The seed everyone loves
Whether you consume it or put it on your face the cacao bean seed, which to most people is known as chocolate , makes everyone’s life a little more pleasant.
Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree’s cantaloupe-sized bean pods. Actually it’s the slimy seeds inside the pod that manufacturers use to make the chocolate candy, chocolate drinks, and the cosmetics we all use.
This love of chocolate all started 3,200 years ago during the time of the Olmec peoples of Middle America . Later the Mayans drank the bitter seed extract with every meal, and traded it with the Aztecs.
The Europeans were introduced to chocolate by Christopher Columbus who gathered cacao seeds and took them back to Spain in 1502. The Spaniards discovered that adding sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to the seeds took away the bitter taste.
Then the Dutch and Italian sailors came across cacao seeds and took them back to their respective countries. Chocolate soon became so popular with Europeans that they started plantations throughout the tropics.
A Dutch chocolate maker, Conrad van Houten, invented a process of removing the fat from the roasted cacao seed in 1828 which produced a fine cocoa. This allowed for the making of chocolate drinks and for combining chocolate with sugar and remixing it with cocoa butter to create a solid form. It wasn’t until 1849 that Joseph Storrs Fry produced the first sweet, edible solid chocolate. That was followed in 1867 with the invention of chocolate milk by Henri Nestle. Soon after a process known as conching, developed by Rudolphe Lindt, made chocolate more blendable and enhanced the quality of the candy. Then chocolate became more affordable and the all the world craved it.
Chocolate not only tastes great, it’s also good for your health. It’s high in antioxidants, and phenolic compounds which help combat coronary disease. Phenolics prevents fat-like substances in the bloodstream from oxidizing and clogging the arteries. Some phenolic compounds known as flavonoids combat heart disease, and the serotonin, endorphins and phenyl ethylamine in chocolate not only alter our moods, but can lead to romance.
Today West Africa produces 40 percent of the world’s cocoa, while Mars and Hershey’s companies control two-thirds of the $16-billion a year North American chocolate market.
Candymachines.com offers a fine selection of chocolates for use in vending machines as well as chocolate favorites for personal candy snacking pleasure.
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My sister told me about these little bright red gumball banks she ordered for her kids online from candymachines.com . So for Christmas my dad bought one for our 4-year-old daughter.
It came full of white, orange, pink, yellow and green gumballs, and it is the perfect size for her little fingers. Dad gave her some coins too, and we had so much fun watching her. She gets really serious when she puts the coin in the slot and slides the handle, then suddenly she screams with delight every time a gumball drops down the chute. Now she has us all playing a guessing game of which color gumball will come down the chute next.
I like the fact that it is safe for her because it is made of a heavy plastic, not glass, and also it is made in the U.S.A.
Dad said when we run out of gumballs we can order more from candymachines.com and that they even carry Sugar Free gumballs. I see on their website that when my daughter gets older we have lots of bigger gumball banks to choose from!
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The National Confectioners Association (NCA) reports that the sales of sugar free gum and candy increased significantly during 2008. With reports that a large percentage of Americans are over weight or obese, this is a good sign that people are becoming more conscious of the in-between-meal treats they are enjoying.
The NCA report shows that sugar free gum sales increased 11.9%, licorice went up 9.2% and non-chocolate chewy candy sales are up 6.8%.
With these percentages in mind vending route operators may want to include these items in their next order for higher sales this upcoming new year. Besides sugar free gum , candymachines.com also offers licorice petites, in bulk. These easily dispense in vending machines with adjustable candy wheels so you can control the number of pieces that vend per quarter turn.
For office or home chewy munchies, Giant Chewy Nerds and chewy Nerds Rope Candy has gained in popularity. And, to name just a few, Dubble Bubble gum , Licorice Vines and traditional Nips candy are all great sugar free delights to have available.
There are always folks who can’t resist chocolate candy. And the NCA reports that chocolate candy in bags are leading the way in stronger every day sales. You can get a variety of bulk chocolate candy at great prices from candymachines.com .
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I have a very large family. I am one of 11 children. Most of my siblings have kids so it can be a bit costly come Christmas time. Every year I have to walk the line of getting something awesome for them and not spending a lot of money for my husband. This year I decided to get everyone their own gumball machines!
I got 6 of the small gumball banks from candymachines.com in both colors, red and silver with jr. gumballs of course. When my nieces and nephews, ranging in ages from 6 – 10 years old, opened up their gifts, the expressions on their little faces were priceless! They screamed with delight and immediately put the quarter I had taped to the box in the machine for their first piece of gum. I also got a Tim Mee toy gumball machine for my 2 year old nephew so that he could join in the fun. He put his penny in and of course had so much fun making it work he started looking for other pennies.
I didn’t want to leave my kids out but they are teenagers and gumball banks maybe a little too young for them so I got them their very own gumball vending machine for the family room. They were so excited to see it. For one quarter, they get a 1” gumball . We get to keep the quarters and replenish the stock of gumballs when it runs out.
The really great thing about all of these gifts is that they can also dispense candy, like M&M’s , Skittles or even Runts . The banks need no modifications at all and the vending machine only needs a spare candy wheel. It is like getting 2 great presents in one. As a parent I keep thinking of all the great things I can do to get my kids to earn their quarters.
I think I may have won the Best Gift Giver title at Christmas this year in the eyes of all the kids!
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Newly released and in popular demand is the Homies Series #11 Acorn Vending Machine Capsule fill. This highly collectible series is now made for 75 cent vend for 2” vending machines.
Candymachines.com offers the favorite Homies Series #11 Vending Machine Capsules which includes 24 new Homies characters. Some of the unique personas, for example, include Dreds, Lil Missy, Double X, and BBQ Beto. The distinct names of these characters represent the physical appearance of each one.
Homies are a group of tightly knit Chicano friends who have grown up in the same Mexican American neighborhood in East Los Angeles . Created by David Gonzales, Homies first came on the scene in 1998 as plastic figurines exclusively sold in vending machines. Each Homie has its own positive life story about overcoming the negativity of inner-city existence. Everyone seems to know at least one actual individual in their life that replicates a Homie, and this gives the figurines a human quality, which adds to their popularity. Today, Homies are known throughout the world as one of the most admired series of collectibles ever to be produced.
These new and original Homies Series 11 Vending Machine Capsules are sure to be an enormous hit and boost your vending sales. Every Homies collector will want to add these new faces to their collection!
At $64.00 for a 250 count it’s a steal. Plus for $6.00 more you can get the display card for your machines.
Place your order now with candymachines.com as there’s just a limited supply available.

Homies Vending Machine Capsules
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Many of us wait until the last minute to hectically finish our Christmas shopping. Adding to the stress, is the difficulty of buying for those people who have everything. We all have a few of those right?
Candymachines.com is making your last-minute shopping easy with candy-related gifts like; gumball banks, themed gumball dispensers, giant PEZ dispensers, candy ornaments, M&M ornaments and lights, even dog and cat treat dispensers.

Acrylic Gumball Bank
Your search is over for that unique gift, surprise them with a sweet present this Christmas.
Check-out all the great gift ideas and order right-away for quick delivery!
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Flashy Fashion and Blackstone Jewelry Arrives
Just in time for the new year candymachines.com has added new jewelry filled capsules for your toy vending machines. If you’re looking for new items to fill your toy vending machines check out the Fashion Jewelry vending capsules and Blackstone Jewelry Vending Capsule that candymachines.com now has available in stock.
The Fashion Jewelry vending capsules are filled with heart necklaces, finger rings with red, blue and green stones, silver and gold rope necklaces and lots of other shiny jewelry that will make any girl’s eyes sparkle.
The Blackstone Jewelry Vending Capsule collection has bracklets, necklaces, and earrings in colors and styles that will make every little girl feel grown up and beautiful.
These 2” capsules come in 250 count fills at $48.00. A display card for your machines is an additional $6.00 from candymachines.com.
Watch for other new items at candymachines.com in the near future.
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Winter is upon us and there is no better time to take advantage of candymachine.com monthly specials. As always, these special offers are first-come first-served, so order early for the best selection. December offerings include something for everyone. Whether you’re a vending route operator, a business owner or just looking for unique fun gifts. Who wouldn’t want to play the Foosball Soccer Gumball Machine! Kids (and adults) will be lining up to play this. The best of both worlds - vending gumballs and an entertaining game of skill. This would make a terrific addition to family game room too - a game room that pays for itself!

Foosball Soccer Gumball Machine
While this machine is perfect for places that have a little space, need a little entertainment and want to score huge profits, the list of December specials continues with everything from 10-Way Pro vending machines to Nitwitz Banana Heads candy. So be sure to look through the December specials at candymachines.com and take advantage of their pricing.
As an additional note, with this combination of items on special for December, there has been no better time to start-up your own vending business or add to what you’re already doing with the Mint Vending Machine, it’s a classic nostalgic 1920’s looking mint dispenser that looks great wherever you place it, and it offers a very inexpensive start in vending (available with floor stand). Also on special for December are the Chlorophyll Chicle Chews gum tablets which make the perfect vend product for the Mint vending machine. You might remember previous blog entries about this new breath freshening gum product - perfect for restaurants, bars, laundromats and everywhere else customers want fresh breath.

1920's era Mint vending machine - perfect for Chlorophyll Chicle Chews
You could get this stylish Mint vending machine and 9900ct. Chicle Chews for less than $150 right now and start your business by New Years!
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Gumballs and hard candy can be used to create a sweet wreath for your front door. All you’ll need for this project are gumballs in different sizes, different shapes and colors of hard candy, a coat hanger or wreath form, some ribbon, a hot glue gun and some scissors.
To make a candy wreath, choose individually wrapped candies that have twist ties on each end like Tootsie Rolls or Bubble Gum. You will need approximately 3 pounds of candy for a 6-8 inch wreath. Cut a 6 inch piece of wire that is quite heavy and can hold its own form. Using pliers bend both ends of the wire down 1/4 inch to create hooks that can be fastened together to create a circle. Depending on how thick your wire is, you may want to use a paint can or other form to wrap the wire around for a smoothly bent circle. You could also purchase a pre-made circle wire form from a craft supply store but I recommend cutting it in two and adding your own hooks as mentioned above. Why? It is easier to tie on the candy if you are not limited to a tight circle.
Next cut a 2-3 foot strand of curling ribbon. Tie one end of the ribbon to the end of your wire form. Loop your ribbon over your wire to create a small hole where you will add the candy wrapper ends. Without pulling the ribbon tight, use you other hand to loop your ribbon over the bottom end of the first loop to create a tying method that works like a running loop stitch.
Start with one piece of candy wrapper ends put in the loop and pulled tight, then add two at once. Push the pieces tightly against the first candy. The wax on the curling ribbon will help hold each piece in place so that it is not necessary to tie a complete knot. The candies will automatically spin around the wire for a full 3 dimensional look.
After the candy is tied on you can re-hook your circle and tie a big ribbon to cover up the metal hook closure. Be sure and keep your wreath out of the heat. Candy pieces can be taken off carefully leaving the papers on the wreath to keep it looking nice even when the candy is being eaten!
Add a few round red gumballs in clear wrap to add the hollyballs to complete your holiday wreath! The Tootsie Rolls wreath is very cute when you add a red, brown and white plaid ribbon to the top. You can tie in cinnamon sticks or cookie cutters to create a gingerbread look wreath.
Gumballs and candy come in a variety of colors which will give you lots of potential wreath variations. Use your imagination. Be creative and have fun!
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Candy Crane Machine
We’ve all tried our luck at grabbing a favorite candy or toy from the big Candy Crane Claw Machine in the local arcade. Now candymachines.com offers a home size version that will give young and old hours of entertainment and a prize, too!
The Candy Crane Claw Machine mini size is just like the standard arcade game in a size that fits any table or counter in your home. You can fill the bright red trimmed machine with most small candy and toys. It stands 13.5” high and uses either tokens (included) or coins.
The Candy Crane Claw Machine is easy to operate. It comes with three joysticks to make the claw move forward, backward, sideways or up and down just like its big brother. Once your coin or token is in the machine the music starts playing. When you have the claw over the candy or toy you want lower the claw and grab the treat. The Candy Crane Claw delivers the treat through the chute.
If you miss the treat the first time, quickly try again because there’s no time to waste. When the music stops playing so does your chance to win the prize. Then it’s time to play another token or coin and try again.
The Mini Candy Crane Claw Machine from candymachines.com at $39.50 is a perfect Christmas gift for the entire family to enjoy! And for more great holiday gift ideas click on candymachines.com
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Did you know that you can enjoy great tasting candy without the sugar?
Nestle’s NIPS creamy, sugar free candy fills the desire to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Known as an “adult’ candy and for its unbelievably creamy texture, NIPS were introduced more than 80 years ago. They were named Pearson NIPS since the early 1920’s. Nestlé purchased NIPS in 1989, and the "Pearson" name was dropped in Fall 2000.
NIPS candy is a hard candy, however, as it melts in your mouth it softens to offer a slight chew. These bit size delights have an unmistakable hint or “nip” of flavor and are different from other hard candies because they are a milk-based hard caramel. The dairy ingredients make NIPS’ texture exceptionally smooth and creamy.
Candymachines.com offers this hard candy in the popular Coffee and Caramel flavors. The 3.25 oz. bags are available either as a 6 pack, or in a 12 count box. If you want both flavors, Candymachines.com offers a combination mix of 6 bags—3 Caramel and 3 Coffee. Either flavor is a great little desert to top off a meal or snack!
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BRRR – It’s already freezing at the North Pole so jolly old St. Nick and his trusty side kick Polar Bear are high tailing it out of the cold and snow early this year in the form of Giant PEZ Candy Roll Dispensers.
These 12” high dispensers are a great Christmas gift for your PEZ collector friends and relatives, plus they come with 12 packs of PEZ and play Jingle Bells too.
Get your Christmas shopping done early at candymachines.com while they offer you a warm and fuzzy discount on these unique PEZ collectibles and other great gift ideas.

Holiday Giant PEZ Dispensers
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Everyone’s doing it – Going Green that is. With the shrinking of the ice caps and the pollution of our sky and land, going green is the politically correct way to go. You can show your support for the environment with Go Green Stickers from candymachines.com. The stickers are machine ready and packaged in folders for your convenience. They are perfect for sticker/tattoo vending machines. Candymachines.com offers them in 300 count boxes.
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With gas prices sky high driving your car anywhere these days can be an expensive proposition. Christmas is just around the corner and candymachines.com has a great gift idea for that gas guzzling commuter on your holiday gift list.
The Gas Pump Gumball Machine Bank is a fun way for your friends and relatives to save up gas money for their next visit to Grandma’s house or their next trip to visit you. And they can curb their sweet tooth with a tasty gumball at the same time!
This antique style gas pump is bright red with a removable nozzle and a black handle that springs forward to pump out a tasty gumball. The Gas Pump Gumball Bank can be set up to accept all coins or can be adjusted for free dispensing.
Check out candymachines.com for holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Gas Pump Gumball Banks
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Now is the time to be thinking ahead. The holidays will be behind us in a flash during this busy season and the ball will be dropping before you know it. Now is the time to step back and assess your goals for the coming new year. Are you looking for a new way to make money? A way to increase your income without the time requirements of a second job? A way to go into business for yourself without breaking the bank?
Start the new year by getting a foot in the door of a multi-billion dollar industry. One that requires very little investment, very little time, barely any effort, and is sure to turn a profit even while you sleep. Of course I’m talking about vending, how else could you accomplish all these things!
Celebrate 2009 as the year you ‘got into vending’, a memory that will be looked back on with fondness. One of those, “Why didn’t I do that sooner!” moments. All it takes to make the first step is purchase one vending machine, placing it and load it with sweet profit-packed stuff. From that point on, every drop of the quarter, every twist of the crank means money in your pocket and smiles for your customers.
Getting your start in vending is as simple as selecting and ordering a vending machine and candy and/or gumballs - just one machine gets you in the business, and they’re not expensive. Single vending machines sell for as little as $55 or you could get a floor-standing triple-head like the one pictured below for as little as $159 right now (a triple-head allows you to cover all the bases by offering something for every taste).

Triple Shop Gumball and Candy Machine
Add some product (like bulk candy, gumballs or jawbreakers), place the machine, and you are in business by 2009! With this minimal investment, you get the opportunity to see if the business suites your needs. Once you realize the potential, you will be clamering for more machines, more locations, more candy and more profit! This is one of the best (and certainly the least expensive) ways to go into business for yourself.
What are you waiting for? Start your vending business by contacting candymachines.com and ordering now, and have everything ready and in place by January 2009. The year you start your own business.
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Decorating with candy can be loads of fun and it’s a great way to bring your family together for a holiday activity. A few ideas are:
Make a hanging candy ornament
Glue a piece of ribbon in a loop to the top of a styrofoam ball with a low temperature glue gun. This will be for hanging your ornament once it is completely decorated. Next, cover your styrofoam ball with gumballs or hard candy using the low temperature hot glue gun. Hang it from a door knob in your house or anywhere else that strikes your fancy.
Create a gumball picture frame
Find a simple wooden frame and paint it the color of your choice. Glue hard gumballs onto the frame using a hot glue gun to add a whimsical touch. Spray with an acrylic sealer to protect the surface.
Or, get an inexpensive slide-in plastic frame with no borders. Place a narrow line of craft glue (like Goop) around the front edges of the frame, and arrange candies in your favorite colors and pattern.
These frames are adorable for a child’s room.
Candy mobile

Holiday Crafts…Decorate with Candy and Gumballs!
To create a frame for the mobile, wrap four 8″-long sticks or plastic dowels with ribbon; secure ends with glue. Lay two of the sticks parallel to each other, about 3″ apart. Place the other two sticks on top, perpendicular to the first two (in a pattern that looks like a tic-tac-toe board). Secure the four overlapping corners with thin twine. Cover the twine with 2′ strands of ribbon in a contrasting color, pulling ends up and tying them together to hang the mobile. Now tie 8 (for Hanukkah) or 12 (for Christmas) 1′-long strands of thinner ribbon to hang down from the frame. Attach candies to each strand (several pieces on each strand for the eight days of Hanukkah, two pieces on each strand for the 24 days before Christmas). Use a variety of your favorite candies or gumballs in different colors or interesting shapes. Hang the mobile, then tie a star-shaped cookie cutter in the center above the frame.
See how candy and gumball décor can bring good cheer to your holidays!
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You’ve read or heard the news reports that some candy is contaminated with melamine from China. That’s not the case with Hershey and Mars candies. So, you can buy the Hershey and Mars brands candy with the confidence that they are safe, quality candies.
Whether you chocoholics prefer Hershey’s Reeses’s and Kissables or Mars
Melt-in-your-mouth M&Ms, candymachines.com is the answer to your prayers.
That’s not all, candymachines.com provides an enormous variety of candy for every occasion.

Safe Candy in the U.S.
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Calling all candy and gumball lovers! The holidays are fast approaching and why not decorate your holiday house with candy and gumballs? Express your love of candy by creating whimsical home décor out of tasty treats.
For Thanksgiving, add a touch of falling autumn leaf colors with Reese’s Pieces Candy and French Burnt Peanuts Candy, or Apple Cinnamon and Black Cheery flavored Gumballs.
One of our most popular candies for creating home décor at Christmas are Boston Beans Candy in traditional holiday red, white, and green colors. These candy coated peanuts are available in a 25 lb Case or 5 lb Bag Gumballs also come in traditional holiday colors, or there are even more to select from for your special ‘theme color’ decor.
Whatever kind of candy, jawbreaker or gumball you choose will make an easy to do, inexpensive and attractive table decoration or centerpiece. Simply place the candy or gum in a clear vase. This looks especially well put-together when you have multiple vases in varying heights with a single color candy or gum in each. Or, try the layered look. Layer the bottom of the clear vase with one gumball color. Once that layer is complete, add a second layer of gumballs in a color that complements the first. Keep adding layers with as many colors that fits your theme until you reach the top of the vase.
And, clear bowls filled with colorful wrapped candy make fun decorations, plus you can offer them to your guests when they visit. There’s something warm and homey about discovering a bowl of candy at a house you’re visiting. Try to keep the type of candy you offer consistent with the décor of your home. If your home is decorated with antiques and nostalgia, choose some of the nostalgic candies from our packaged candies and novelty candy lines to enhance your décor. For families, Nerds Gumballs and Nerds Candy are a favorite with kids of all ages. Or, keep them entertained with Extra Large Jawbreakers!
Your favorite sweets can serve as fun yet inexpensive holiday decorations to add color and cheer to any room in your home.
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Nerds vending machine refill gumballs are now available in 850 count case. Be sure to take advantage of our multiple case discounts on bulk gumballs.

Nerds Vending Gumballs
Same great tasting Nerds candy centered gumballs, now available in the 850 count case, 1″ diameter size. Nerds gumballs are also available in 700 count case and individually wrapped nerds gumballs.
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Good & Plenty Vending Candy - The old-fashioned soft and chewy licorice candy is still plenty good today! Made by Hershey Candy, this nostalgic chewy licorice candy is well known for it’s bright pink and white candy shell coatings. Comes with a FREE eye catching 3D image display card for your bulk vending machine. Includes six - 5 lb bags of candy.
 Good and Plenty Vending Machine Refill Candy
GOOD & PLENTY candy was first produced by the Quaker City Confectionery Company in Philadelphia in 1893 and is the oldest branded candy in the United States. Choo Choo Charlie, the engineer who fueled his train with GOOD & PLENTY candy, first appeared in advertisements in 1950.
Do you remember the words to the Choo Choo Charlie GOOD & PLENTY candy theme song?
Once upon a time there was an engineer
Choo Choo Charlie was his name, we hear.
He had an engine and he sure had fun
He used GOOD & PLENTY candy to make his train run.
Charlie says “Love my GOOD & PLENTY!”
Charlie says “Really rings my bell!”
Charlie says “Love my GOOD & PLENTY!”
Don’t know any other candy that I love so well! |
Timeline
| 1893 |
GOOD & PLENTY Candy was first produced by the Quaker City Confectionery Company in Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1950 |
Choo Choo Charlie, the engineer who fueled his train with GOOD & PLENTY Candy, first appeared in advertisements. |
| 1973 |
Warner-Lambert purchased GOOD & PLENTY candy |
| 1982 |
Beatrice Foods purchased GOOD & PLENTY candy and moved to St. Louis. |
| 1983 |
Huhtamaki Oy purchased Leaf Brands, the confectionery division of Beatrice Foods. |
| 1996 |
Hershey Foods Corporation acquired the Leaf North American confectionery operations from Huhtamaki Oy of Helsinki, Finland. |
| 2008 |
GOOD & FRUITY is added to the GOOD & PLENTY family! |
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| Kosher Status: Ko |
| Serving Size 33 pieces (40 g) |
| Amount Per Serving |
%DV * |
| Total Calories 140 |
| Calories from Fat |
| Sodium 120 mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35 g |
12% |
| Sugars 25 g |
|
| Protein less than 1 g |
1% |
| |
| Vitamin C |
0% |
| Calcium |
0% |
| Iron |
0% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: |
| |
Calories: |
2,000 |
2,500 |
| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
| |
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There’s one sure way to know that the company you’re doing business with
is honest, reliable and trustworthy. It’s easy to do that by checking out the company with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Candymachines.com recently received top honors with an A+ rating from the San Diego and Imperial counties area BBB.
How did the BBB come up with the A+ ranking for candymachines.com?
The BBB uses 16 standards to rank businesses that belong to the organization. Using objective information and actual incidences of a business’ behavior BBB professionals verify and evaluate the information. Included in the 16 standards are the business’ experience in the industry, time in operation, complaints against the business, and resolution of the complaints, plus government actions against the business.
The BBB is a private non-profit, neutral third party reporting organization. Since 1912 the BBB has provided assistance to businesses and consumers alike. Among the BBB’s missions are assisting consumers when abuses are reported, maintaining the business integrity through self-regulation, resolving disputes between consumers and business, monitoring advertisements for clarity and truth, and the rating of businesses. When you do business with a BBB accredited company you can be confident of their integrity and reliability.
Candymachines.com A+ ranking with BBB gives you the confidence that every time you do business with them you will come away with a quality product and a smile on your face.
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candymachines.com is proud to introduce the NEW Giant Chewy Nerds from Wonka. Giant Chewy Nerds have a bumpy, cruncy, colorful NERDS candy shell and a chewy, gummy, gooey jelly bean center. Each package features strawberry, grape, watermelon, lemon, and orange flavors.
Availiable now at candymachines.com for as low as $11.99 for twelve packages.

Giant Chewy Nerds
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Make sure you take advantage of hit movies like Disney’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and the profit potential they provide. Keeping your machines stocked with current vending machine stickers, vending machine tattoos, and vending machine toys is a sure way to maximize your profits on your vending route. Be sure to see our Madagascar Vending Tattoos and other vending machine refill supplies.
‘Madagascar 2: Escape from Africa’ roars with $63.5 million opening weekend
LOS ANGELES – Families herded into movie theaters for another trek with stranded zoo animals as the animated sequel "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" led the weekend with a $63.5 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The haul for the DreamWorks Animation comedy far surpassed the $47.2 million debut for "Madagascar" over Memorial Day weekend in 2005. Its three-day total also beat the $61 million gross the first movie took in over that full four-day holiday weekend.
"It just shows people seem happy to escape to the movies and have a good laugh," said Anne Globe, head of marketing for DreamWorks Animation.
While parents with children were the bulk of the audience, "Madagascar" also drew teens and adults on their own, who made up half the audience on Friday and one-third on Saturday, Globe said.
Premiering in second place with $19.3 million was the Universal Pictures comedy "Role Models," starring Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd as immature adults sentenced to community service as mentors for two misfit youths.
The weekend’s other new wide release, the Weinstein Co. music comedy "Soul Men," opened weakly with $5.6 million, despite the lure of Samuel L. Jackson and his late co-stars, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes, who died last summer. Jackson and Mac play an estranged singing team on a reunion road trip to a memorial concert.
Mac also was among the voice cast for the "Madagascar" sequel, providing vocals as Zuba, the father of Ben Stiller’s Alex the lion.
"Certainly, he just brought a wonderful heart to the role of Zuba. We were just fortunate to have him for that character," Globe said.
The movie also reunites voice stars Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen as the animal gang crash lands in an African nature preserve.
Disney’s "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," which had been No. 1 the previous two weekends, slipped to third place with $9.3 million, raising its total to $75.7 million.
"Madagascar" and "Role Models" kicked off a big start to Hollywood’s holiday season. The top 12 movies took in $128.8 million, up 32 percent from the same weekend last year. [read full story]
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Football season is rushing by, and there is no better way to seize the opportunity than with football-themed vending items. Candymachines.com strives to provide top sellers for the season by offering football-theme items like:
NFL Player cards now come with FlatGame, an innovative packaging format for stickers, tattoos and other flat vend products that enhances delivery and value - sometimes making it the target of the purchase. Football cards come with the ‘Football Flick’ game. These products are in high demand at laundromats, pizza parlors, restaurants, bowling alleys and skating rinks, where the games entertain children while they wait.

NFL Player Cards with Football Flick FlatGame
NFL Football 45mm bouncy balls are another great way to play the football theme for maximum sales this time of year! Each bag contains 1 super bouncy ball representing each NFL team. One side of the bouncy ball shows the NFL team helmet and the other side has the NFL team logo. And you know there is no end to the fun a kid can have with a bouncy ball!

NFL Football 45mm Vending Bouncy Balls
Lastly, don’t forget the NFL football vending machine stickers and Sports Fan Football gumball machine!
Whether you are looking for products to maximize sales during each season, or need the best machine to vend them - candymachines.com is on your team, bringing the right plays to help you win!
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When you do business with
candymachines.com there is no minimum order required. You can purchase one
vending machine or as many that suit your budget, however, the more vending machines you purchase the more you save. Click on this link to view our popular
Business Vending Packages These packages offer great savings for start up operators as well as for established vending route owners. Or, we can customize a package of either a mix or match of specific machines to meet your needs and the needs of your locations. Along with your machine purchase we will also extend preferred pricing to you on
vending machine gumballs and
bulk refill candy supplies.
Most machines pay for themselves after being emptied once or twice. The more
machines you have in locations working for you, the higher your potential for profit. Take a look at our
Potential Profit Charts to see the possibilities and how quarters add up!
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Email or call us at 800 853 3941 today so that we can get you started on your Way to Sweet Success!
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