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Why Nostalgia Candies Always Sell Well

December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM

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Indulge in sweet nostalgia with classic candies that bring back happy memories! Discover why these treats are timeless favorites for all ages on our blog. #NostalgiaCandy #SweetMemories

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Nostalgia candies always sell well because they subconsciously play into the thoughts and emotions experienced in the past. As we look back at our favorite types of candy from childhood, each one can make us remember a simpler time.

Airheads or Nerds? Popular Candy from the 1980s

December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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The ‘80s were all about big hair, neon vibes… and legendary candy! 🍬✨ Take a sweet trip back to the decade of arcade culture & iconic treats👇. #80sCandy #RetroCandy #Nostalgia #SweetMemories

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The 1980s were a radical decade defined by big hair, neon fashion, booming arcade culture, and a whole lot of groundbreaking music. It was also a golden age for classic American candy that captured the era’s energetic, synth-infused spirit!

Celebrate National Cotton Candy Day with Unique Flavors!

December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Today is National Cotton Candy Day!!! ☁️🍬
How will you celebrate the fluffiest, most magical candy of all? With so many unique flavor options, we hope all your #CottonCandy dreams come true!
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National Cotton Candy Day is coming up on December 7th! Celebrate this light, fluffy confection with some amazingly unique flavors, like maple bacon, Dubai chocolate, dill pickle, and more! Learn about the history behind this deliciously sweet treat.

Finding Sweet Success with Health-Conscious Candy!

December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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🍬 Health-conscious candy is here! Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt. Today’s candy comes packed with natural, organic, and functional ingredients, and yes, it still tastes amazing!

👉 Discover the latest in healthy treats:
https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/health-conscious-candy

Health-conscious candy is no longer a fantasy! Candy manufacturers have come up with innovative ways for consumers to indulge their sweet tooth, offering candies infused with natural, organic, and functional ingredients that actually taste great!

Wholesale Candy Terms Every Buyer Should Know | Redstone Foods

December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Starting a #CandyStore sounds simple, until your first wholesale order has you scratching your head. Between “case pack,” “lead time,” and “freight terms,” it can feel like buying gummy bears is more complicated than selling them.

We're here to help!
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It's Chocolate Season - Here's Some Featured Chocolates!

December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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🍫 It's #Chocolate Season! Since 1966, #RedstoneFoods has been bringing joy with chocolate. With over 600 delicious options, picking your favorite might feel impossible… but don’t worry—we’re here to help!

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Redstone Foods has been selling chocolate since 1966. With a current selection of over 600 different chocolate products, it may seem a little overwhelming for someone who is trying to pick out their favorite chocolate bar. But we can help!

Sweet, Playful Fun: Candy That Comes With Toys!

December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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Looking for creative, affordable Christmas gifts your kids will actually love? 🍬🎁 Check out our candy products that come with fun toys! The perfect way to combine tasty treats with playtime.

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https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/candy-that-comes-with-toys

If you’re searching for some creative, yet affordable gift ideas your kids are sure to love, we've got some great candy products that come with toys in this Christmas gift guide! These are the perfect way to mix tasty treats with some playtime fun!

All About a Classic Sweet: The Candy Bar

December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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🍫 From timeless classics to exciting new treats, #candybars have been delighting us for generations! Discover the history behind some of our all-time favorites—and see what’s new in the world of #chocolate.

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Many of our favorite candy bars have been around for generations, but there are some new and very exciting products for candy bar lovers coming out all the time! Take a look at the history of some of our favorite candy bars.

Unwrapping Joy: Unique Candy Gift Ideas

November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Make this holiday season extra sweet! From personalized candy bars to festive gift boxes, here are some unique, affordable treats to help you spread joy and unwrap happiness with your loved ones. 🎁

Discover all our tasty ideas:
https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/unique-candy-gift-ideas

From personalized candy bars to festive candy gift boxes and even a few novelty candy gift ideas, Redstone Foods has you covered with some unique and affordable gift ideas to help you and your loved ones unwrap happiness this holiday season!

Celebrate National Cotton Candy Day with Unique Flavors!

November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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🍭✨ #NationalCottonCandyDay is Dec 7!
Celebrate with fun flavors like maple bacon, Dubai chocolate, dill pickle & more.

Learn the sweet history behind this iconic treat 👇
https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/national-cotton-candy-day

National Cotton Candy Day is coming up on December 7th! Celebrate this light, fluffy confection with some amazingly unique flavors, like maple bacon, Dubai chocolate, dill pickle, and more! Learn about the history behind this deliciously sweet treat.

Warm Up Your Winter With These Hot Chocolate Mixes & Add-Ins

November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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🍫 ☕ Hot chocolate season is here! Whipped cream, marshmallows, or your favorite mix-ins—make every cup a winter favorite.

Read more:https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/hot-chocolate-mixes-add-ins
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No matter how. you like your cup of hot chocolate, this warm, satisfying beverage is an enjoyable experience for all. Add a little whipped cream, some marshmallows or whatever you want and this beverage will be a big hit with everyone this winter!

Cozy Up with Caramel and Chocolate Candies This Fall | Redstone Foods

November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Caramel & Chocolate may just be one of the peak flavor combinations of all time! Check out some of our top picks for this fall season favorite:
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The Ultimate Candy Lineup for Youth Sports Concessions

November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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🍬 Candy is the MVP of youth sports concessions! Boost impulse sales and profits while giving players and fans a quick, fun experience.

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The best youth sports concessions create a quick, fun experience for players and fans alike. While hot dogs and nachos are the hearty staples, candy is the high-profit MVP that will create plenty of opportunities for impulse purchases!

Doughlicious Delights: Cookie Dough Flavors Steal the Show!

November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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🍪 Relive the sweet nostalgia of grandma’s kitchen! Check out our edible cookie dough and gourmet cookie dough candies — now available wholesale. Explore flavors👇##CookieDough #GourmetCandy #RedstoneFoods

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National Cookie Dough Day is June 21st! Let's bring back some fond memories of making cookies at grandma's house by taking a look at our delectable edible cookie dough products and gourmet cookie dough candies available from our wholesale inventory!

Cracking History: The Fascinating Origin of Graham Crackers

November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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From health food origins to kitchen staple status, the journey of #grahamcrackers is a sweet tale filled with s'mores, pie crusts, cheesecakes, and candy bars! 🍪

Dive into their fascinating history at:
https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/origin-of-graham-crackers

The graham cracker has a pretty weird origin story. Join us as we explore the fascinating history of graham crackers, from their humble beginnings as a health food, to a starring role in baked goods, pie crusts, cheesecakes, s'mores and candy bars.

Deck the Aisles with Red & Green Candies for Christmas!

November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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🎅🍬 Sprinkle some joy into your store with festive red & green candies perfect for the holiday season! Transform your shop into a Christmas candy wonderland ❤️💚🎄 #christmascandy #festivesweets

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Now is the perfect time of the year to get your store into the holiday spirit with some amazing red and green candies for Christmas. Dazzle your customers with holiday cheer & transform your store into the ultimate holiday destination for shoppers!

Gummy Candy Greatness: Ranking the Best Gummies by Category

November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM

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Discover the best of the best in gummy candy! From vegan picks to ultra-soft classics — our guide has it all. 😋. 🐻🌈🍓 #RedstoneFoods #CandyLovers #GummyCandy

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Dive into the best gummy candies across a variety of different categories. From the softest gummies, the best vegan gummies, to the most true-to-life shapes and flavors, we’ve got it all covered in this best-of-the-best gummy candy guide!

The Art of Candy Displays: How to Attract More Customers

November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Opening a #candystore? Make it pop with eye-catching displays & vibrant décor! 🍬 Get sweet tips for creating the perfect candy shop vibe: 👇

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If you’re opening up your very own candy store, know that there are countless ways to attract more customers with an alluring décor and vibrantly fun candy displays. Here's some helpful tips to keep in mind when creating your candy shop’s ambiance!

Elevate Your Sweet Tooth with Gourmet & Artisan Candy Bars

November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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🍫 Craving something beyond the ordinary chocolate bar? Indulge in gourmet & artisan candy bars that blend flavor with luxury. ✨

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Chocolate bars are one of the sweetest indulgences in life. But sometimes, we yearn for something more refined, more sophisticated. Let's explore some gourmet & artisan candy bars that will leave your taste buds feeling adorned in lavish elegance!

Hot Cinnamon Candy: The Original Spicy Sweet! | Redstone Foods

November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Long before the rise of super-hot peppers & TikTok spice challenges, #cinnamon #candy was the original #spicy sweet that set our taste buds tingling. But the story of cinnamon begins long before nostalgic candies like Hot Tamales or Red Hots ever hit candy store shelves.
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Top 10 Iconic Candies to Try on National Candy Day

November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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🍬 Celebrate #NationalCandyDay on Nov 4! From classic chocolate bars to nostalgic treats, discover the sweetest favorites of all time.

👉 Full list here:
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National Candy Day is coming up on November 4th and we are so excited! Join us as we dive into some of the most iconic candies that are perfect for celebrating this year. These are some of the most popular candy bars & sweet treats of all time!

How Did Halloween Become the Candy Holiday?

November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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🎃 Happy Halloween from Redstone Foods! 🍬

Ever wonder how #Halloween became the “candy holiday”? From trick-or-treating to Jack-O’Lanterns, learn the spooky origins of your favorite traditions:
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How did Halloween become the “candy holiday” as we know it today? And, where did trick or treating, costumes and Jack-O'Lanterns come from?

Halloween Candy Traditions From Around the World!

October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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🎃 Halloween isn’t just about candy in the U.S.—it’s celebrated in unique ways around the world! 🍬From spooky treats to centuries-old customs, discover how different cultures bring their own twist to this eerie holiday.👻
https://redstonefoods.com/candy-soda-blog/halloween-candy-traditions

In the United States, we celebrate Halloween with a generous helping of some amazing Halloween candy. But how does the rest of the world celebrate the spooky holiday? Learn how our holiday customs are deeply-rooted in the histories of other cultures.

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Wholesale Candy, Soda & Snacks | Redstone Foods

October 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM

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For almost 60 years, Redstone Foods has been a partner to #candy retailers, helping manage inventory, protect profit margins, and building a strong business model with our industry-leading customer service.
Learn more:
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