Today is National Candy Corn Day! If you're posting on social media, be sure to tag #NationalCandyCornDay.
You've probably never had a customer question about candy corn, but that doesn't mean that it's not worth a social media post today! For example, your customers probably don't know the fun fact that candy corn didn't always go by that name. It was originally called "chicken feed"1! If you think it's a controversial candy now (it is), imagine what it was like in the late 1800s!
Better Homes & Gardens has an informative post about candy corn, containing facts about its history, staggering production volume (17,000 lbs of candy corn are produced every year!), and even a few recipes that your customers will enjoy.
Products to feature
People might love or hate the actual candy corn, but one thing is for sure. A sugar cookie decorated like candy corn is going to be a winner!
This candy corn cookie cutter from Ann Clark is also perfect to feature on other holidays, for example decorated as a slice of pumpkin pie or as a slice of watermelon. It's one of the more versatile cutters out there.
A mini muffin tin, decorating bags and tips are also appropriate product features for National Candy Corn Day, especially when you share a post of the candy corn themed frosting!
If your store carries a baking mix that you'd like to sample, whip up a batch of mini cupcakes with the iconic three colors of frosting and treat your customers to a delicious and decorative bite!
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If you would like to know the national foodie days in advance, you can download the 2023 calendar for free! Looking for next year's calendar? The 2024 weekly calendar is also available.
- Better Homes & Gardens "The History of Halloween Candy Corn: A Tasty Favorite for Decades" (September 2023) ↩︎
