When my dad visits my house, he always enjoys a shopping spree at the local Asian grocery store. I never know what he’s going to come home with, and this time he brought back a cup of Meiji Yan Yan Double Cream.
For seventy-nine cents, we got a 1.55oz cup that had ten tubular crackers […]

Here is another candy brought back from my friend traveling in Germany (Alpenliebe - Espresso Caramelle Colate was the first), this time it’s Ritter Sport Blutorange weisse Joghurt-Schokolade, which translates into Blood Orange with Yogurt Chocolate. I was a little tentative to try this, because well..how often do you get to try Blood Orange candy? […]

Coming all the way from Italy in my friend’s luggage we have Alpenliebe, manufactured by Perfetti Van Melle. Perfetti is probably best known in the US for Mentos and AirHeads. If you’re wondering what Alpenliebe are like, imagine the size, shape, and consistency of a Werther’s Original if it was caramel flavored, now dip it […]

As competition at the World Cup steps up into the knockout round, a soccer-candy-themed party could be a great excuse to get some friends together and celebrate summer.
From stamped gumballs to an artfully crafted replica of the World Cup trophy, there’s a soccer candy product for almost any fan on any budget. My favorite […]

Here’s a candy trivia item I discovered the other day:
What two candy bars were found in the farmhouse near the hole Saddam Hussein was found in when he was captured by U.S. forces? (Yes, I know this is OLD news, but I hadn’t started Candy Addict when this happened and I have never heard […]

A reader recently sent me the above picture and this email:

Brian –
Were you at the candy show this year?
I passed by a small booth, saw this product from Europe, and thought of your website immediately. I took a photo from my mobile phone, so you if you like, you can add this […]

Oddly enough, my review of Deep Fried Snickers is one of the most visited pages here on Candy Addict. Recently, the topic of fried candy bars came up in discussion in the candyswappers group. Sarah had this to say:
If you’re a New Yorker, there’s the always wonderful Chip Shop in Park Slope. They deep […]

Somebody call Webster’s, I think there is a new definition of irony…. a candy maker is purchasing a health food company. That’s right, Nestle, the candy-maker extraordinaire, responsible for such brands as Dreyer’s Ice Cream, KitKat & Stouffer’s, announced that they will be purchasing weight loss company Jenny Craig.
Nestle will be purchasing the company from […]

Taste of Nature, Inc. the manufacturer of Cookie Dough Bites, Care Bears Gummi Bears, Sqwigglies, Muddy Bears, Shari Candies and Cotton Candy Swirl has announced this month that they will be debuting Nathan’s Famous Gummi Hot Dogs in July of 2006. These fruit-flavored gummies are in the shape of America’s favorite food – […]

In celebration of the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup (I live near Raleigh, NC - GO ‘CANES!), I thought I’d look into what hockey-themed candy is available. Turns out there’s not much. Here’s what I found:

Hockey Puck Gum: sour candy gum in a reusable hockey puck
Fudgie Puck and Rink Bar: chocolate, hockey-themed, fund-raising […]