Easter is without a doubt the event in April this year gaining the most attention, but did you know that Easter Monday (April 22nd) also doubles as National Jelly Bean Day in the US? It's true! Custom jelly beans don't get as much interest as chocolate this time of year, but their national day should help change that.

Why Promotional Jelly Beans?

Promotional jelly beans are popular sugary confections often used as gifts or marketing items because;

• They're available in all sorts of exciting colours
• A variety of flavours are available for all tastes
• Low allergen rates mean most people can consume them
• Their hard outer layer means they don't melt or fall apart easily
• They are easily packaged in fun and exciting arrangements
• Jelly beans are cheap, making them an affordable marketing option

Who Uses Jelly Beans in Their Marketing?

We've supplied jelly beans to all kinds of organisations, events, and businesses over the years including;

• Banks and finance groups
• Schools and universities
• Government agencies & councils
• Charities & community associations
• Restaurants and retail shops
• Marketing and PR organisations
• And many more!

These groups don't have a lot in common as they're spread over all manner of industries, but jelly beans still make popular confection choices for all of them as they can be branded to suit almost any event without breaking the bank.

Our Suggestions for a Fun National Jelly Bean Day

Want to make this year's National Jelly Bean day special, then why not try out these fun ideas to help maximise the attention your jelly beans get!

• Flavour Mix -- Grab two different colours from your jelly beans and pop them in your mouth together to create a bold new combo flavour. Why not try strawberry + lemon or grape + lime? The possibilities for this activity are endless!
• Meeting Treats -- Struggling to get your team to contribute during meetings? Give out a jelly bean (or pack) as a participation reward. Not only will your team appreciate the sweet treats, but it will also help boost their confidence when it comes to speaking in front of others.
• Colour Match -- If you're having a party with young kids, try colouring some dots onto a sheet of paper for each of them. Your dots should be placed at random and in colours consistent to the jelly beans you have on hand. Then, give the children each a small bag of jelly beans so they can match them to the dots on the sheet. A fun activity for kids learning about colours AND they can enjoy a sweet treat once they're done.