During the Christmas season, the candy cane industry sees an enormous spike in sales. In 2023, confectionery sales during the holiday season reached close to $7 billion, Carly Schildhaus, director of ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the time of year when stores are making a killing on candy canes. But how did the sweet treat become such a holiday staple and get its iconic look? While candy canes were first ...

Americans unwrap more than a minty treat on Dec. 26, as National Candy Cane Day reveals a deeper story hiding in every red-and-white stripe. The candy once looked nothing like the version we know now, ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their "pacifying" nature. So comforting and crunchy, colorful and festive, and the ...