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What is more traditional than candy, for centuries a treat for the young (and young at heart)? How about wholesale candy as a tradition? It's true. While many of the largest sellers of wholesale candy today have had a nationwide or worldwide presence for 10 years or less (World Wide Web/Internet) there are many makers and suppliers of wholesale candy who have offering their goodies for decades.

For example, several companies have been in the wholesale candy business for nearly 100 years and those that have kept up with the pace and demands offer thousands of items. Individual buyers can find these sweets at outlet stores or through online lists, with discount prices as a bonus. Those who are established in the retail/resale candy business have dozens of choices for wholesale candy.

Many of these tradition-rich wholesale candy suppliers only sell directly to retail stores and resellers, choosing not to participate in the "affiliate" programs such as school and church fundraisers. Others have success in both areas. When working in the wholesale candy business, no matter the method of reselling, it is best to find a supplier with a strong customer support program. This is the best way to ensure that the quality of the wholesale candy will meet customer expectations.

Tip: Nearly all the wholesale candy merchants will ask for a copy of your business license or seller's permit. You may have to supply this in the form of a sale tax identification number (from the state in which you operate your business). Non-profit groups usually supply a copy of their tax exempt certificate. Generally, if you buy as an individual from a candy supplier, you are getting discounted prices, but are not really buying "wholesale candy."

Aside from the business terms and methods of buying/selling wholesale candy, what makes this such a popular and profitable business? Choices and memories have to be at the top of the list of reasons. There are literally thousands of sizes, shapes and tastes in wholesale candy, with many suppliers offering bulk candy, nuts, boxed chocolates, cookies and more. If you want to pursue the wholesale candy business, be sure to ask about seasonal and custom items. These are becoming a huge part of the industry. Another tip: Ask about the source of the candy. Many suppliers of wholesale candy actually make some, if not all, of the items right there in their own "kitchen."

Memories also play a large part in the enjoyment of candy, as well as in the success of the wholesale candy business. Nearly everyone remembers one or more types of candy enjoyed as a child. Thousands of people are now trying to find these original recipes or a supply of their favorite candy. Recapturing one of the joys of youth can drive a major sector of the wholesale candy industry.

Whether you want to buy wholesale candy as way to raise funds for your group or you want to find a great source for bulk chocolates, hard candies, jelly beans and other hard-to-find confections, the opportunities are almost limitless in the wholesale candy world.

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