By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Acts of kindnessNow that all this Mardi Gras partying has ended, and not just in New Orleans, it’s time to roll

Groceries are just an online order and delivery away for many consumers nationwide, thanks to Internet retailer Peapod.

Choward’s Guava Tropical Candy from C. Howard Co., Inc., Bellport, N.Y., smells and tastes like the fresh, flowered fruit for which it is named.

Norman Love Confections has introduced 10 new handcrafted white, milk and dark chocolate flavors and truffles.

“Naked Chocolate” author David Wolfe is the party responsible for the creation Sacred Chocolate from Sacred Foods, which produces more than 22 varieties of certified organic, raw, vegan, kosher, halal, stone-ground chocolate.

Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales brand products now come in a bubblegum format, made available through a license agreement between Ford Gum and Just Born, Inc.

“When a million dollars just isn’t enough,” there’s Tom and Sally’s new Billion Dollar Bar, made from milk chocolate in the size and shape of real currency that “tastes better than real money.”

YummyEarth organic candy company has introduced USDA-certified organic gummy bears and worms.

Tostitos Dipping Strips are made with all-natural oil and contain 0 g. of trans fat.

Susanna’s Natural Gourmet Shortbread cookies are made with natural ingredients and contain no preservatives, additives or fillers.