Recently we were approached by Kutztown University biology professor Dr. Robyn Underwood about the possibility of Josh Early Candies contributing cane sugar to a study she is conducting in conjunction with the Rodale Institute on the health of honey bees. In early spring, the bees need to be fed either through honey reserves left in the hive over winter, or in the… Read more

Despite the recent threat of snowstorms here in the Lehigh Valley, we managed to escape the messy weather and only had to contend with the minor inconvenience of a few flurries. The temperatures have been on the rise, and the warmer weather has coaxed the flower buds to begin nuzzling their way out of the ground.  Is it any wonder that the spring is one of our favorite times of the year at Josh Early Candies, if not for the milder… Read more

We go to great lengths at Josh Early to provide you with the freshest, most pure chocolates possible. That's why we NEVER use any preservatives, we never refrigerate or freeze our chocolates, and we encourage all of our employees to taste test our products on a regular basis as an added form of quality control (one of the benefits of working for a chocolate company!). So, when you buy chocolates from Josh Early, you know you are getting the freshest chocolates possible. But once you take the chocolate home, how can you ensure the freshness lasts?… Read more