I didn't know much about the intricacies of the confectionery industry when I first started as an intern for Candy Industry Magazine. Like many consumers, I'm sure, I thought, "It's sweet! Great." And that was as far as it went.
But ever since I've gotten myself more entangled in the world of candy, I've been repeatedly humbled and awed by the lengths to which this industry goes to create lasting social and global impact.