candles

Alene Candles expands operations

Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label fragrance manufacturers, is expanding its Ohio operations with the addition of more than 50,000 square feet that joins its two existing suites, creating a contiguous 230,000+-square-foot manufacturing facility.... more »

National Candle Association releases safety message

The National Candle Association (NCA) has become aware of a growing number of candles on the market that contain flammable materials including dried flowers, leaves, herbs and wood embedded in the wax near the flame... more »

National Candle Association provides tips to help consumers select the right candles

The spring season offers fresh, clean scents and temperatures suitable for outside entertainment, and candles are a great option for a little extra ambience. Consumers have a myriad of options and there are a few... more »

National Candle Association partners with global candle industry

A major new study conducted by the National Candle Association (NCA), European Candle Association (ECA), and the Latin American Candle Manufacturers Association (ALAFAVE), has examined candle emissions and the safety of burning scented candles in... more »

Alene Candles donates $25,000 to support candle factory employees affected by tornado

The owners of Alene Candles, one of the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label home fragrance manufacturers, have announced a $25,000 donation to support Mayfield Consumer Products (MCP) candle factory employees and their families impacted by... more »
Village Candles and Stonewall Home Wax Melts from Stonewall Kitchen

Aromatic Lifestyles

Candle, fragrance, diffusers and wax melt sales increased significantly in 2020 and became part of the self-care consumers strived to maintain during the pandemic. For 2022, that trend remains strong. We reached out to several... more »
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National Candle Association celebrates World Candle Month

Established in 2013 by the National Candle Association (NCA), World Candle Month is celebrated every September and promotes the various ways candles enrich people's daily lives. “This celebration is just one of the many ways... more »

Alene Candles expands New Hampshire operations

Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle manufacturers, is expanding its New Hampshire operations with the opening of a new warehouse facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The new facility will add 12 new positions... more »

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