NEAL  |   JULY 3, 2025  |   SUMMERTIME CANDY, CHOCOLATE
In the summertime, your freezer becomes a magical cryogenic chamber for candy bars, transforming them into frosty, crunchy delights that’ll make the current heatwave feel like a distant nightmare. These are the best candy bars to eat frozen!
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JOSH  |   JUNE 20, 2025  |   EASTER CANDIES, FRUITY FLAVORS
Jelly beans have evolved into a creative, year-round confection that’s as imaginative as they are irresistible. Learn about the history of gourmet jelly beans and why your candy shop should stock up on these popular products all year round!
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DANIEL  |   JUNE 13, 2025  |   SNACK FOODS, SUMMERTIME CANDY
Get in your car and cruise the land of the brave and free with this ultimate guide to the best summer road trip snacks! If you’re traveling with a group of people, you don’t want to be hangry. These sweet treats will keep you in it for the long haul!
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NEAL  |   JUNE 6, 2025  |   SUMMERTIME CANDY, BOOST STORE SALES
From glowing gummies to beach-ready taffy and ooey-gooey s’mores, there’s no shortage of sweet summer candy to stock up for National Candy Month! Redstone Foods has the fun, the flavor, and the inventory to keep your store stocked all summer long!
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JOSH  |   MAY 23, 2025  |   CANDY SHOP RESOURCES, SUMMERTIME CANDY
Keeping your chocolate and candy in peak condition isn’t just about air conditioning — it’s also about strategic storage. If you’re a candy shop owner who’s looking to put a stop to candy melting in the summertime, this article is for you!
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DANIEL  |   MAY 16, 2025  |   CANDY HISTORY, CHOCOLATE
With their knobby, imperfect appearance and deeply indulgent flavor, chocolate truffles owe their name, (and their vibe) to their much smellier, much pricier culinary cousin-the truffle mushroom. They both represent luxury, rarity, and refined taste.
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NEAL  |   MAY 9, 2025  |   CANDY HISTORY, CHOCOLATE
The year was 1947. Canadian troops had just returned home from defeating fascism in World War II. But another conflict was brewing, this one involving children, chocolate bars, and the betrayal of a sweet, sweet promise: the 5 cent price tag.
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DANIEL  |   APRIL 22, 2025  |   NOSTALGIA CANDY, CANDY HISTORY
You don't need a DeLorean to travel back in time! Just unwrap these retro sweets for a sweet blast to the past! From classic candy bars, to jelly beans these nostalgic treats will help you relive childhood memories without entering the quantum realm!
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NEAL  |   APRIL 11, 2025  |   CANDY INDUSTRY DATA, CHOCOLATE
While climate change and trade wars dominate today’s headlines, cocoa farmers face an even more complex web of challenges – one that threatens to push chocolate prices even further into uncharted territory throughout 2025 and beyond.
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JOSH  |   APRIL 4, 2025  |   TRENDING ON TIKTOK, INTERNATIONAL CANDY
If you've been on TikTok lately, odds are you've already discovered the viral Dubai chocolate bar. But you won’t have to hop on a flight to the United Arab Emirates to experience this heavenly combination of chocolate, kataifi, and pistachio bliss!
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DANIEL  |   MARCH 21, 2025  |   CANDY HISTORY, INTERNATIONAL CANDY
Celebrate National Nougat Day on March 26th! Dive into the sweet history of nougat, from ancient Middle Eastern treats to iconic candy bars like Snickers, 3 Musketeers, and Milky Way. Discover why nougat is the star of your favorite sweets!
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JOSH  |   MARCH 14, 2025  |   CANDY OF THE USA, CANDY HISTORY
The finale of our State Candy Feature series takes us to the Northeast and New England, a region that’s played a crucial role in shaping our nation, and its rich confectionery traditions! Join us as we look at the sweet treats of these states!
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NEAL  |   MARCH 7, 2025  |   NOSTALGIA CANDY, CANDY HISTORY
The iconic wax bottle candy, Nik-L-Nips really takes us on a trip down memory lane! This childhood favorite of many has endured at least a century of candy fads and trends that seem to come and go. Learn the history behind this retro candy favorite!
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DANIEL  |   FEBRUARY 20, 2025  |   CHOCOLATE, CANDY HISTORY
Chocolate makes us happy when we eat it, the experience is one we often long for, but what is it about simple cocoa beans that gives us such a positive mental health boost? The answer is delightfully complex, and it may surprise you!
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NEAL  |   FEBRUARY 13, 2025  |   CANDY OF THE USA, ABOUT REDSTONE FOODS
In our State Candy Feature series, we’re taking a scenic road trip across the United States in search of the sweetest treats the land of the free has to offer! Let's check out the irresistible flavors and southern hospitality of the Southeast USA!
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