The biggest challenge, though, is not how much better-for-consumers the candy should be. It’s the cost of sugar, which is an understandably important ingredient in making lollipops.

Can Original Gourmet Foods’ Richard Alimenti do for the lollipop category what actor Telly Savalas did for the Kojak television series?

Original Gourmet Food Co. recently received a U.S. Patent for its gravity-deposited lollipop manufacturing process.

As we countdown the days left in 2013, it’s the perfect time of year to look back and reflect on all my favorite candies from the year.

This new lollipop line features natural colors and flavors.

In the past, manufacturers would choose either one of the products and make a line filled with only hard candies, or only lollipops. While it was, and still is, a successful plan, candy companies are seeing a third option: launching both a hard candy and a lollipop.

Check out our photos of this year's show!

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.