Utah couple turns pandemic candy search into business stocked in more than 500 US stores

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A husband-and-wife duo in the United States turned their interest in making people smile into a freeze-dried candy business that has reached more than 500 stores. Melinna (Mel) and Jesus (Zeus) Macias founded Trendy Treats after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their ability to source unusual candies from around the world.Instead of relying on overseas suppliers, they decided to make innovative candies in the US. Its products are now sold through online marketplaces, the company website, and retailers across the country, giving shoppers access to familiar sweets with a different texture.

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