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Everyone has their go-to tempting treat , yours , no doubt , is now popping into your mind . However , our choices are based on more than just our literal taste preferences . Although new and exciting products may have a sharp spike in popularity now and then , it ’ s the older giants of the industry in which consumers generally find their favorites and to which they return time and again .

Taste sensation

But why exactly is this ? Nobody wants to be disappointed when it comes to time for a sweet treat , yet we don ’ t all necessarily buy the exact same products over and over . Ethics and image are a big part of this , but not simply in the marketing realm . When you consider the likes of Albanese Confectionery Group ( ACG ), and its success over the last 40 years , it becomes apparent that family plays a key role in this industry . Families providing what other families want , through personal desires and experiences .

“ In 1983 , my parents , Scott and Debbie Albanese , opened a small , bulk candy store in Indiana ,” begins Tess Albanese , Co-President . “ Initially , they simply bought and traded other manufacturers ’ candies , nuts , and mixes within the local community . However , it wasn ’ t long before Scott noticed a gap in the market for high quality , freshly roasted nuts , and his entrepreneurial spirit came into play .

Eating one of the Asian pear flavored bears , for example , will transport you to a place where you ’ re chomping down on an actual pear . They ’ re truly incredible !

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