Introducing Vintage Candy to the New Generation

Vintage doesn’t necessarily mean that only the older generation can enjoy it. Vintage candy can also be enjoyed by the younger generation seeking a taste different from today’s popular candies. In addition to today’s popular candies which are classics carried over from past years such as Jolly Rancher chews and Twix bars, manufacturers such as Bonomo and Annabelle continue to come out with nostalgic treats that were thought to have been discontinued. Here’s a run-down of unique old candies to look out for:

Big Hunk: The Annabelle company is popular along the West Coast with retro candy and chocolate bars such as Abba-Zaba, Look! and U-No. Big Hunk is one of the old classics in the company’s line-up. Made with honey-sweetened nougat and whole roasted peanuts, this candy bar can be considered more of a snack just like a Snickers bar. Unlike the chocolate bar, Big Hunk has a sweet and salty contrast thanks to the peanuts in the mix. This makes it an enjoyable snack bar for those who want a sweet treat that’s got a unique kick.

Bonomo Turkish Taffy: Brought back to the market by Classic Caramel, Bonomo Turkish Taffy is surprisingly not the same as saltwater taffy. While it has a texture similar to the chewy treat, this particular vintage candy is actually closer to nougat. Back in its heyday, it was sold in long candy bars that were meant to be whacked to break into smaller pieces. While the long candy bars are still available now, customers looking to have a taste of this long-lasting, one-of-a-kind chew can also find these in bite-size pieces.

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with Nostalgic Candy

As we grow up, sometimes it feels good to look back and enjoy something nostalgic. Candy is one of those things that bring a lot of memories. Tied with thoughts of childhood and the silly things we all used to do, it feels great to indulge from time to time with old novelties such as Cry Baby gumballs and Pop Rocks dip candies.

Novelty candies are great finds for special occasions, such as parties, Halloween, Christmas or Easter, and kids will love these classic treats. While novelty sweets are now associated with various shows and characters, kids will surely appreciate the fun of trying to keep a straight face with a sour gumball or playing pretend with lipstick-shaped candy straight from the 90’s and further back.

But it’s not just kids who enjoy these specialty treats. Have a blast sharing these with friends on your birthday or give them out as tokens of appreciation. Even weddings can get a dose of sweet humor with novelties that were well-known during the couple’s childhood. Novelty treats such as candy pacifiers and chewy cigars are also a great giveaway for baby showers, or even as gifts to friends who want to indulge in a bit of nostalgia.

Outside of using them for events, the lovely thing about these novelties is that they’re great to share with children in the family. Take some home and share the memories. Nostalgic candy can also be a great conversation starter for get-togethers at home. Keep a bowl full of your old favorites in the living room – those who recognize the treats might even be willing to share some of their own sweet memories.

Creating Easy DIY Gifts with Bulk Candy

Whether it’s for Christmas or a special event such as a wedding or birthday party, bulk candy can make convenient stocking stuffers or small tokens of appreciation. With the right combination of candies, it is also possible to make bigger presents such as bouquets or baskets to give to loved ones. Using bulk candies as presents can also be very fulfilling as there’s freedom to create a personalized gift.

To create small bags for party favors or tokens of appreciation, there are a number of ideas to play around with if you enjoy doing crafts. Combine assorted wrapped candies together and wrap in one or two layers of colorful tissue gathered to create a small bag. Pinking the edges or punching them with scrapbook punchers can make the packaging look more interesting. Top it all off with a satin or velvet ribbon of your choice. You can also consider changing some of the material as it suits the occasion or play around with the way the ends are trimmed to make creative effects.

Bigger presents out of bulk candy can also be very fun to make with a bit of creativity. Long candies such as lollipops, candy sticks or even some types of chocolate can be arranged and wrapped like flowers. In fact, combining them with real flowers can be quite the romantic treat for any special person in your life.

For a more playful variation, use boxes with a retro design and fill it with childhood favorites. Send these to your closest friends and enjoy reminiscing over the flavors of your younger days. Making your own creative presents with candies can really leave some of the most heartwarming impressions.