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The hottest new products in the confectionery industry are candies and chocolates that contain CBD and THC. Here at Royal, we now carry a high-quality line of CBD gummies and tinctures from Funky Farms as well as a decadent array of CBD chocolates from Incentive Gourmet. While we know these products are delicious and contain high-quality CBD, we understand that many of our customers have a lot of questions and concerns when it comes to these types of products, and rightfully so. For those of you who are new to CBD, the information available on the subject can be confusing. We’ve put together this blog post to help answer some common questions related to CBD confectionery so that you can feel confident in choosing which products are right for you. Please be aware that the information we’re providing is not intended to be used in place of professional legal or medical advice.

No matter what it is you’re looking for these days, it seems like there are more options than ever. Just take a look at the choices you have in the cereal aisle of a supermarket or drive down a local street and count the number of pizza shops. Seeing as how National Candy Cane Day is December 26th, it had us thinking about how many new candy cane flavors have hit store shelves lately. While many of the new flavors sound delicious such as Swedish Fish and Cookies and Cream, others are downright weird. Here are 5 of the weirdest candy cane flavors you can try this holiday season.

Who doesn't love candy? It’s universally loved and can be enjoyed at any time! The great thing about Royal Wholesale is that we cater to not just the everyday kind of candy, but special occasions, too. We have candy for occasions like baby showers, Easter, Halloween and much more. If you’re having company over for Thanksgiving and you want to have some treats for the children and adults, Royal Wholesale can help with that. We offer candy-like pumpkin spice malt balls, mellow creme pumpkins and different types of caramel candy that would satisfy any sweet tooth. There are even chocolate foiled pumpkins that would be the perfect treat for dessert.

Summer is here, and with it comes outings, picnics, and trips to the beach. You and your friends, family, and little ones are bound to get hungry on these adventurous days, but bringing snacks and sweet treats with you to the beach presents some interesting problems such as heat and sand.

Candy isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when pairing alcohol with food. And candy is not typically combined with fruit in a dessert. We generally select salty, savory, or acidic flavors to accompany alcoholic beverages. The same approach is used for composing a fruit tray. However, you’ll miss experiencing the subtle contrasts and balances candy brings to these pairings if you don’t include them. Candy is perfect when you want just a little something sweet to go with your after-dinner beverage or fruit selection.

As many of you know, Valentine's Day is huge for the confectionery industry. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent over 1.7 billion dollars last year on candy and chocolate for the holiday. Valentine's Day 2018 is looking just as sweet for our industry. Below are some trends we can expect to see for Valentine's Day confectionery sales this year as well as some recommendations for how to capitalize on these trends.

The confectionery industry is truly growing at a rapid pace. The candy market has continued to see positive growth throughout 2015 and 2016 looks even brighter. With many big candy players already dominating the industry, newcomers are looking to shake things up. As consumers continue to spend more on sweet products, businesses are looking to provide more creative and sophisticated confectionery options. Here are some of the top confectionery trends for 2016.