Have you ever wondered if snacking habits such as portion control and food choices can tell you anything about your date? While it may sound far-fetched, there really is a correlation between snacking behavior and personality traits. In fact, there’s even a link between your date’s food preferences and their digital device usage and social media behavior.
Read moreDo you know what prosumers are? If you’re in the snack food business, you should know because they are shaping the future of your industry.
Read moreAccording to ancient Aztec lore, the god Quetzalcoatl brought the cacao tree to mankind when he came down from heaven on the beam of a star after stealing the plant from paradise. That legend may be the reason people have used reverent terms to refer to chocolate through the centuries, terms that have included “drink of the emperor” and “food of the gods.” While you may think those terms are contradictory since one refers to a liquid and the other references a solid, both accurately describe how humans have consumed chocolate throughout the ages.
Read moreThere’s no question that Americans eat a lot of candy. When it comes to world candy popularity, America is tough to beat. In fact, the average American eats almost 25 pounds of candy a year, half of which comes from chocolate bars. This translates to about one per week.
Read moreA fun idea for your next party is a candy buffet. They can really liven things up and put a smile on your guests’ faces.
Read moreFor some, Super Bowl Sunday is the greatest holiday of the year — it’s pretty fun even for people who don’t normally like football, too. After all, it’s an all-night party where you and your friends can enjoy some great football, great commercials, great camaraderie and of course, great food and drink.
Read moreIt’s the new year, and I’m sure you made some sort of resolution. By any chance, did it include losing weight?
Read moreWe’ve all been there: You’re on a long road trip heading to your family’s house for the holidays, and you realize that your stomach isn’t going to appreciate waiting another 50 miles to get some nourishment. Unfortunately, the nearest rest stop has a vending machine with utterly questionable, and unhealthy, options. Next time, you vow to take snacks for your road trip that are healthy, nutritious and yummy.
Read moreOne of the delights of Christmas is the Christmas stocking stuffers. Seeing your children reach into those stockings and pull out Christmas treats is an unparalleled joy—and when it comes to stocking stuffers, candy is one of the greatest options.
Read moreHalloween is a lot of fun. It’s fun for kids, of course, but it can be a lot of fun for parents, too. It’s great to watch your kids drag home their big Halloween candy haul and eat themselves into a dreamlike candy haze. But the next morning, there may be a little too much leftover Halloween candy for your kids to eat — although they may disagree.
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