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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

See the list: These are Finland's most popular loose candies

The sale of loose candies in Finland has seen substantial growth, with a notable increase of over 30% in the past five years according to S-group sales figures.

Mar 18 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Fresh, Crunchy, and Soft: Everyone Went Crazy for These Homemade Candies

The article discusses the history and impact of gummy bears created by confectioner Hans Riegel, the founder of Haribo, detailing their revolutionary success in the candy industry.

Mar 17 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Twelve Years of Labor and Candies for the Country... There’s a Hint in the Song of ‘Dhurandhar 2’!

The article discusses the intriguing use of a Punjabi song in the trailer of the film ‘Dhurandhar 2’, highlighting the film's depth and attention to detail despite its serious themes.

Mar 15 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A child discovered a glass shard while eating candies: how do Estonian cinemas and stores ensure the safety of loose sweets?

The article discusses the safety measures in Estonian cinemas and stores regarding non-packaged candies after a child in Finland found a glass shard in a candy bought from a mall.

Mar 14 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious Find Among Loose Candies - Now Retail Chains Are Speaking

Finnish retail chains are addressing concerns over the cleanliness and maintenance of loose candies sold in stores following recent inspections.

Mar 7 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do You Know Candies? If You Get Over 8 Right, You Can Take a Few More

A nostalgic reflection on candies highlights their cultural significance in Finland and includes a quiz for readers.

Mar 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘I don’t need you’: The day the big manufacturers rejected Sonric’s, the candies of ‘the little magician’

The story of Sonric's candies highlights the initial rejection faced by the brand from major manufacturers before it became a beloved product in Mexico.

Mar 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These candies a dentist would not give to a child: "Very harmful"

A Danish dental expert warns against certain types of candies for children, highlighting the risks of tooth decay and suggesting safer alternatives.

Mar 2 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

SP police investigates suspicion of poisoning two children after they ate sweets; mother says the candies were given by her ex-partner

The São Paulo police are investigating a potential poisoning incident involving two children who were hospitalized after consuming sweets allegedly given by their mother's ex-partner.

Mar 2 • 15:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

S-market had to empty the loose candy shelf entirely - The reason was a serious finding

A young woman discovered a piece of brown, angular broken glass among her loose candies in an S-market store in Finland, prompting the store to investigate and remove the items from the shelf.

Feb 27 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Consumption warns of choking hazard from gummy bears from Japan

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has issued a warning about choking risks associated with Hello Kitty gummy candies from Japan.

Feb 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The OCU warns about the sale of gummy candies with cannabidiol as a dietary supplement

The OCU has alerted the Spanish Food Safety Agency about the sale of cannabidiol-infused gummy candies marketed as a dietary supplement.

Feb 16 • 10:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Retro Valentine's Day candy is back — here's what it says about modern love

Conversation hearts, traditional Valentine's Day candies, reflect evolving expressions of love in American culture.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Thief uses plastic bag to cover his face and not be discovered; his loot was candies and tips | VIDEO

A man went viral for his unusual robbery where he used a plastic bag to conceal his identity while stealing candies and tips from an empty establishment.

Feb 9 • 20:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Man accused of drugging boys with calming medication sprinkled over candies

A man is accused of drugging boys by sprinkling calming medication over their candies.

Feb 6 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for filling gummy candies with drugs to sell to wealthy youth at Salvador's Carnival

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Lauro de Freitas for selling drug-filled gummy candies to affluent youth during Salvador's Carnival, after a 20-day police investigation and surveillance.

Feb 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man with drugs including gummy candies arrested again by US Navy ship repair work

A 44-year-old American man, who works as a repairman for US Navy ships, has been re-arrested in Kanagawa for possessing gummies and capsules containing psychedelic substances, after being initially arrested in January for importing the same.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Americans split over 'grandma candies' as caramels and circus peanuts spark debate

A nostalgic debate has erupted online among Americans about 'grandma candies', with various sweets from the past sparking both fond memories and differing opinions.

Jan 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Foods that quickly raise low blood sugar

The article discusses foods that can rapidly increase low blood sugar levels, recommending about 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates such as juice, dried fruits, candies, or honey for treatment.

Jan 9 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Photo Gallery | The best images of Their Majesties' passage through the capital

On January 5th, the streets of Madrid welcome Their Majesties the Three Kings, who come filled with joy, gifts, and candies, accompanied by their pages and colorful floats featuring circus acts, dance, music, and large scenic elements.

Jan 5 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Three Wise Men challenge snow and mobile phones in a parade dedicated to study

The Three Wise Men overcame snow and mobile distractions during a parade focused on promoting wisdom and reading, distributing sugar-free and gluten-free candies.

Jan 5 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

All about the Three Kings Parade in Valladolid 2026: schedules, route and news of the parade

The article provides details about the 2026 Three Kings Parade in Valladolid, including timings, route, and new features such as a giant Christmas tree adorned with candies.

Jan 5 • 05:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Iconographies of the Christmas Sweet: Art, Tradition, and Children's Candies

This article discusses how cultural changes are reflected in the consumption and understanding of Christmas sweets through paintings and advertisements.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Drones and mounted police will monitor the most 'eco' parade with sugar-free candies for 200,000 children

Madrid is set to host its most eco-friendly parade in history, expecting over 200,000 children to attend for the event featuring sugar-free candies and giant eco floats.

Jan 5 • 02:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Three Wise Men will arrive in Madrid in the most sustainable parade in history: awaiting the snow and with 1,200 kilos of sugar-free candies

The Three Wise Men parade in Madrid aims to be the most sustainable ever, featuring literary-themed floats and an eye on weather conditions due to an approaching storm.

Jan 3 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

'Wise Birds' will guide the Three Wise Men in 'zero-emission' floats with sugar-free candies

Madrid is preparing for a potential snowfall on the eve of the Three Kings Parade, featuring over 2,000 volunteers and offering 10,000 seats for spectators.

Jan 2 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Lacasitos and gummy candies to welcome 2026 in Sol, 36 hours before the bell tolls: 'The night is more overwhelming'

Hundreds of people gathered in Madrid's central square to celebrate pre-New Year's Eve with Lacasitos and gummy candies, just 36 hours before the traditional midnight grape-eating event.

Dec 31 • 05:18 UTC

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