national confectioners association

Retailers who deal in candy, from the specialty shops such as Rheb's to the mass discounters, are benefiting from the growing Valentine's candy trend and from increased spending on Valentine's in general.

Haribo, the candy maker that gave the U.S. the fruity, chewy candy in the early 1980s, sees untapped demand. The German company is angling for an even bigger share of the market.

The sweet, the deep-fried, the local — you'll find it all at the fair

The sweet, the deep-fried, the local — you'll find it all at the fair.