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How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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What happened An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 15, 10:23 PM

How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 15, 10:23 PM

How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 15, 10:23 PM

How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 15, 10:23 PM

How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 15, 10:23 PM

How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World

An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.

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Jul 15, 10:23 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 10:23 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 10:23 PM: WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) joined the source map.

Jul 15, 10:23 PM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 5 sources · 1 bucket.