As confectionery sales hit a record $55 billion nationwide, Kilwins invites guests to celebrate with hand-crafted Mackinac Island Fudge made the traditional way.
PETOSKEY, Mich., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers continue gravitating toward nostalgic foods and immersive retail experiences, National Fudge Day on June 16 is shining a spotlight on one of America's most enduring sweet traditions: hand-crafted fudge.
For nearly 80 years, Kilwins has been making Mackinac Island Fudge using the same time-honored techniques that have captivated generations of guests. Across nearly 190 locations nationwide, visitors can watch warm fudge poured onto marble tables, paddled by hand, sampled fresh in-store, and packaged to take home, transforming a sweet purchase into a memorable experience.
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As confectionery sales hit a record $55 billion nationwide, Kilwins invites guests to celebrate with hand-crafted Mackinac Island Fudge made the traditional way.
PETOSKEY, Mich., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers continue gravitating toward nostalgic foods and immersive retail experiences, National Fudge Day on June 16 is shining a spotlight on one of America's most enduring sweet traditions: hand-crafted fudge.
For nearly 80 years, Kilwins has been making Mackinac Island Fudge using the same time-honored techniques that have captivated generations of guests. Across nearly 190 locations nationwide, visitors can watch warm fudge poured onto marble tables, paddled by hand, sampled fresh in-store, and packaged to take home, transforming a sweet purchase into a memorable experience.
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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
