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Candy wholesalers usually sell in two sizes: bulk bags (often 5 lb) and master cases (a full carton from the manufacturer, often several bags or many retail packs). For most candy buffet and cart businesses, 5 lb bags are the sweet spot: big enough to keep your cost per pound low, small enough that you can offer many flavors and colors without storing pallets of one candy.
Bags vs cases: which to buy
| 5 lb bulk bags | Full cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A varied menu, color matching, steady weekly use | One candy you use at every event |
| Cash tied up | Low | High |
| Storage | A shelf | A room |
| Freshness risk | Low; you use it quickly | Higher if it sits for months |
| Price per pound | Low | Can be lower; compare before you buy |
Planning a big order
- Work out pounds from guests: we plan about ½ lb per guest, so 400 guests across a month of events is about 200 lb.
- Set par levels so you reorder before you run out; see Candy Inventory Par Levels & Restock Sheet.
- Order early for busy seasons, so stock and shipping time aren't a worry.
- For a very large order, email us at support@sweetcitycandy.com before ordering so we can confirm we have enough of each item.
Bulk bags and full cases we stock
Prices as of November 2026:
| Photo | Candy | Price |
|---|---|---|
 | Albanese Mini Assorted Fruit Worms 5 lb bag · $3.10/lb | $15.50 |
 | Albanese Gummi Bears 5 lb bag · $3.01/lb | $15.04 |
 | Sour Patch Kids 5 lb bag · $4.98/lb | $24.90 |
 | Mini Reese's Pieces 5 lb bag · contains peanuts | $29.66 |
 | Cavalier Toasted Coconut Marshmallows 11 lb case | $74.99 |
 | Cavalier Birthday Cake Marshmallows 11 lb case | $74.99 |
 | Takis Fuego sealed case, 20 bags | $48.00 |
EVENT STYLISTS & CATERERS
Running a Candy Cart, Buffet, or Event Styling Business?
Sweet City Candy supplies rental operators, wedding planners, and caterers with direct warehouse bulk pricing on 5 lb bags, color-specific Sixlets, and novelty sweets. No order minimums, fast dispatch from our Long Island warehouse.
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