Sweet or Sour? Which Type of Candy Sells Best?

water taffies, and sugar free items. “We also have the largest selection of Wyoming made products,” Jamison said.

As the name suggests, the best-selling treat at Rocket Fizz in Salt Lake City, Utah is fizzy: gourmet soda. The chain, which has 150 locations across the country, features flavors as classic as chocolate

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When it comes to candy, sweet dominated most of the retailers we spoke with. “It’s sweet, for sure,” said Lynn Jamison, manager at Yippy I-O Candy Co. in Jackson Hole.

In Big Fork, Mont., sour is popular, but sweet candy has the edge, according to Manager Janice Roberts. That’s also the case at the Rocket Fizz in Salt Lake City. “There’s just so much more sweet candy than sour,” reflected General Manager Justus Flynn. “It’s a larger demographic.”

But at Candy Heaven in Sacramento, “it’s definitely sour,” affirmed Manager Kirsten Music. “Sour candy is always a favorite here, especially with kids.” ❖

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