Candy

The Early “Roots” of Licorice

From traditional black licorice and red licorice to newfangled flavors like lime and blue raspberry, licorice candy has a pretty sweet history. It’s been around for thousands of years as there’s evidence that suggests it was a present in Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Roman, and Hindu civilizations. Back in its early days, licorice was not the sweet treat as we know it but rather used as an herbaceous plant revered for its medicinal properties. So how did “licorice” become a term used to refer to a type of candy?

No matter what it is you’re looking for these days, it seems like there are more options than ever. Just take a look at the choices you have in the cereal aisle of a supermarket or drive down a local street and count the number of pizza shops. Seeing as how National Candy Cane Day is December 26th, it had us thinking about how many new candy cane flavors have hit store shelves lately. While many of the new flavors sound delicious such as Swedish Fish and Cookies and Cream, others are downright weird. Here are 5 of the weirdest candy cane flavors you can try this holiday season.

As we enter the holiday season, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose which candies and chocolates you’ll need to order since there are so many delicious options to choose from. Whether you have a candy store, bakery, or chocolate shop, Royal Wholesale has all of the highest quality bulk chocolates, candies, and confectionery ingredients to ensure you’re able to satisfy the discerning tastes of your customers. Below are five we find that most of our customers simply can’t do without though the holidays. We’re sure you’ll find at least one, if not more of them, to be critical to your holiday success as well. To view all of our holiday products, click on Themes in our website navigation bar and then select the holiday or special occasion you’d like to view products for. Happy shopping and happy holidays!

Who doesn't love candy? It’s universally loved and can be enjoyed at any time! The great thing about Royal Wholesale is that we cater to not just the everyday kind of candy, but special occasions, too. We have candy for occasions like baby showers, Easter, Halloween and much more. If you’re having company over for Thanksgiving and you want to have some treats for the children and adults, Royal Wholesale can help with that. We offer candy-like pumpkin spice malt balls, mellow creme pumpkins and different types of caramel candy that would satisfy any sweet tooth. There are even chocolate foiled pumpkins that would be the perfect treat for dessert.

Summer is here, and with it comes outings, picnics, and trips to the beach. You and your friends, family, and little ones are bound to get hungry on these adventurous days, but bringing snacks and sweet treats with you to the beach presents some interesting problems such as heat and sand.

Candy isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when pairing alcohol with food. And candy is not typically combined with fruit in a dessert. We generally select salty, savory, or acidic flavors to accompany alcoholic beverages. The same approach is used for composing a fruit tray. However, you’ll miss experiencing the subtle contrasts and balances candy brings to these pairings if you don’t include them. Candy is perfect when you want just a little something sweet to go with your after-dinner beverage or fruit selection.

If there's one thing we all remember from our childhood, it's the candy. But each generation, candy makers offer new and crazy treats that kids carry memories of for a lifetime. Also, every decade has its unique candy trends, which has made for some wild and tasty sweets in the past. From the 50s to today, here are the most popular retro candies from each decade.

As summer heats up and we head off to outdoor weddings, birthday parties, and picnics, we've been chowing down on more than a few sweets. With delicious candy on the brain, the summertime swelter feels easier to beat. Here are six of the most popular summer candies we look forward to seeing more of this season

"I've got a golden ticket!"
Who could ever forget the infamous tagline coined in America's favorite movie classic "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory"? Often touted as the movie of everyone's dreams, this film exemplifies all things sweet: lollipops, gummy bears, chocolate and fudge. But what's sweeter is what is waiting for you over at Royal Wholesale. Stocked with almost every candy and chocolate you could ever think of, Royal Wholesale will make you feel as if you've won a golden ticket yourself! But Willy Wonka isn't the only film to feature candy in its scenes. Read below to discover other movie candies that have come to life thanks to Royal Wholesale!

If there's one thing kids love, it's candy. And with National Lollipop Day coming up on July 20th, it's the perfect time for kids--and adults--to indulge in the popular, sugary sweet. For most parents, lollipops seem to be the perfect treat to give to their kids. They're sweet and colorful, they're portable, they don't melt (unless they're trapped in a hot car all day), and they can be found just about anywhere, from banks to gas stations to family get-togethers. But with so many options, what are some of the best lollipops to offer kids?