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\"Candy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is your favorite type of candy? Is it something made with chocolate or without? According to The Daily Meal<\/a>, the answer may depend on the state you live in. M&M\u2019s came in first with 13 states followed by Skittles (10 states), Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Cups (7 states), Snickers (4 states), Sour Patch Kids (4 states), Jolly Ranchers (3 states), Kit Kat (2 states), Starburst (2 states), Twix (2 states), and Hershey Bars, Milky Way, and Swedish Fish each got one state a piece. While each of the above candies tastes quite different, they all have one thing in common\u2014they have the ability to boost one\u2019s mood, especially during the past six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New data from the National Confectioners Association found that the overall sale of candy and chocolate has gone up 3.8 percent since March 2020. Chocolate sales increased by 5.5 percent and premium chocolate sales jumped by 12.5 percent during the same time period. Compared to a decrease of 1.3 percent from 2018-2019 for all chocolate and an increase of only 0.8 percent for non-chocolate candy, this year\u2019s numbers are a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether an Alexandria, VA consumer\u2019s preference for a sweet treat is candy, chocolate, or even something healthy, employers have an opportunity to offer their employees some stress relief via the break room. Providing a variety of options in the break room also encourages employees to stay on-site instead of leaving during the workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Candy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a customized menu with traditional snacks like candy and chocolate as well as better-for-you snack options makes sure that there is something for everyone. It\u2019s not unusual for the same individual to choose a cookie or bag of potato chips one day and a protein bar the next. Additionally, since many Alexandria, VA individuals, especially Millennials, prefer to snack on multiple mini meals throughout the day instead of eating the traditional three meals per day, access to a variety of snack options<\/a> is especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot and Cold Beverages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A well-rounded beverage menu<\/a> should include a selection of both cold and hot caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages. Caffeinated options such as coffee or soft drinks can provide a quick energy boost for those who need it while bottled water and hot or iced tea help Alexandria, VA employees stay properly hydrated. Without on-site options, those employees are likely to spend extra time off-site purchasing beverages especially coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SunDun Office Refreshments<\/a> is here to help your organization customize the best refreshment option for your employees especially in the time of COVID-19. For more information about our traditional and healthy snack and beverage vending options or our office coffee service<\/a>, please contact us at 800.466.2731. We would like to help create a refreshment menu that helps decrease everyone\u2019s stress levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is your favorite type of candy? Is it something made with chocolate or without? According to The Daily Meal, the answer may depend on the state you live in. 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