Perspectives from candy maker Derek Glade of Taffy Town

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast

English - July 21, 2023 19:53 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Taffy Town, a multi-generational, family-owned candy manufacturer

Maintains 80 flavors of taffy every year!
Most current: honey lavender (yum!)
Look for bold, new mash-ups next year

Past and present challenges

Labor more of a challenge 18 months ago
Fuel spikes down from last year
A looming UPS strike, expected on Aug. 1

Latest innovation for Taffy Town
Derek discusses the benefits of attending industry conferences and trade shows

Sweets & Snacks Expo

Record attendance for 2023 expo
Great way to meet qualified buyers

Western Candy Conference

Family oriented, lots of fun
Great way to connect with peers and suppliers
Highly recommend for small- to mid-sized candy manufacturers
WCC 2024: March 20-24, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ!

westerncandyconference.org

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO
Guest: Derek Glade, VP Sales & Marketing, Taffy Town