Health Apr 03 Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry By Deema Zein, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre
Health Oct 26 A gut doctor explains the link between Halloween candy and your gut microbiome While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others. Sugar and other ingredients in Halloween treats can cast a sickly spell on the trillions of microorganisms that make up your gut microbiome. By Christopher Damman, The Conversation
Economy Oct 30 Inflation adds a trick to your Halloween treat shopping Spooked by the high price of Halloween candy? There’s not much relief in sight. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Arts Jan 31 'Father of Peeps,' innovator of marshmallow candies Bob Born dies at 98 Ira "Bob" Born, a candy company executive known as the "Father of Peeps" for mechanizing the process to make the marshmallow chicks, has died. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Health Oct 14 Why this expert says 'rainbow fentanyl' is no real threat to your Halloween this year Trends in recreational or illicit drug use often make the jump to exaggerated Halloween warnings. By Joel Best, The Conversation
Apr 25 Watch Road trip nostalgia is good news for this third-generation family business By Rickey Bevington, Georgia Public Broadcasting After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, the tourism industry is preparing for millions of newly vaccinated Americans to catch travel fever. That’s a business opportunity for a third-generation Georgia restaurateur whose family name was once synonymous with the… Continue watching
Sep 16 Halloween during a pandemic likely a mixed trick-or-treat bag this year By Leanne Italie, Associated Press So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. Continue reading
Oct 29 Not all candy is candy, at least for tax purposes By Hayes Holderness, The Conversation What's the difference between Hershey’s milk chocolate bars and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars? In Illinois tax law, one of them is considered a candy and the other is not. Continue reading
Jul 25 No break for KitKat in Europe as trademark request rejected By Mark Lewis, Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway — KitKat is not getting its break. The maker of the chocolate bar has for 16 years tried to trademark its four-finger shape in the European Union, arguing it is a distinctive feature that deserves protection. Continue reading
May 08 Can't resist candy? You may have this mutation By Nsikan Akpan If you’re a candy lover or denier, you may want to blame one of your liver hormones, according to a new study. Continue reading