sure when they are coming back....
Who would have imagined that Mike and Ike Fruit Chews won't be available shortly? Two of our favorite friends, Mike & Ike, are going on a sabbatical. We are not sure where they are going – perhaps a tropical island or a sojourn around the world – but the good news is that they will be back, but when remains unknown, which is in keeping with their overall mystique. Believe it or not, no one knows exactly who they were named after, even after over 80 years! So let’s consider them the "Unofficial Candy Men of Mystery." As you can...
Cereal is not just for breakfast anymore once you try Kit Kat Fruity Cereal Candy Bars!
Who said you can't enjoy the taste of fruity cereal all day long? I want to say I have a PSA ( in case you are wondering, it is an abbreviation for a public service announcement) that everyone in life should live by. Okay… here it goes: cereal is not just breakfast food. There. I said it and am feeling much relieved! I prefer my cereal at night before bed, and I know people who will eat their cereal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, second dessert, midnight snack, whenever! So the point is, why to take such a delicious and...
2021 Christmas & Holiday Candy Selection from CandyFavorites.com
Hard to believe but the holidays are just around the corner and our holiday candy selection is amongst our best in decades. That's the good news! The not-so-good news is that supplies are VERY limited this year and we are not able to reorder seasonal merchandise once we sell out. With that said, we encourage you to order as early as possible, and if in doubt about how much you need, we would encourage you to order a bit more if only to make sure that have enough candy to fit your needs. Of course, we are always here to...
Did you know that the FIRST Private Label Bag Candy originated in Pittsburgh?
For over 60 years, McKeesport Candy Co. has been offering a wide range of wrapped and unwrapped candy under their own private label. They were the first wholesale candy company in the nation to offer a prepacked option and it went on to become a mainstay in high-end gift shops and stores throughout the country, especially in Western Pennsylvania. The original label was called "Todd's Kiddee Favorites." The name was changed in the 1970s to "Todd's Candy" and, later, to Candy Favorites to reflect the brand of our wholesale supplier. To view a catalog of our current product offerings, please...
Halloween Candy Almost Gone!
Reese's Franken-Cups are a unique way to enhance any Halloween Candy Selection. 2021 has been a challenging year as supply chain issues have made sourcing seasonal candy difficult. Unlike other years, once a product is sold out, we are not able to reorder. This has caused many old-time favorites to sell out earlier than usual. We have a limited amount of the following Halloween Candies available but please note that they are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. 1951 Halloween Chocolate Pretzels – Bulk 4688 Halloween Chocolate Pretzels – 10 oz. Tie Top Bags 1952 Halloween Yogurt Pretzels- Bulk 4689...
Guess What's Back - CREME SAVERS HARD CANDY!
A classic saying goes along the lines of "we all want what we can't have" or something of that nature (sorry, I admit I don't know the exact wording). Well, there was one specific candy that I used to have all the time growing up. One specific candy that my grandmother would somehow magically pull out of her purse and don't even get me started on my excitement seeing this special candy in my Easter basket. So what was this beyond delicious candy that had an iron grip on my 9-year-old self… CREME SAVERS HARD CANDY! Whether it was Orange...
It's Time for Peanut Butter & Chocolate Star Cookies!
With the holidays approaching and summer fading into a distant memory, cookie season is well upon us, and everyone loves to bite into the soft, chewy texture of a fresh-baked cookie. But what is the best cookie to indulge in this time of year? There has to be one that is universally loved by the cookie community. A cookie that is so delightful on the tip of your tongue that you will never turn one down. Well, I think I know of just the one. Chocolatey, peanut butter star cookies are a great fall treat to enjoy. These are the...
Haribo we go again....
As loyal candy lovers and merchants know, the past few months have seen unprecedented issues with the supply chain. It seems as if products are being discontinued or are temporarily out of stock on a daily basis. Yes, it is frustrating! We just got notice that Haribo, aka the product of the world's best gummy candies, is going to be making a few of their best-selling items temporarily unavailable. The good news is that this interruption is due to Haribo creating a NEW warehouse - their third US distribution center - as well as their FIRST North American factory. Let's...
Wholesale Candy Supply Chain Update - September 2021
Dear Valued Customer, On your recent order, there may have been items marked “out of stock.” These shortages are as frustrating to us as they must be to you, and I want to explain. In the past year, we have experienced unprecedented issues with our supply chain. This has been especially hard on the candy industry, especially with novelty candy, which comes from other counties, and, surprisingly, everyday items such as Caramel Creams and Swedish Fish, to name but a few. We also suspect seasonal products will be in short supply as there will be no opportunity to reorder from...
New Bulk Candy Alert - Coconut Caramel Wheels and Chocolate Caramel Wheels!
As we all know, candy has become increasingly difficult to find. Many old-time favorites such as Caramel Creams and Swedish Fish have been temporarily discontinued - yikes - and finding a substitution is more challenging than finding a needle in a haystack. Last week, we stumbled upon a delicious substitute for Caramel Creams. Of course, it is not the same product, nor is it supposed to be, but it is a delicious caramel that is sure to please in a combination of flavors. The first variety is the Caramel Coconut Rolls. Individually wrapped and with an unusual flavor pairing, these...
Temporarily Say Goodbye to Caramel Creams and Cowtales? Sadly, this is not a typo!
We didn't believe this either but we were just notified by the manufacturer that bulk Caramel Creams, Brownie Caramel Creams, and Mini Cow Tales are being "temporarily suspended" until further notice. You might ask yourself what exactly does this means. Smaller unit sales such as count goods will still be available, but anything sold by weight or repackaged will not be available. Below is a copy of the August 9th notification received from Goetze's "As a result of the current employment environment around the country and specifically in the state of Maryland, we continue to face staffing shortages that are...
Top 5 Candies to End the Summer by the Pool
This Summer has treated me pretty darn good, and I hope all of you are reading this can say the same. Now, August is in full swing, and I can’t help but feel like August is the Sunday of summer. June is the Friday, where everyone goes super hard because they are excited the weekend is beginning. Then July comes, and it’s time for sitting outside in the sun all day, relaxing and then taking the night by storm. So now here we are in August, where you enjoy your day, but there are still those “Sunday scaries” in the...
New Candy Alert - July 2021
WHAT’S NEW IN JULY As life returns to the “new normal,” and now is the perfect time to expand your candy selection. Our CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line Up has never been more robust. We are proud to reintroduce a few classics, including several from our original lineup in the 1950’s sure to add a retro vibe to your display. NEW CANDYFAVORITES BAG CANDY 45075 ANDES CRÈME DE MENTHE THINS 4 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. **Perishable 45116 ATOMIC FIREBALLS 5 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. 45119 FRUIT JELLY BEANS 7 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. 44076 MALLO CUPS “BITE-SIZE” 4...
Summer is all about Salt Water Taffy!
Beaches, boardwalks, blue skies, and hot temperatures are only some of the things we think about when we reach the summer. When I think of summer, I’ll admit all of these great things come to mind, but what else comes to mind? Salt Water Taffy. My family visits Ocean City, New Jersey, almost every summer ("down the shore" is the official New Jersey slang), and each year we pick up a huge bag of the chewy, fruity, salty stuff. But is Salt Water Taffy the ultimate summer candy? I would say "yes" just based on its history, but I will...
New Candies - June 2021
NEW CANDYFAVORITES BAG CANDY The fastest-growing segment of our business, and hopefully yours, our CandyFavorites Bag Candy Line Up has never been more robust. We are proud to reintroduce a few classics, including several from our original lineup in the 1950's - Andes Creme de Menthe Thins, Fruit Jelly Beans, Wax Bottles - sure to add a retro vibe to your display. 45075 ANDES CRÈME DE MENTHE THINS 4 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. **Perishable 45116 ATOMIC FIREBALLS 5 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. 45119 FRUIT JELLY BEANS 7 oz. BAGS – 6 ct. 44076 MALLO CUPS “BITE-SIZE” 4 oz....
Hershey's Smore's Kits are MUST for any Summer Event!
One would have to go far and wide to find someone who doesn't love the delectable combination of melted chocolate covering an oozing marshmallow sandwiched between two crisp graham crackers. Much like finding out who accidentally dipped their chocolate bar in a jar of peanut butter, the history of this combination remains a mystery. Few would dispute that the combination of flavors and textures rivals - or perhaps surpasses - some of the greatest candy bars. Leave it to Hershey' to create a combo pack that pays tribute to the "the Great American Chocolate Bar" and provides all the necessary...
Toxic Waste Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy is back....BUT NOT FOR LONG.
Every so often, there is a candy that becomes the "Holy Grail." Many moons ago, it was Pop Rocks; then it was Blue Raz Charms Blow Pops. Thanks to social media, especially Tik Tok, Toxic Waste Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy - try saying that fast a few times - have become the most requested and HARDEST TO FIND candy in 2020 / 2021! As with almost everything in this post-pandemic world, demand has far outpaced supply. The prices on eBay have been crazy, and if, yes, IF, you could get your hands on a few individual pieces, consider...
Meet the newest members of our CandyFavorites Bag Candy family
First launched in the 1950s, our private label bag candy program has become a staple at many of the best candy stores in the nation. These new items are a perfect way to expand your offerings with a decidedly retro twist. Andes Creme De Menthe Mints have been around since the 1950s and were amongst the first chocolate items that we offered. In one of those odd twists of fates, we stopped bagging them in the 1980s, and it wasn’t until doing a little research that we realized that these were one of...
Two New Flavors of Claeys Old Fashioned Hard Candies!
Call us set in in our ways, or, perhaps, more kindly “nostalgic,” but we have always taken a liking to products that withstand the test of time. There is something about products that resist the sirens call of change that makes our job much easier. With this disclosure, you can imagine how happy we were to receive two new flavors of Claeys Old Fashion Hard Candies – Green Apple & Peppermint. Founded in 1919 in a small garage in South Bend, Indiana, Claeys has withstood the test of time. 102 years later, much like McKeesport Candy Co., it is in...
Big League Chew "Slammin' Strawberry" Bubble Gum and a Brief History of Female Athletes Too!
Bubble Gum has been a big part of the game of baseball for decades. Nothing like chomping on a big chunk of gum and taking part in one of America’s favorite past times. Baseball has been one of this country's oldest and most beloved sports and no one is denying that. But when it comes to baseball and major league sports all around, there is a lack of representation for one particular group: women. But leave it to the good folks at Ford Gum to make sure that their products would not lack female representation. In 2019, Big League Chew...
America's Favorite Marshmallow Ice Cream Cone aka "Marpo Cones" is Coming Soon!
Warm weather is here, and I really, honestly can’t believe it’s already May. With that being said, April showers bring May flowers, but what does May bring. I’ll tell you what it brings, hotter sun, greener trees, and ice cream cones. But with the warmer weather comes messier ice cream. I have war flashbacks of soft-serve ice cream melting completely down my arm and me being sticky for the rest of the day. Well, ladies and gents, this doesn’t have to be a problem this time around. After a long hiatus and three, yes three, ownership changes, the beloved Marpo...
If you are LUCKY, you will buy these CHARMING Marshmallow Candies.
This week we are thinking differently and outside the box, no pun intended Everyone loves a good bowl of cereal, and let’s not lie here, when you crave a bowl of cereal, it isn’t the cardboard squares or flavorless flakes. No. You want a big bowl of sugary, crunchy cereal with ice-cold milk. Now personally, I’m a massive fan of the cereals with the little colorful marshmallows. But when I eat this cereal, I always wish that I could just have the marshmallows to switch things up. You may be thinking, just pick them out. Well, I’ll be honest, that...
This week's favorite candy is..... LICORICE LACES!
There are many iconic questions that most people will come by in life. What’s your favorite color? Sparkling or still? Does pineapple belong on pizza? But the one I’m thinking of is, around the loop or bunny ears? If you are wondering what the question refers to, then I may be thinking that you live under a rock or have never seen the shoelace episode of Spongebob, but I don’t want to be rude. When it comes to tying your shoelaces there are two ways to go, either around the big loop and pull, or two bunny ear loops tied...
Paul Lehman, The Founder of Eda's Sugarfree Candy Has Passed Away at 100 Years Old.
For many years, we have proudly offered EDA's Sugarfree Candy which we feel is amongst the best available. While the taste and quality of the candy speak for themselves, the amazing story of the founders often goes unmentioned.
Be Rewarded For Buying Your Favorite Candies!
It’s no secret that we love our customers here at Candyfavorites.com. After 93 years, we might even go out on a limb and say we are like a big, happy candy family (it’s hard to be unhappy when there is candy involved). So with that in mind, we wanted to create something that benefits you, the customer, while also helping us out. I know the suspense is killing you, so please allow me to introduce… REWARDS, REWARDS, REWARDS..... Candyfavorites.com now offers a sweet new REWARDS PROGRAM so that every piece of candy you buy, every Dum Dum Lollipop, every 100...
Toxic Waste Slime Lickers and the Latest Tik Tok Craze!
Let me admit to something here; I am addicted to Tik Tok. Wow, does it feel good to get that off my chest! Now I may be a bit dramatic… but my Tik Tok addition has led me to a crazy candy showing up on everyone’s “for you” page. Curious? Read on. Slime Lickers are the latest internet fad sweeping the globe! This liquid candy gives your tastebuds a sour explosion as you roll your tongue across the sphere-shaped top. It’s kind of like licking a lollipop, but different. These candies pack the sour punch and will leave you puckered up...
Martin's Potato Chips - Fresh from the FARM!
The warm weather has officially arrived and we are ready to get outside and enjoy all the sun has to offer. For those of you on the East coast, it was a long, cold winter. After being stuck inside most of the winter months, there seems to be some hope that we can go outside, sit back in the yard and hey, maybe even enjoy some Martin’s Potato Chips. Now, I don’t know about you but when the weather warms up and the trees are green again, I want to be outside all the time. I think of playing games...
New Candies to Consider
WE CAN'T PRONOUNCE IT EITHER…. You may be asking yourself what exactly is a Whozeewhatzit or, for that matter, how do I pronounce it. Released in March, this is the FIRST candy bar that Hershey has released in over a decade! A contest decided the name, and many think of it as the Whatchamacallit Bar's "younger sibling." However you look at it, this is as much a conversation starter as it is a great candy bar, and it is new! Who could ask for more? Our experience is that they sell best when paired with one another. Think of it...
LEARN more about the history of the "space-age" lollipops known as ASTRO POPS.
Astro Pops are back!
3, 2, 1… blastoff! Astro Pops are delicious, and if you haven't tried them, then you need to get on that now (by ordering some from Candyfavorites.com, of course), but have you ever wondered how these astronomically delicious, out-of-this-world candies came to be?
Astro Pops - A classic since its launch in 1963
To learn more about the history of this out-of-this-world, iconic lollipop, please CLICK HERE.
Albanese Confectionery Group has Discontinued many Gummi Candy Products.
Sweet News from America's Oldest Wholesale Candy Company We have received many inquiries from consumers looking for specific candy products such as Individually Colored Gummi Bears or large Sour Neon Worms In February 2021, Albanese Confectionery announced that they would be discontinuing many products and focusing more on core offerings such as classic 12 Flavor Gummi Bears or Gummi Peach Rings. The discontinued products are no longer available and while we are searching for replacements, no has yet been forthcoming. Yes, this is as frustrating to us as a wholesaler as it must be to the consumer. Below is the...
Food for Thought or Thought for Food?
Here at Candyfavorites.com, we love the classics. We love the original, go-to candies that everyone recognizes... really, we do. But, we also love creative sweets, and maybe ones that are a little bit out of the ordinary, aka weird. That has never stopped us from enjoying something because candy is candy, no matter how different. And that is why we want to spotlight two of our more unique products, Koko’s Fast Fries Candy Spray and Koko’s Dip-N-Lik Fast Burger. Now stay with me here, Fast Fries Candy Spray and a Dip-N-Lik Fast Burger? These might sound a little too different...
New Candies On The Horizon! Whozeewhatzit, Snickers White and Haribo "Summer Edition" Gold-Bears and more....
In this, every day feels like Monday, a world in which we are currently living, we are all looking for something new and amusing to add variety to our days. Need something new to satisfy your sweet tooth? Lucky for you, you came to the right place. Many new and unique products will be heading in our direction in the next few months, so we thought you might enjoy a preview of sweet things to come. Feel free to sign up for an Out of Stock notification, which can be found on every product page, and be the first amongst...
Finally, a catalog featuring almost all of our candies!
A needlepoint candy jar made by Myrna Prince As the oldest wholesale candy company in the nation and the first internet candy store, we have seen many candies come and go. What we haven't done in quite some time is compile a catalog, allowing you to browse most of the items we sell. While it is not as impressive as the needlepoint candy jar above, it was a daunting task, and with new products arriving weekly - and other favorites sadly disappearing - we will be updating this regularly. Consider it a labor of love or, on this end, a...
Teaberry, the Original "Easy Chewing" Gum is making its debut!
A Teaberry Gum Ad from the 1950s Usually, when people reminisce on the D.L. Clark Company (created back in the late 1800s), they associate the Clark Bar's name and good ol’ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (our home field ). But there is another star that has to share the spotlight with the sought after candy bar, Teaberry Gum. Think of a refreshing mint gum that isn’t too harsh on the taste buds, and that is what you get with Clark’s Teaberry Gum, or, at least, that is what you got before it disappeared from well-stocked retro candy counters a few years ago....
Limited Edition Lady Gaga Oreo Sandwich Cookies! Need we say more?
Limited Edition Lady Gaga Oreo Sandwich Cookies Coming Soon! Welcome to Chromatica ladies and gentlemen, where no one thing is greater than the other. Now, to some of you, this may mean absolutely nothing, but to others, it may be their world. Chromatica is the title of Lady Gaga’s most recent album released last May and is also the name of the planet she created to go with the concept of this album. The overall message of this album is following the pursuit of self-healing and also exploring the idea of unwavering happiness. And what better way to heal the...
Coronavirus & Candy? Perhaps Not Such An Unlikely Combination...
Picture this. You are visiting with Grandma (socially distanced, of course). Right there beside you is the glass bowl of Werther’s Originals, Lemon Drops, and Starlight Mints. What may seem like the usual candy favored by your parents or grandparents could now possibly be used to help scientists and researchers during this pandemic. Plus, I know some of us don’t like to admit it, but Werther’s Originals are delicious, you know it, I know it… come on. THE Ohio State University scientists (as an OU graduate, I hated writing that) are testing a possible tool that could be used to...
Easter Candy Offerings - 2021
We have a great selection of Easter Candy with many old classics such as Cadbury Eggs and Marshmallow Peeps and new things such as Easter Nerds Ropes and Easter Hubba Bubba Tape.
We also have many different unwrapped bulk candy options. For more information or for custom packaging options, please contact us at support@candyfavorites.com
As with almost everything in 2020 - 2021, supplies are limited and we will not be able to reorder so please plan accordingly.
New Sweets to Savor...
TAKE A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANES…. Suppose you have fond memories of the '70s or enjoy products that are out of the ordinary. In that case, you will love our new nostalgic offerings from Leaf Confections. Same as they ever were and a perfect way to connect to a time when life was simpler and sweeter! 40089 ASTRO POP ORIGINAL 1 oz. – 24 / Box 40090 TART N TINY 1.5 oz. – 24 / Box 40124 WACKY WAFERS 1.2 oz. - 24 / Box THE DEFINITION OF SYNERGY IS 1 + 1 = 3 Kit Kat Bars are one...
2021 Valentine's Day Candy Selection from CandyFavorites.com
Valentine's Day Candy is in very limited supply this year and we encourage you to order early.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at support@candyfavorites.com or if you have inquiries about private labeling or packaging!
A Sweet New Year's Resolution
The grace period is over, ladies and gentlemen. The hangovers from New Year's Eve are long gone, and I hate to inform you, but 2021 is here, and now is the time to get motivated and be your best self. Now you might think, new year, new diet. You might think now is the time to cut out sugar, fat, carbs, and everything under the sun considered "bad" for you. But this isn't what this means at all, and you know what is fun to enjoy when you are your best self...candy. So now that February is almost here, it's...
Thanksgiving wishes from all of us at CandyFavorites.com
Dear Valued Customers,
In our 93 years of business, I can comfortably say that 2020 was like
none other.
The past few months has had its challenges for all of us, and that makes Thanksgiving more special this year.
Without you, we would not be the OLDEST wholesale candy company in the nation and the FIRST internet candy store, and for this, I am immensely appreciative.
Even the darkest cloud often has a silver lining and we all have many
reasons to give thanks.
Here’s wishing you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Jon H.PRINCE
NEW: Limited Edition Kit Kat Duos Mocha Chocolate Bar!
New Kit Kat Mocha Duos combine chocolate and mocha creme with coffee bits, creating a candy bar experience second to none. Throw in the famous Kit Kat wafer center, and it is the equivalent of a visit to your local coffee shop all in one!Supplies are extremely limited, so don't miss out on your new favorite coffee break treat.
Jon Prince, President of CandyFavorites, was recently featured on Dell's Technology Powers X Podcast
Learn how the candy industry has gone through a digital transformation and a little bit about the history of candy too!
To listen to the podcast, please CLICK HERE.
Updated Christmas & Holiday Candy Selection - November 6th, 2020
This list highlights holiday candy availability as of November 6th. Certain candy such as candy canes, popcorn balls, and novelties are in short supply and once gone, will not be available for reorder. Please order early as supplies are sold on a "first-come, first-serve" basis.
For more information or to place an order, please call (412) 678-8851 or support@candyfavorites.com
Tis' the season to stock up on Candy Canes EARLY!
As with many products this holiday season, the bad news is that candy canes are in very short supply. Unlike other years, we will not be able to get more should we sell out, which we always do. The good news is that we have a large inventory of candy canes in many different shapes, sizes, and unusual flavors available for immediate delivery. Yes, these are actually Bacon flavored candy canes! If you need a specific amount or want delivery at a later date closer to the holidays, please contact us as we will put your candy canes aside. As...
2020 Thanksgiving Wholesale Delivery Update
McKeesport Candy Co. will be closed on Thursday, November 26th,
and Friday, November 27th, so that our employees can enjoy Thanksgiving with
their families.
If we typically deliver your order on THURSDAY or FRIDAY, please place your order by MONDAY, November 23rd.
Please contact Roger at Extension 100 or Denise at Extension
103 should concerns or questions arise.
We all have much to give thanks for this year, and we are grateful for our loyal and valued customers.
Wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving filled with happiness and
good health,
Jon H.PRINCE
President
Learn about our 2020 Christmas Candy Favorites!
Holiday Dizzy Pops Do you feel the chill in the air? Can you smell the cinnamon apple scent lingering in the distance? Do you pass a pine tree and instantly get a rush of excitement. Well, it’s time to start thinking about decking the halls because the holiday season is here, and Candyfavorites.com can fill all your holiday candy needs. Whether you are looking for chocolate, gummy candy, hard candy, or something a little different, don’t even worry because we have you covered. Holiday Candy Buttons Let’s think of some of our favorite holiday past times and winter activities. We...
2020 Christmas & Holiday Candy Selection from CandyFavorites.com
Please order early as supplies are limited and sold on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. For more details, please contact us at support@candyfavorites.com or (412) 678-8851
1908 Candy Co., is helping to Make America GRAPE Again!
After a 30 year hiatus, 1908 Candy Co. is finally bringing four iconic candy flavors back to life with a sense of fun, a wild imagination, and a dedication to quality in each and every product. We are proud to be an online distributor of these retro candy favorites, so don't wait any longer to take a bite out of history while you still can! These candies are a modern take on a retro classic and are sure to sell as well as they taste! Learn about the unique history of 1908 Candy Co., and purchase your favorite flavors here. 1908 Candy Co., is...
