The Candy News

Sour and Sweet Candy Here to Stay

Despite uncomfortable side effects like a burnt tongue, people continue to enjoy all kinds of acidic sour candies.  Sour Patch Kids, one of the most popular sour candies on the market, are described in advertisements as “Sour. Sweet. Gone.”  This suggests that people enjoy them for their transition from sour acidity into tamely sweet gummy candies.  I truly enjoy these candies.

Want to learn about a class act CEO who is in charge of Trident Gum?

Want to learn about a class act CEO?  Read about Todd Stitzer, The Man Behind Cadbury Adams, at the BW Clifford Candy Education page.

 

Cadbury Adams makes great products such as Trident Gum.

Pros and Cons, Corporate America vs. Run Your Own Business

It seems in the corporation everyone wants to keep their job and this creative tension somehow fuels us to do great things so the company survives and in turn we do well also.  Fundamentally, this works with the exception of a couple key points.  Those exceptions are greed, jealousy and politics.

As the corporate jobs get fewer and outsourcing continues, it is harder and harder to keep a decent job in the US.  In order to secure, such employment the political element enters and take care of the boss and all related people in any way.  Perhaps this is good as it keeps the mass aligned but it can be slow as it in reality is just a big line or process that has to move.  Add a boss or group of bosses who do not care about the details and you end up with a non-optimal and frustrating work environment.  Just in case my boss reads this (as you some times do), you know you are the best and this does not pertain to you.

The small business route is also a very interesting alternative.  For a self-employed individual job, security is assured but business life is not.  All of the sudden customers are very important.  When negotiating a deal that 1% is yours or not yours and on a big enough deal it can mean something.  Excess inventory, accounts receivables …. all are very important.  Supplier quality takes a new meaning.  When a supplier sends the wrong candy or is constantly, short it is costing you personally and you cannot serve your customers well.

Yet the small business is yours.  Your work serves you. 

Some folks tend to lean toward the self-employment solution others corporate life and some like me both.

The question, which I ask you to blog about, is which is better:

1. Own your Own Business
2. Work in Corporate America.
3. Do both

Top Selling Mints and Hard candy

Recent studies have indicated that Tic Tacs are the top selling mint in the US.  Sales over a rolling year ending in Jan 2010 were almost $68 million dollars.  Comparatively Altoids or Altoids Mints were a close runner up with sales of just over $48 million dollars.  Very close and in third place were Ice Breakers coming in at close to $48 million dollars but a little shy of second place Altoids or Altoids Mints.  Listerine Pocket Paks sales were close to $27 million and Breathsavers came in fifth place at just under $20 million dollars.
The total reported sales of the five brands were approximately $210 million dollars.  This is a sample of data but gives you an idea of the leaders in the candy mint or breath freshener market.  I have been a avid Tic Tac consumer but certainly enjoy Altoids.  I particularly like the tin the Altoid Mints come in.  They are a classy accessory mint.

Candy cheers to the Duke Blue Devils

Candy cheers to the Duke Blue Devils as they hit 3-pointers and have the opportunity to win their fourth national title and first since 2001 after beating West Virginia 78-57. In addition to 3 pointers Singler, Smith and Scheyer scored big. 7 foot plus Zoubek stayed out of foul trouble and was dominant for the team. He grabbed multiple rebounds helping Duke win the rebounding battle leading to the win.

Confectionery Industry Ascending in Sales, Recent History and Predictions

The confectionery industry, despite an economy in recession, is ascending in sales and popularity.  Even with a health cautious world, chocolate, non-chocolate and gum sales are all predicted to rise as years pass by. However, the odds would seem to be against the confectionery industry, yet profit margins are expected to grow. With chocolate on top of the confectionery empire, it rakes in the majority of all confectionery sales yearly. Non-chocolate trails behind but still brings in a good share of the confectionery sales. Gum is responsible for the smallest share in sales.  Wholesale candy and candy store sales should stay strong despite increasing new players in the market.

Candy and The Quiet Revolution

Sources say there is a quiet revolution happening in the marketplace. Candy store sales of sugar-free, organic and other healthier-for-you snacks and candy are making the industry pay attention to consumer's dietary needs. New product lines debut each year promoting improved portion control, all-natural ingredients and a variety of nutritional benefits. The trend shows no signs of a downturn since analysts report these products have universal appeal from the elderly to young children.

Mars Inc, Cadbury, Nestle, Hershey, Kraft Foods battling it out for market share.

Candy Store Owner, Meet Joel

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The Candy Store Lens

Here is a real cool candy store lens to check out.  Just another friendly online gadget to enjoy.

BW Clifford Inc recently created a really great Wiki called AboutUs Wiki. The Wiki gives all sorts of great information about us.

The AboutUs.org Wiki has great information about the company including products for sale, company history and even has directions to the candy store. Our candy store serves customers throughout the globe. Our primary focus is in the United States with a large customer base locally to us in New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), including New York City (NYC), Pennsylvania (PA) including customers in Philadelphia (Philly). Delivery to these areas via UPS is typically within one to two business days. Site registration information is also available.

 

 The Wiki was a spot lighted article. There is even a video so you can meet me Joel the candy store owner. In addition just to make you feel good about us there are some customer testimonials.