You’re probably familiar with this kind of candy. You know, the little heart-shaped candy with Valentine’s Day-themed phrases on them like “B mine,” that kind of thing.

Valentine’s Day sweets make up only about 3 percent of candy sales, and it would be easy to dismiss conversation hearts as mere currency for grade school crushes.

Valentine's Day celebrations may be intended for hot and heavy lovers, but that doesn't mean single folk like me can't enjoy some parts of the holiday. And by some parts, I mean I love me some candy.

READ MORE: 10 Adorable Heart-Shaped Foods Chain Restaurants Are Serving For Valentine’s Day The company behind the treat is far from the only change the candy hearts have seen through the years.

Figures from Statista.com show that U.S. sales of all candy totaled nearly $2.8 billion in the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day in 2016. Get top headlines in your inbox every afternoon.

NOLA Candy Hearts with sweet sayings for Valentine’s Day by: Kenny Lopez Posted: Feb 12, 2020 / 06:43 PM CST Updated: Feb 12, 2020 / 06:51 PM CST ...

Figures from Statista.com show that U.S. sales of all candy totaled nearly $2.8 billion in the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day in 2016.