Easter came late in 2009, contributing to the 7.9% sales growth rate reported by Information Resources, Inc. But the hippity-hoppity holiday will fall early in 2010 (April 4, to be exact), allowing for less time to merchandise and sell products. Get a jumpstart on spring with new chocolate and non-chocolate introductions.

Ford Gum & Machine Co.
1-847-955-0003
www.fordgum.com












R.M. Palmer Co.
1-610-372-8971
www.palmercandy.com












Scripture Candy, Inc.
1-888-317-7333
www.scripturecandy.com












Mount Franklin Foods
1-915-877-1173
www.mountfranklinfoods.com












The Madelaine Chocolate Co.
1-800-322-1505
www.madelainechocolates.com












Bloomsberry & Co.
1-800-745-9150
www.bloomsberryusa.com












Pez Candy, Inc.
1-800-243-6087
www.pez.com












Candyrific
1-502-893-3626
www.CandyRific.com












A&A Global Industries
Koko’s Confectionery & Novelty
1-800-638-6000
www.aaglobalind.com
www.kokos.com