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.

There are some things in life that we can never get back, our youth is one of them, but there are unique memories that can take us back to moments in our past immediately. Certain smells, tastes, and tunes, or maybe even a phrase. The stars seem to have aligned again, to create that perfect opportune moment, where something that we thought would never return presents itself and asks us to remember a simpler time, a happier time. Of course, I’m talking about BONOMO TURKISH TAFFY!

Turkish Taffy is back after more than twenty years and now a whole new generation of kids can enjoy it. Nothing smacks like, cracks like, tastes like Bonomo Turkish Taffy! This was the immortal slogan of the brand that was the first to use television advertising to make us all fall in love with their delightful candy. Turkish Taffy is a chewy, taffy-like candy that comes in four classic flavors, Vanilla, Banana, Chocolate, and Strawberry. To enjoy a bar, you have to smack it on something solid, make sure to crack it into bits, and then enjoy! The candy was wildly popular during the 1940s, 50s, and on. The brand was acquired by Tootsie Roll Industries in the 1970s but was shelved in 1989.

The return of Bonomo Turkish Taffy marks a new era of consumer control. If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen. Just ask Ken Wiesen, the co-owner of Bonomo Turkish Taffy. Wiesen is responsible for the return of Bonomo Turkish Taffy. A New York attorney, Wiesen, was on the hunt to find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, a childhood favorite of his. At first he believed that he was simply not able to find the product in the New York area, but would be able to find it in other regions or on the internet. After years of searching Wiesen realized that the product was not available any more, but he did discover something very interesting, a cult-like following of Bonomo Turkish Taffy fans. This lead to the idea of reviving one of the nation’s most beloved vintage candy brands.

Bringing Turkish Taffy back was not a small feat. It took a lot of legal maneuvering, but Wiesen and co-owner Jerry Sweeney now own all of the rights, trademarks, and formulas for the taffy. Bonomo Turkish Taffy is now manufactured and distributed through a partnership with Warrell Corp.’s Classic Caramel division and is available at Candy Direct. Classic Caramel has the expertise and the production capabilities to produce a unique product like Turkish Taffy. This is goes hand in hand with their selection of other vintage candies such as BB-Bats, Kits, and Flipsticks. So take a trip down memory lane with BONOMO TURKISH TAFFY!