Candy Scoops—What are the Best Scoopable Candies?

Jul 2
07:11

2010

Terry Keenan

Terry Keenan

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Since bulk candy is so popular, it's a good idea to know just which candies your customers will want to scoop up and take home. Here are some of the best candies to use with your most important accessory--the candy scoop.

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Candy Scoops—What are the Best Scoopable Candies?


Lots of different kinds of bulk candy can be served with candy scoops. Set out some acrylic bins of candy with some old-fashioned red and white striped paper bags,Candy Scoops—What are the Best Scoopable Candies? Articles add a scale, and your customers will feel like they've stepped back in time to an old-timey candy store.


Consider stocking some of these delicious bulks candies ...


  • Chocolate covered peanuts. They're so good, you might need to set out an extra bin. Your customers will put those candy scoops to good use. Always a favorite.

  • Malted milk balls. Another chocolate lovers' delight. The chocolatey outside and crispy inside really hit the spot, especially in Summer. And Winter. And Spring …

  • Hot Tamales. For those times when you can't decide between sweet and spicy. Get those candy scoops ready for some heavy use when you set Hot Tamales out in the store.

  • Candy corn. The quintessential Halloween candy. Give kids a special memory by letting them scoop up some of these special orange and yellow Autumn treats.

  • Chocolate covered almonds. Good enough to fill two bags! Almond lovers can't scoop out enough of these delicious candies. Be prepared for repeat customers when you set out chocolate covered almonds!

  • Gummis. Gummi bears, gummi snakes, gummi worms, gummi brains … kids love gummis. Pick up the candy scoop and pour a scoopful of each into a bag for giving out to the children of favorite customers, as well as trick-or-treaters. You'll be the pop bottle toast of the neighborhood!

  • Sour gummis. Lovers of sour candy just can get enough of sour gummis. Set out the extra-large candy scoops for this mouth-watering surprise. Don't forget to buy extra, in case you run out!

  • M&Ms. Milk chocolate, peanut, almond, dark chocolate, dark chocolate peanut, peanut butter, even coconut: no matter what flavor you stock, everybody loves M&Ms. Consider stocking all of them and making an M&M shelf. Even get them personalized. Just be careful that the customers don't scoop them directly into their mouths!

  • Jelly Bellies. Jellybean lovers know that Jelly Bellies are the candy gourmet's choice. Display your Jelly Bellies by color or by flavor. Make a seasonal display, like cinnamon and marshmallow in the winter, kiwi and lemon in the summer.


There are all sorts of great candies to serve with candy scoops. Stock any of these, and your customers are guaranteed to go home with a bag of candy in their hand and a smile on their face.