In 1922, German-born Hans Riegel stumbled upon gold: not the expensive metal, but rather the original gummi bears, which he called Gold Bears. Although their origins are humble, gummi bears are now a sugary staple, enjoyed in many flavors and… Read More
Archive for May, 2015
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Chocolate Industry Insights: Sweets on the Rise
Each year when you buy your favorite Wockenfuss treats, data is recorded and the chocolate industry learns from your purchases. The good news is that the chocolate industry is booming, and is projected to continue growing over the next half… Read More
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Wockenfuss Candies: The Science Behind Salty and Sweet
One day long, long ago, a famous pretzel maker fell in love with the world’s finest chocolatier. When the happy pair set out to build a life together, their romance hit a snag. Both were deeply dedicated to their culinary… Read More
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What’s the Deal with White Chocolate?
Most people either love white chocolate or hate it. It certainly doesn’t look like milk or dark chocolate. It doesn’t quite smell the same either. When people dig into white chocolate, they shouldn’t be expecting the same experience as they… Read More
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Something Sweet
Mother’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Remember your mother, grandmother and any mother-figure in your life by treating them to something sweet. Though Mother’s Day as we know it didn’t become a recognized holiday… Read More
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Feats of Chocolate to Check Out
As a Wockenfuss fan, you already know that some pretty spectacular things can be done with chocolate. From humble beginnings as a bean in a pod to some spectacularly delicious truffles and peanut butter cups, chocolate is a pretty versatile… Read More