This Retro Candy Rank’s as North Carolina’s No. 1 Choice
If I could eat candy every day, I would. Sadly I would be in poor health if I did, so that is why I currently don’t. Candy sweet tooth is…

If I could eat candy every day, I would. Sadly I would be in poor health if I did, so that is why I currently don't. Candy sweet tooth is very different in America, there's no sugarcoating that fact. The team at Coventry Direct wondered if each state had a favorite retro candy. Based on search volume for 56 classic candies, Coventry mapped out the most popular choices by state and region.
Trying to find Americans’ favorite candy in every state was jawbreakingly sweet, but no easy task. Based on a list of 58 childhood candies that are still being produced today, the study used Google Trends data from February 2021 to February 2022 to find out which nostalgic candy is America’s favorite.
North Carolina has a particular sweet tooth for a certain treat. Find out what it is below. We also included some additional state favorites on the list too. Personally, Sno-Caps are my weakness. Turns out I’d fit in just fine in New Hampshire and Wyoming! You can view the full report and your state’s favorites here.
Alabama
The retro candy of choice is Bazooka Bubble Gum.
Delaware
The retro candy of choice is Heath Bar.
Florida
The retro candy of choice is Sno-Caps. These are one of my favorites.
Hawaii
The retro candy of choice is Chick-O-Stick Candy.
South Carolina
The retro candy of choice is Bottle Caps.
Virginia
The retro candy of choice is Charleston Chew. These retro candies are the most popular, appearing as the favorite retro candy of 3 states.
Georgia
The retro candy of choice is Life Savers.
Kentucky
The retro candy of choice is Pixy Stix.
Louisiana
The retro candy of choice is Chocolate-Covered Raisins.
Kansas
The retro candy of choice is Zotz/Dubble Bubble.
North Carolina
The retro candy of choice is Charleston Chew.
West Virginia
The retro candy of choice is Candy Corn.
Tennessee
The retro candy of choice is Butterfinger.
Texas
The retro candy of choice is Wax Lips. These were so much fun as a kid.
Ohio
The retro candy of choice is Vanilla Cow Tales.