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The University of Wisconsin-Madison hosts their 50th annual class this summer, July 15-27, 2012. The Resident Course in Confectionery Technology has graduated over 1200 students worldwide. For two weeks it’s all about candy…hard candy, soft candy, gummi candy, and chocolate, of course. Even bubblegum and chewing gum! Students study chemical and ingredient interactions, processing and sensory analysis, and more. There are lectures and then the real fun begins in the hands-on laboratory. Imagine mad candy scientists mixing corn syrup and sugars, oils and emulsifiers, panning and polishing …

Ice Pops Candy - Click Here To Buy! Summertime is here! The perfect summer day usually consists of getting out of the house and into the sunshine. Whether it’s taking a nice long bike ride or playing in the sprinklers, kids are going to be looking for a nice refreshing treat to end the active day with. These Ice Pops Vending Candies are great for just that. And the best part is, they don’t make a big mess like real popsicles do! Flavors include Fruit, Banana, Orange, Cherry, and Grape. Candymachines.com has a wide variety of mouthwatering treats that kids will love. Want a machine to ve …

Chewy Spree Candy - Click Here To Buy! How Much Candy Should I Vend? The settings on your candy machines are very important. You want to be profitable while not turning customers away. You have to find a happy medium. Customers will continue to come back to your machines if they think they are getting value for their money. Here is a list of some popular candies and a good amount for vending. Keep in mind these numbers are just suggestion. Always test your market to see what your customers respond well to. Skittles:  9 – 11 pieces Reese’s Pieces:  8 -10 pieces Mike & Ike: …

M&M's Plain Milk Chocolate Candy - Case - Click Here To Buy! M&M’s – An inspired candy! Do you know the history of the M&M?  The founder of Mars Company got the idea for the chocolate confection in the 1930’s during the Spanish Civil War when he saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with hard shells of chocolate – which prevented the candies from melting.  So, Mars got a patent for his own process and started producing them in 1941, and were served in cardboard tubes.  They really caught on during World War II and were exclusively sold to the military during the war.  Did …

Boston Beans Color Mix Candy - Click Here To Buy! Halloween Candy Sales High! With more than 20,000 products on the market, candy sales in America for this year’s Halloween topped $2.3 million, according the the National Confectioners Association. That confirms the trend this year that finds even with the poor economy Americans are willing to spend money to indulge in their passion for sweets. With two of the biggest holidays associated with sweets, Thanksgiving and Christmas, just around the corner all candy sales are sure to increase. So you’re ready for the holidays check out the enor …