With Halloween just around the corner, I felt the need to embrace my inner geek and look up some organic candy (yes, there is such a thing). Just because Halloween is a candy-filled holiday, it does not give us an excuse to gorge on only nasty processed junk. I won't condemn you for eating a Snickers, but there are other alternatives that do not sacrifice deliciousness or festiveness that are worth being explored. That being said...
I got embarrassingly excited about this website (which I found on GorgeouslyGreen.com), check it out! Natural and fairtrade Halloween candy! So many varieties!
*(to learn more about why Fairtrade is so awesome and so important, read the "About Fairtrade" section on this website http://www.fairtrade.net/)*
I also came across this brand YummyEarth - they have everything from lollipops to gummy bears/worms to fruit drops. The company was started by two dads who didn't want to feed their kids crap-filled candy, and they provide a list of ingredients on their website. You can find it at places like Whole Foods, Borders, Toys R Us, Amazon.com, and other health food stores or supermarkets. Their website also recommends trying Trader Joe's organic candies. I haven't tasted any YummyEarth products yet, but it's gotten great reviews. I'm definitely hoping to find it at the nearest Whole Foods so I can hand them out to the kids on Union Street on Halloween. You should probably do the same.
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