A 178% spike in global cocoa prices in 2024 sent shockwaves through the U.S. candy industry, exposing the vulnerability of small retailers just as Halloween—their busiest season—approached.
Seven days before Halloween, CandyWarehouse.com, a Texas-based bulk candy retailer, filed for bankruptcy under $2.8 million in liabilities. The timing could not have been worse: Halloween drives ...
Former broadcast journalist Stacey Marks Nectow founded Pure Sugar Candy, a handcrafted candy company that's gaining online popularity. The company utilizes social media, particularly TikTok, for ...