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Milk Chocolate sales increase Through good times and bad the sales of milk chocolate candy are not affected by the economic trends in America . Although Americans may hold off going to their favorite restaurant, they are still reaching for the sweet delicious taste of chocolate candy. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2011 the sales of chocolate in the U.S. will grow to $18 billion. Leading the way in sales today in the U.S. is milk chocolate candies, like M&M’s and Hershey’s Kissables , with 80 percent of all chocolate sales. With numbers like these, vending route opera …

As you change-out those calendars, remember to make a note to take advantage of the January specials at candymachines.com – the savings have never been sweeter. For the first month of 2009, they have sprinkled a little bit of everything in the specials – so there is something for everyone. If you’re new to vending, the single Barrel Machine Stand will get you started with very little investment. If you are a veteran route orlaundromat operator, the 5′ Deluxe Whirler will boost sales. If you’re looking for that special gift, the M&M Night Light might do the tri …

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 t …

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 …

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 …