CANDY

Whenever I hear the name Peeps, my initial reaction is always the same: why?

Federal workplace safety authorities have fined a central Pennsylvania confectionary factory more than $14,500 following an accident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate.

For some it's a yuck, for others it's a yum. Personal feelings aside, candy corn is back again, and here are some fun facts about this classic seasonal treat.

Candy. Everyone has a favorite kind.

Spending on Halloween candy should reach $3.1 billion in 2022 according to the National Retail Foundation, which is an all-time high.

The candy company says it won't be able to make enough candy to fully meet holiday demand this year.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

Fear not -- it's just a little candy. We're here to give you some ideas on when to eat it.

Man wins candy factory after finding Indiana’s golden ticket.

It really makes no difference which Twix bar you grab if you're going to make your entire plate taste like the candy bar.

However, if you’re on the fence about passing out Halloween candy this year, maybe you could give one of these pandemic-friendly ideas a try. Dixie cups - You can place candy pieces in a Dixie cup and place them on a table in your driveway. HALLOWEEN 2020 Preps: Tonight we are packing our Halloween goody bags for trick-or-treaters! Sour Candy is my #1 Posted by Candace Campos News 6 on Tuesday, October 13, 2020Place candy bags around your yard - You could group some candy into plastic bags and place them around your front yard. Halloween candy shoot - If simple isn’t for you, then this decorated candy shoot is for you.

The Jelly Belly founder is pulling off a Willy Wonka-style treasure hunt. Ahead of his retirement, David Klein is launching a golden ticket contest in which one lucky winner gets their very own candy factory. The gold tickets are in the form of necklaces, with a verification code on them. Klein, who no longer owns Jelly Belly, says he is giving away a Candyman Kitchens in Florida to one grand prize winner. As of Tuesday morning, however, the website to claim the clues wasnt working.

It's never too early for tricks and treats, right? Hershey has joined forces with retailers to have their products available earlier than usual. Candy makers fear the COVID-19 pandemic might negatively affect sales during what is typically their biggest season. Target, Walmart and Walgreens told CNN Business they’re holding off on Halloween candy until early fall. A survey done for the Confectioners Association says fewer people plan to hand out candy on Oct. 31.

Crocs wants you to wear food on your feet. Crocs announced Wednesday it has collaborated with Peeps for a limited-edition clog that features the popular marshmallow Easter candy. Don’t forget the charm shaped like the iconic Peeps chicks on top. If you don’t want Peeps on your feet, you can purchase just the candy-shaped charm. Just when you thought Crocs had thought of it all.