Naming a candy after its ability to break your jaw may seem like a questionable marketing move, but jawbreakers actually have a long, enduring, and beloved history. The candy's origin cannot be ...

During the Christmas season, the candy cane industry sees an enormous spike in sales. In 2023, confectionery sales during the holiday season reached close to $7 billion, Carly Schildhaus, director of ...

A look at the oldest candy bars still on shelves—and what they reveal about American culture, indulgence, and moderation in a ...

Try imagining a world where candy can't be produced in bulk and all of it has to be hand-made. The modern candy industry has given us sweet, tart, and sour goodies since 1847, thanks to candy-cutting ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the time of year when stores are making a killing on candy canes. But how did the sweet treat become such a holiday staple and get its iconic look? While candy canes were first ...

Creating an industry : beginnings through 1800s -- Immigrants, inventors, and entrepreneurs : 1890s-1900s -- Candy boom years : 1910s-1920s -- Thriving in depression and war : 1930s-1940s -- Kings of ...