Candy

The Digest

This Young Entrepreneur, Who Has Raised $6 Million, Is on a Mission to Kick Sugar Out of Candy

Tara Bosch started SmartSweets when she was 21 so she could enjoy candy every day.

				
Reese's New Machine Will Let You Exchange Candy You Hate for Peanut Butter CupsTaking candy swapping to a whole new level.

				Nina Zipkin
			
					|			2 min read
			
A Sweet Day in the Life of Dylan Lauren, the Founder of Dylan's Candy BarBetween family, work and socializing, Dylan Lauren shows us how she handles work-life balance.

				Andrea Huspeni
			
					|			1 min read
			
Sweet Success: How the Co-Founder of Sugarfina Disrupted the Candy IndustryRosie O'Neill is a master when it comes to putting a twist on a trend.

				Kristen Aldridge
			
					|			2 min read
			
How the Founder of Dylan's Candy Bar Built an Irresistible BrandFounder Dylan Lauren explains how she broke through a sugar-stuffed market to build one of the most beloved sweets brands in the world.

				J.J. McCorvey
			
					|			15+ min read

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Candy has typically been a sugary treat available in mom-and-pop owned businesses as well as franchises and chains but clever entrepreneurs have found candy to be a successful venture when they create the right atmosphere and customer experience. Successful candy businesses include Dylan's Candy Bar and It's Sugar!