If you have a business where customers can win prizes, you know how important it is to have good prizes stocked at all times. One of the best (and sweetest) prizes you can have is candy. Candy is a timeless prize that anyone can appreciate and enjoy, but you can easily run out of it on a busy day.
A solution to this problem is to stock up on candy at a discounted rate so you can always have it to restock. But what’s the best discount bulk candy to get, and how can you get it?
In this article, we’ll go over where you can find discount bulk candy and what the best candy choices are for your company.
Koko’s Confectionery: Your Go-To For Discount Bulk Candy
Koko’s Confectionery is a division of A&A Global that develops and sells exciting novelty candy to heighten the eating experience. They offer innovative designs and flavors from trusted brands like ICEE and SLUSH PUPPiE.
You can get candy items like sprays, squeezes, and Dip-N-Liks. These candies will help your customers have fun while they enjoy a special treat. Plus, once they have one, they’ll want to come back for more.
The type of candy you have is important for your business. If you gain a bad reputation for having bad candy and prize choices, your business will suffer. Do your research and get the candy that’s going to delight your customers most without blowing your budget.
Koko’s Confectionery is a great place to look for unique and fun prizes that your customers will truly enjoy.
Discount Bulk Candy Options — Kosher Candy
As a business owner, you have to think of things from your customers’ perspectives and cater to their needs. You also want to have candy that every one of your customers can enjoy. The following five items are examples of discount bulk candy options that are Kosher, which means they’re prepared in accordance with Jewish Dietary Laws.
Assorted Fruit Gumballs
A classic discount bulk candy option for your business is gumballs. Gumballs are a crowd-favorite that customers of all ages can enjoy. Who doesn’t love a fruity piece of gum to casually chew while they’re enjoying your establishment?
If you’re looking for gumballs, you can get the 1900 Count Assorted Fruit Gumballs option. The assorted fruit flavors include strawberry, pineapple, blueberry, lemon-lime, orange, cherry, grape, and banana.
Flavored gumballs are fun because people can collect as many as they can and determine what their favorite flavor is. Kids can also exchange them with one another to get as many of their favorite flavors as possible.
Double Bubble Gumballs
Everyone loves a classic!
Your customers will feel nostalgic and delighted after they get a double bubble gumball from your display. Fun fact: 100,000 tons of bubble gum is chewed every year all around the world.
That’s a lot of bubbles to blow!
A great option for your bubble gum needs is the 850 Count Original Dubble Bubble Gumballs. These have the classic pink bubble gum flavor and the iconic Dubble Bubble brand your customers know and trust.
You could put these gumballs in a gumball machine, or you could bag them up into groups of three or four and sell them on your display. Do what you think makes sense for your business and customers.
Blow Pops
It seems like everyone has a fond memory of blow pops. They’re a staple candy that everyone has had at least once throughout their lives. Everyone has a favorite flavor, right?
Their flavor versatility and popularity make blow pops a viable discount bulk candy option for your redemption bins. Your customers can casually enjoy one of these classic treats while visiting your establishment. You can get the Charms Blow Pops Assorted option and get flavors like sour apple, grape, cherry, strawberry, and watermelon.
Blow pops are great to put in a small claw machine. That way, if people don’t get a big prize from the machine, they can get a chance to get something for their effort.
Plus, if they want candy, they can play on the machine more and try their luck.
Twist Gum
Remember the classic Dubble Bubble gum that came in a twist-wrap wrapper? Well, your customers could enjoy it at your redemption center. This candy is perfect for customers of all ages who want to experience a timeless treat.
To stock up, you can get 1,800 pieces of the Dubble Bubble Original Twist Gum. These are great pieces of candy to have in your establishment, especially if you want to appeal to multiple generations of customers. Dubble Bubble has perfected their bubble gum flavor since 1928, after all.
Twist gum is another great option to put in a claw machine as a small prize.
You could also put handfuls of twist gum into bags and put them on display as small prizes. You could also put twist gum in a bag mixed with other pieces of candy to create a fun bag.
Ring Pops Twisted Display Box
A discount bulk candy that your customers will love is the twisted ring pop. This is just like the original ring pop, but with a twist (literally). Two flavors twist into one incredible flavor your customers will enjoy as they spend time in your establishment.
You can stock your front counter with the Ring Pops Twisted Display Box. Buying them in bulk will ensure that your customers won’t go without this classic treat. Flavors included are berry blast, blue raspberry watermelon, and citrus craze.
Ring pops are a fun option to have for prizes because they double as accessories. Kids can enjoy their treat and have a fun piece of costume jewelry to wear afterward. It’s a prize that’s truly a win-win for kids.
Top Discount Bulk Candy for Bin Toys
Looking for candy that can be used as prizes? If so, check out the bulk candy options below, and how you can use them as different levels of prizes.
Low Ticket Items (5 - 40)
FunDip
This candy is a fan favorite. FunDip is a great option for a low-ticket prize at your establishment. Its name says it all — your customers will have fun eating this classic candy.
You can get the FunDip Cherry & RazzApple Display Box for your establishment. Imagine the look of excitement as customers turn in tickets to enjoy this classic sweet treat. You’ll have them wanting more!
Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Rolls are some of the best-selling candy in the world.
If you want to invest in discount bulk candy that you know your customers will enjoy, Tootsie Rolls are the way to go. These chewy chocolate treats are timeless, which means customers of all ages can enjoy them as a small prize.
You can get a bulk size of Tootsie Rolls Midgees Bags to fill up your prize cases. There’s nothing like watching customers enjoy the treat they’ve earned from collecting tickets at your establishment. If you really want to get customers excited about the Tootsie Rolls, you could have different-sized bags as prizes.
The more tickets they have, the bigger the bag they can get.
Sour Punch Twists
There are many sweet treats to provide for your customers, but you can shake it up by throwing in some sour to the mix. Sour Punch Twists are great options to have in your redemption bins. Your customers will get a flashback to the good old days of the ‘90s with this sour (but delicious) treat.
You can get the Sour Punch Twists Jar and have customers choose their favorite flavor in exchange for tickets. There are four punchy flavors to choose from: sour blue raspberry, sour cherry, sour strawberry, and sour green apple.
Nerds
Who doesn’t love the sweet and tangy joy a box of Nerds brings us? Nerds are a staple candy that anyone can enjoy. They’re easy to carry around and save for later since they come in a box, so customers can walk around the establishment and save their candy for later if they’d like.
If you want to exchange Nerds for tickets, you can get the Nerds Double Dipped Mini Boxes. Flavors include seriously strawberry and lemonade coated wild cherry, so your customers can choose what flavors they’d like.
High Ticket Items (200 - 300)
While the things we’ve mentioned are great options for prizes, there are other items you can consider giving out as larger prizes. Here are some high ticket items to consider putting on display.
ICEE Products
If you’re looking for high ticket prizes for your establishment, you could look at ICEE products. ICEE is a timeless brand that provides sweet slushie treats for everyone. There are a number of slushie products to choose from, including ICEE Candy & Earphones and an ICEE Color Changing Crystal Lamp.
The cool thing about these items is that they drive kids to play more games so they can get more tickets to get the prize. It’s a win-win. They get to have more fun and win a cool prize, and you get a happy customer who continues to play games in your business.
Splash Potty
If you’re looking for discount bulk candy that combines candy and humor, this is just the thing. Splash Potty is filled with yummy splash (liquid gel) candy and includes a lollipop for Dip-N-Lik fun. It also comes in three fun colors: pink, blue, & green. The flavors include strawberry, blue raspberry, and watermelon. It’s a prize that customers will truly have fun with.
Dip N Lik
Another viable option for a high ticket prize is Dip N Lik. Dip N Lik items are fun and delicious to eat, especially if you’ve been earning tickets all day and need a refreshing treat. There are several Dip N Lik options to choose from, including the Roller Dip N Lik and the ICEE Dip N Lik Display Box. You can choose one (or more) of these items to delight your customers as they turn in their tickets for redemption.
Spaceship Lollipop Pullback
If you want something that’s really going to catch your customers’ attention, this is just the thing you need. The Spaceship Lollipop Pullback combines kids’ love for aliens, pullback cars, and candy into one great prize. Once the lollipop is gone, kids will still have a toy to play with. Talk about endless fun! These fun treats come in three fun colors: green, red, and blue. Flavors include green apple, strawberry, and blue raspberry.
P.S. — If you want to keep the space theme going, you can also put out Alien Twist-N-Lik and Light-Up Spaceship Squeeze candy on display. It’ll truly be out of this world!
Wrapping Up: Discount Bulk Candy
If you have a business that has a redemption stand where customers can get prizes, you need to invest in discount bulk candy. It’s a great way to delight customers without having to spend a fortune. Plus, you can spread these prizes out over multiple tiers, such as for high ticket prizes and low ticket prizes.
If you need more options for your business, you can always look for more products through A&A Global Industries. A&A offers a wide selection of toys, prizes, and candy that fit your needs. Examples of their products include:
- Catalogs and fliers
- Inflatable balls
- Electronics
- Temporary tattoos
- Trading cards
You work hard to make your business the best it can be, and A&A can help you take it to the next level by providing quality items that delight your customers. You can work with them to help create a fun and entertaining atmosphere that customers will want to come back to for years to come.
