Chocolate is just chocolate if you’ve never compared bars made in different countries. But just try American and British chocolate bars one after another, and you will probably notice they don’t taste the same. Many people who have done this usually describe American chocolate as sweeter and slightly tangy, while British chocolate tends to taste…
Some candy bars never get old. At least, that’s what we can say about treats that have stayed on store shelves for more than a century. Somehow they still manage to attract chocolate lovers all the time. Yes, candy bars disappear and reappear. Brands love to get the fans excited by reintroducing their favorite discontinued…
Many of us usually associate McDonald’s with burgers, fries, and the occasional McFlurry after a meal. But if you look back at its old menus, you may find sweet treats that have almost nothing in common with the modern McDonald’s menu that we all know. Do you remember the little boxes of McDonaldland Cookies or…
Candy mascots have been a part of the most famous brands’ marketing strategy for as long as mass-produced snacks have existed. That’s because it was easy to create a memorable character from television advertising, as it was the main source of entertainment for children for decades. If a mascot was funny, colorful, or had a…
Many of us have nostalgic feelings whenever we look at candy brands, such as Mars, Hershey, Skittles, or M&Ms on store shelves. All of their packages and tastes feel familiar, and it’s natural to love a few of them at the same time. But little do people know that behind these famous logos, there are…
Thai street food and local snacks are among the main reasons why travelers around the world often have Thailand on their bucket list. If you’ve ever been to this country, chances are that you’re still amazed by how many flavorful, diverse, cheap, and, at the same time, high-quality products you can find at random street…
You finally remember the chocolate bar you left in the cupboard, open the wrapper, and guess what? Your chocolate bar isn’t smooth and glossy brown anymore. For some reason, it has turned white and looks almost dusty. At first glance, it can look like mold. And considering chocolate is supposed to stay brown, you may…
Halloween is a very popular holiday with kids and adults alike. People love dressing up for fun, sharing candy and snacks with friends, family, and neighbors, and being able to give in to whimsy for a single night of every year. Most people take for granted that candy has always been a big part of…
Many people think of candy as a recent invention. There is some truth to that claim if one considers that mass-produced chocolate and candy have only really been a part of the manufacturing world since the 1950s. However, sweet treats are not a new concept at all, and we know that ancient peoples in South…
A candy that is truly successful can easily remain on the market for decades. But the candy industry changes at a fast pace. Products that were once popular can disappear, companies enter new international markets, and familiar brands are rebranded and sometimes merged. Therefore, not every part of our beloved candies stays the same. Sometimes,…
