Perspectives from candy maker Derek Glade of Taffy Town

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 & CEOGuest: Derek Glade, VP Sales & Marketing, Taffy Town