If you were to list down your favorite jelly bean flavors, what would they be? According to Jelly Belly, one of the leading manufacturers of jelly beans, Very Cherry is their most popular flavor to date, with Buttered Popcorn coming in second. Jelly Belly is also responsible for making some of the weirdest jelly bean flavors like Dirty Socks," "Ear Wax," and "Dirty Dishwater." Consider our interest piqued, but our taste buds deflated.
Jelly beans are indeed among the most delicious candies available, but how did they come to be? Being history buffs, we read about the history of jelly beans. So read on and see if you know these facts about one of the most famous candies in America.
Turns out jelly beans were inspired by "Turkish Delights," that squishy confection made with sugar and starch, and "Jordan almonds." In the late 1800s, a Boston confectioner named Archie Andrews encouraged Americans to give jelly beans to soldiers who were fighting in the Civil War.
Can you guess which of our presidents loved Jelly Beans? If you guessed President Reagan, then you're right. Eating jelly beans helped him kick the habit of smoking. Since then, he has never been seen without a bag of jelly beans at his side.
Now that you know more about the origins of jelly beans, it's time to spread these sweet delights. Jelly Beans can brighten your customer's day with their colors and that chewy, flavorful center. So if you want to put a smile on their face, why not give them this Sweet Box with Gourmet Jelly Beans. The box can be reused and kept for years. How's that for your brand's staying power? Call us to order today!