For 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.
Read moreOver 50 percent of consumer purchases are driven by a person’s emotions. This is particularly true when a shopper is wavering between two brands offering the same product. In his book “The Brand Gap,” Marty Neumeier writes, “A retail package is the last and best chance to make a sale.” If your product’s packaging is successful at reaching consumers on an emotional level, it may increase the likelihood you’ll be able to capitalize on your last and best chance to make a sale.
Read moreKids aren’t known for being able to hide their disappointment when they get Halloween candy they dislike. If you want to avoid seeing downcast faces on the goblins, witches and super heroes who stop by your door this Halloween, it’s time to get creative.
Read moreAccording to Statsta.com, retail sales of packaged goods sold under private labels go up and up every year. In 2021, these sales amounted to $199 billion, which is an increase from the year before. Private labels, often known as store brands, are a low-cost and good-quality alternative to national brands. Store brands often result in a higher profit than national brands, benefiting retailers in more ways than one.
Read moreAre you one of the many Americans who can’t get enough of anything offering a sweet and salty flavor combination? A long-time favorite of top French and American chefs, it has only been in recent years where salted caramel candy and other sweet-salty caramel food and beverage treats have gained widespread acceptance in the U.S. If you’re a connoisseur of all things sweet and salty, then salted caramels may be the perfect choice when it comes to pleasing your palate.
Read moreThe weather affects our lives in so many ways. Think of how much harder it is to get to work done during a snowstorm or torrential downpour – and doesn’t everyone seem to be in a much better mood on a bright, sunny day than when it’s dark and gloomy outside? Believe it or not, the weather and humidity can also play a prominent role in the process of making candy, as it can have a dramatic impact on the quality of the finished product.
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