We invited kids from the local Boys and Girls Club to show them what it’s really like to be a candy buyer!

As has become the tradition at the September ECRM event — officially referred to as the Candy Planning: Everyday & Non-Seasonal — Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM hosted a buyers’ choice award again this year.

Candy Industry: What types of things were you looking for at this year’s ECRM show? And, which products really stood out to you and why?

From Fizzies StarZ to Goop Gum and Lovely Candy Gluten-Free Licorice and much, much more, there's sure to be something to satifsy your sweet tooth!

When it comes to seasonal products, Hershey is in it to win it — both as a company and a brand.

Each kid received an official candy buyer badge, a cup of water and set about the task at hand — eating tons and tons of delicious candy.

Five confectionery buyers from five different candy stores gathered in a small conference room - and once they started talking, they didn't stop.

From Fruit Vines to Megaload and Bon Bon Boom, there's plenty of mouth watering treats.

Manufacturers supplied 100 samples of their favorite new items and buyers picked these three as their favorite.

The Hershey Co. runs more ads than other candy company, and the Hershey bar has more ad support than any other candy — at least according to data just released by ECRM.