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Articles Tagged with ''Spangler Candy Co.''

Bit-O-Honey gets a packaging makeover

Bit-O-Honey gets a packaging makeover

Spangler relaunches the iconic candy.
May 16, 2023

Spangler Candy Company is reintroducing Bit-O-Honey, the classic honey-flavored chew, with a total brand relaunch.


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Sweethearts sends 'sweet-and-desist' to Big Tech regarding 'like' button

Sweethearts sends 'sweet-and-desist' to Big Tech regarding 'like' button

Brand says that the 'like' button has lost its meaning.
February 7, 2023

Family-owned candy company takes on social media for Valentine's Day.


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Kettle Award Nominee Profile: Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Co.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Co.

Vashaw started at Spangler in 2008 as president.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
January 17, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.


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Nominees announced for 2022 Candy Industry Kettle Award

Nominees announced for 76th Annual Candy Industry Kettle Awards

Tickets will be available for purchase early this year.
January 9, 2023

Each of the nominees for the Kettle Award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for Award in 1945.


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Spangler reveals encouraging theme for Sweethearts Candies

Candies come with 16 sayings including positive, classic messages.
January 20, 2022

The 2022 theme aims to show fans just how special they are, give their spirits a lift and allow them to say a special thank you to anyone who helped them do and become their best.


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Necco chocolate wafer rolls

Spangler brings back all-chocolate Necco Wafer Rolls

Fans asked for chocolate rolls soon after it revived the multi-flavor rolls.
April 21, 2021

Fans may detect a slight difference in the taste of the chocolate wafers, since a minor improvement in the cooking process gives them a richer cocoa flavor.


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Sweethearts Candies

Spangler introduces Sweethearts with phrases inspired by classic love songs

Candy company acquired the Sweethearts brand in 2018.
January 27, 2021

Alongside familiar sayings, Sweethearts Candies are returning for Valentine's Day 2021 with new phrases inspired by each generation’s celebrated love songs.


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Care Carte

American Licorice, Jelly Belly, Goetze's, Spangler team up to create Valentine’s Day Care Crates amid COVID-19

The boxes, which can be ordered online and safely sent to loved ones during social distancing, feature candy from all the companies as well as non-candy items.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
January 18, 2021
Sold online for $15.99, they feature a variety of indulgent goodies in an attractive box design.
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Bit-O-Honey

Spangler acquires Bit-O-Honey brand

Bit-O-Honey set to ship from Bryan, Ohio starting Jan. 1.
November 24, 2020

Dum Dum maker Spangler Candy Co. has acquired the Bit-O-Honey brand from Pearson’s Candy Co.


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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 20, 2020
While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.
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