Where Does Retro Candy Come From?
Old fashioned candy is considered “retro” because most adults haven’t eaten it for decades. That doesn’t mean the candy itself is decades old. Many types of nostalgic candy are still being made by candy manufacturers and carried by online candy stores. “We receive fresh supplies several times a week and we’ll sell it fast enough that it doesn’t sit around for long,” says online candy store Nostalgic Candy in its FAQ. The Most Popular Types of Old Fashioned Candy There is a wide variety of nostalgic candy available, including sugar free and kosher versions. Don Bridge says his personal retro candy favorites are Caramel Creams, Sky Bars, M&M Peanuts and the Zero Bar. He lists the following as current customer favorites at the Old Time Candy Company: • Candy Cigarettes • Bit-o-honey • Sugar Daddy • Zotz • Now & Laters • Chuckles • Atomic Fireballs • Jaw Breakers • Root Beer Barrels • Bottle Caps • Bubble Gum Cigars • Bazooka Bubble Gum, • Nik-L-Nips (wax syrup bottles) • Whistle Pops • Wa
