Longtime candy-lover Steve Almond investigates the candy business, visiting factories, interviewing candy moguls and fans, reminiscing about Halloweens past, and waxing nostalgic on the subject of his personal favorite, the Caravelle bar (r.i.p.). He also bemoans the fact that three giant manufacturers (Mars, Hershey, and Nestle) have a corner on the market, and have forced many smaller ones out of business. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.