Birthdays & Celebrations

Happy Easter everyone! Here’s a quick craft idea if you’re hosting friends or family this weekend. You probably even have most of what you need already. What do you need? Easter grass Jelly beans Kabob sticks Peeps – variety of colors Cylindrical vase (it doesn’t HAVE to be a mustache...

Peeps® marshmallow treats celebrated their 60th birthday in 2013! After 60 years, The marshmallow chick-shaped Peeps® candy is more popular than ever. Bethlehem maker Just Born sold a record 1 billion Peeps® during 2013 Easter season, and has opened three Peeps & Company stores that sell everything from Peeps lip...

North Chicago Jelly Belly plant celebrates 100 years! The little candy company made famous by the discerning sweet tooth of President Ronald Reagan marked its 100th anniversary in North Chicago, where millions of Jelly Belly jelly beans are made each year....

Seattle Chocolates, makers of small-batch, creamy meltaway truffle chocolates celebrated their 21st birthday and launch of the new jcoco line in November 2012. Read more about this community-conscious American chocolatier...

In the Pacific Northwest state of Washington, 2012 marked the 100th birthday of Brown & Haley makers of the iconic ALMOND ROCA® buttercrunch and MOUNTAIN® bar confections. In the same year, Brown & Haley was recognized with the Seattle World Trade Club’s Trader of the Year award. Click here to...