Hard Candies

Lollipops, suckers, jawbreakers, and all other hard candies.

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Sugar Factory to open new location

Couture Pop creators head to Brooklyn this fall
April 10, 2013
With the opening of their newest location in Brooklyn, Sugar Factory will provide their signature sweets and treats, including classic novelties and their famed Couture Pops.
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Ring Pop offers customer customization with My Ring Pop

With launch of new website, consumers can pick flavor, color, packaging of beloved candy
April 3, 2013
From bachelorette parties to graduations to baby showers and beyond, My Ring Pop offers a truly unique customer experience.
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Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.
March 20, 2013
With summer only a few months away, nostalgic foods and drinks immediately come to mind. Refreshing cola cools you down, tangy lemonade calms the mind after a long day and watermelon with a punch of sweetness energizes you throughout the long afternoons.
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Sour flavors, popcorn on 2013 trends list

Brand research firm releases Top 10 Trends for 2013.
October 31, 2012
Sour candies, local artisan creations, and popcorn are among the next big trends in the food industry.
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Dinosaur Jawbuster

Au'some Inc.
October 3, 2012
This Jawbuster has a surprise in the middle!
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High-end hard candy

A more optimistic economic outlook leads candy makers to experiment, even upscale hard candy items.
April 12, 2012

Hard candy is by definition, well, hard. Lollipops are just for kids and consumers won’t pay for a more expensive sucker. Customization is just a fad.


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A 'Smarter' Look For Dum Dums

New graphics give lollipop first makeover in more than 10 years
April 8, 2012
Spangler Candy Co. is introducing a new, more modern look and logo for the lollipop product line, and it’s scheduled to be complete in mid-2012.
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Spangler rolling out customizable pops

January 17, 2012
An old face in the lollipop section is getting a little more personal. Spangler Candy Co., known for their Dum-Dums line, is adding a new option to their website to
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Spangler donates candy canes for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition holiday episode

December 14, 2011
Photo provided by Spangler Candy. Spangler Candy Canes are slated to be under the spotlight during a big appearance on the small screen. The company donated their candy canes for
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Not your grandma's hard candies

April 25, 2011
New flavors, niche markets drive innovations
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