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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Country That Exports The Most Candy Is Smaller Than Montana
Candy is a beloved and widely popular treat in nearly every part of the world, but some countries contribute far more sugary confections to the global market than others. Germany is the country that exports the most candy by a significant margin. In 2023, Germany exported over $2 billion worth of sugar confectionery, followed by China at just shy of $1.5 billion and Mexico rounding out the top three at nearly $1.1 billion, according to data from the World Bank. Interestingly, China exported slightly more candy by weight (467.5 million kilograms) than Germany, which exported 428.5 million kilograms. However, when it comes to dollar value, Germany is the clear winner, accounting for nearly 13% of total global candy exports in 2022, according to research from Tendata. Candy might not be the first culinary delight that comes to mind when you think of Germany (perhaps that would be Oktoberfest beer or Volkswagen's bestselling sausages), but the country is home to several of the world's largest candy manufacturers, including Haribo and Storck, the company behind Werther's Original. Quite impressive for a country smaller than Montana and three other U.S. states. Read more: 6 Nuts To Stop Eating And 8 To Choose Instead It may seem surprising that a country nearly 28 times smaller than the United States exports such an impressive quantity of candy, but it turns out Germany's exporting power extends far beyond sugar confectionery. Although Germany is hardly a giant when it comes to size, it's the world's third-largest exporter of goods and services behind only China and the United States, according to the World Population Review. Germany's principal exports are motor vehicles, chemicals, and machinery. In fact, the World Population Review reports that Germany was also the top exporter of cars by value in 2023, but we still think the country's domination of the international candy market is more impressive. Oh, and in case you were wondering where all that candy is going, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), the United States is the top destination for Germany's candy exports, receiving $290 million worth of gummies, caramels, and other sugary treats in 2023. Germany exports plenty of candy to other parts of the world, but Germans also have an impressive sweet tooth in their own right. Statista found that Germans consume nearly 29 pounds of candy per capita annually, more than any other country. Some favorites include Haribo gummies (which we've ranked from worst to best), marzipan, and caramels like Toffifee, Riesen, and Werther's Original. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains reduces £30 shampoo 'for really soft hair' to £3.99
Shoppers can get 'salon-quality' products for a fraction of their normal price Home Bargains is a go-to place for many shoppers who want to get the best beauty deals on a budget. Sometimes, big brands will land in stores at prices customers often say are too good to ignore, and beauty lovers will never be short of a money-saving offer, like this one. The Mizani True Texture Moisture Replenish Shampoo, which originally costs £30, is now available in 500ml pouches for £3.99 in the store's latest StarBuy deal. It is infused with coconut, olive, and marula oils and has been praised by women worldwide for its 'salon-quality results'. The product description claims this blend is "perfect for nourishing curls, coils, and waves with simple, effective hydration". For people wanting the complete set of products, Home Bargains also sells the matching True Texture Moisture Replenish Conditioner for the same price (£3.99). People have been raving about the products on Amazon. One shopper said: "Great product! Both the shampoo and condition truly moisturize your hair and scalp. Would def recommend to anyone." Another added: "I highly recomend to buy this! It has transformed my hair. I use it once a week." A third wrote: "I have [dreadlocks] and I was surprised this actually worked for it... easy to wash, doesn't cause build-up. It leaves your hair really soft! I have dealt with dry [dreadlocks] even though I moisturized daily... but this conditioner just makes my hair so soft." Shoppers can find them online at the Home Bargains website. Home delivery is an option that saves shoppers from having to scour the beauty aisles of a local shop. Standard delivery is available within four working days from the date your order is placed for £3.95 to most places on the UK mainland. This price increases if you are ordering from outside the mainland (such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). For more information about ordering online from Home Bargains, see its website. The discount store has also found itself in the headlines for some of its other new products that have quickly started trending online. Homeware has been gaining popularity at Home Bargains lately, and fans have been raving about a simple yet affordable decoration that would look lovely in any neutral home. The £5 vase was called "so stylish" and people were planning to showcase their favourite flowers in it or simply display it as it came on a bookshelf. And, just in time for Father's Day on June 15, fans of a certain caramel treat can indulge in what has been called the "world's biggest Werther's Original". Showcasing the supersized product online, Home Bargains displayed the product on its shelves, revealing just how large the £4.99 Star Buy is.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains brings back 'world's biggest' supersize sweet for £5
The budget store has just the thing for shoppers who love traditional sweets Home Bargains has restocked a £5 product that is sure to delight sweet lovers. As seen on social media, the discount retailer is selling what it is calling the "world's biggest Werther's Original". Showcasing the supersized product online, Home Bargains displayed the product on its shelves, revealing just how large the £4.99 Star Buy is. Home Bargains' Facebook post said: "The world's biggest Werther's Original (we think) is back in stock!" It received hundreds of likes and plenty of comments. Responding to the post, one shopper said: "Excellent, my little girl bought this for Grandad last year and I so wanted one myself." Another excited viewer wrote: "Omg." Someone else tagged their friends, writing: "Look at the size of this beast." In return, the friends replied "unreal" and "class". Others thought the newly restocked product would be ideal for Father's Day gifting. Unfortunately, some commenters were disappointed to learn that the product is a novelty tin, which holds traditional sweets inside, not a supersized sweet. One such response read: "It's a tub of them not a big one." A similar reply read: "The thing is it's a plastic container that only has 2 bags inside!!!" The product description on Home Bargains' website states: "Werther's Original Butter Candy novelty shaped tin in traditional sweet wrapper. Filled with 2x 135g bags of Werther's Original butter candies." In more Home Bargains news, the retailer recently introduced Chick-fil-A sauce as a Star Buy, much to the delight of shoppers. A popular video shared by TikTok user Chloé-Ann (@kmaesthetics_) read: "Omg yes!!! Home Bargains giving us the Chick Fil-A sauce". The video was posted on Tuesday (May 27), and it has received more than 880k views and hundreds of comments. The fast food chain is famous for its chicken sandwiches and its own line of sauces that customers can buy in bulk bottles to take home. According to the American website, the classic Chick-fil-A sauce is "a classic dipping sauce with notes of mustard and a smoky tang." Customers couldn't wait to try the dipping sauce, which was priced at £4.79. Replying to the video, someone said: "I'm running." Another fan replied: "Oh my god !!!! Ours from NYC just ran out ………. Best news all week." A keen shopper wrote: "Omg!!!!! What a bargain. Running there tomorrow." A similar comment read: "Yooo I'm running." Someone else wrote: "I GASPED." Meanwhile, a fan said: "Omg just came back from the US with this I could've saved my suitcase space. It's $3.70 there." While it looks like Home Bargains only has the original variety of the fast food sauce in stock, the brand offers four more versions. These include Barbecue, Honey Mustard, Polynesian, and Garden Ranch.
Axios
10-03-2025
- Health
- Axios
More women are working in deathcare, funeral industry
Lanae Strovers didn't plan to work in deathcare until she lost a close friend and his funeral didn't reflect who he was. The big picture: More women like Strovers are entering the historically male-dominated funeral industry. Context: In the 18th and 19th centuries, women played major roles in deathcare, including watching over the dying and laying out their bodies. But that shifted when embalming became the norm and deathcare became a more formalized practice, which women were excluded from. Flashback: When Strovers' close friend died in a single-car accident in 2007, it took three months for his remains to be identified. When the funeral finally happened, "it just felt like we were at the wrong place," she tells Axios. Nothing reflected the vibrancy of her friend, who was a Des Moines hairdresser. That night, after a couple of glasses of wine, she Googled "how to become a funeral director" and applied to DMACC's mortuary science program. She woke up to an acceptance email. State of play: There's a dated perception that funeral directors are "old white men," but these days, women are outpacing men in mortuary science enrollment, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. In 2007, 40% of students enrolling in mortuary science programs were women and 60% were men. In 2019, 72% of enrollees were women and 28% were men. What they're saying: The funeral industry is shifting from traditional services to more personalization, Strovers says. It can be as simple as putting out a bowl of grandma's Werther's Original candy or as complicated as designing a funeral to appear like a runway show. People are also more open to talking about grief and mental health in recent years, Strovers says. Yes, but: The industry doesn't have the highest pay, she says. In Iowa, a person with a degree in mortuary science earns an average of $62,138, according to DMACC. But entry pay is lower, typically around $35,000, she says. The bottom line: "Society as a whole has been so much better about mental health and talking about their feelings, and we're doing so much more aftercare," Strovers says. "Once the family is done with the service, we're not done serving them."
