Category Archives: Candy Industry

The Origins of Candy

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

When it comes to the origins of candy, the English word “candy” is derived from the Arabic word “qandi,” meaning something “made with sugar”, although one finds the word “candy” in English as early as the fifteenth century. Food historians … Continue reading →

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Good News for Chocolate Lovers!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

A recent study1 published in Nutrition Research provides good news for chocolate and candy lovers and confirms what we chocoholics always knew – we can eat chocolate, as well as candy, without any adverse health effects. The study found candy … Continue reading →

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The Chocolate Story

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Hey, chocolate lovers! The chocolate story is a tale you have all wanted to hear, see and learn about for your entire lives. And now you can! The Story of Chocolate.com was launched online by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) … Continue reading →

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2011 Western Candy Conference: 2012 Federal Farm Bill Sugar Policy Review

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

The 2011 Western Candy Conference was held in Carmel, California from March 30 through April 3 of this year. As you may know, the Western Candy Conference is a non-profit association which promotes the common interests of confectionery manufacturers (candy … Continue reading →

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