Sweet 60 2018: The top candy companies in North America
The North American Sweet 60 is a subset of the Global Top 100 list. In order to qualify for the listing, companies have to be based in North America.
Editor's Note: All sales, plant and employee estimates are for confectionery operations only, unless otherwise noted. In addition, Candy Industry has attempted to factor out industrial chocolate sales and plants. All estimates come from a combination of manufacturer surveys, annual reports, media reports, private and published research, and analyst interviews. The North American Sweet 60 is a "work in progress," one that many times involves making estimates when companies refuse to share their specific data. If there are any oversights or incorrect estimates, please fill free to contact Candy Industry Magazine's editor Bernie Pacyniak at pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com so we can adjust the listing for next year.
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KLN Family Brands
Perham, Minn.
Net Sales (Millions): $362
Chief Officer Title: Kurt Nelson, COO
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans;
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Adams & Brooks Inc.
San Bernardino, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $38
Chief Officer Title: John Brooks Sr., pres.
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Zachary Confections
Frankfort, Ind.
Net Sales (Millions): $39
Chief Officer Title: Jack Zachary, pres.
Number of Employees: 250
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Ford Gum & Machine Co.
Akron, N.Y.
Net Sales (Millions): $40
Chief Officer Title: George Stege, pres.
Number of Employees: 150
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Atkinson Candy Co.
Lufkin, Texas
Net Sales (Millions): $41
Chief Officer Title: Eric Atkinson, pres.
Number of Employees: 250
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Morley Candy Makers/Sanders Candy
Clinton Township, Mich.
Net Sales (Millions): $42
Chief Officer Title: Brian Jefferson, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 250
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Sarris Candies Inc.
Canonsburg, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $45
Chief Officer Title: Bill Sarris, pres., & Athena Sarris, CEO
Number of Employees: 500
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Arway Confections/Long Grove Confectionery
Chicago, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $48
Chief Officer Title: Craig Leva, pres.
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Original Gourmet Food Co.
Richard Alimenti, CEO
Net Sales (Millions): $50
Chief Officer Title: Richard Alimenti, CEO
Number of Employees: 150
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Palmer Candy Co.
Sioux City, Iowa
Net Sales (Millions): $50
Chief Officer Title: Marty Palmer, pres.
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Inc.
Dunmore, Pa., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $50
Chief Officer Title: Bill Aubrey, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 175
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Sweet Candy Co.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Net Sales (Millions): $54
Chief Officer Title: Richard Kay, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 165
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Edward Marc Brands
Chris Edwards & Dana Edwards Manatos, co-CEOs
Net Sales (Millions): $60
Chief Officer Title: Chris Edwards & Dana Edwards Manatos, co-CEOs
Number of Employees: 175
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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New England Confectionery Co.
Revere, Mass.
Net Sales (Millions): $61
Chief Officer Title: Michael McGee, CEO
Number of Employees: 400
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Impact Confections
Janesville, Wisc.
Net Sales (Millions): $70
Chief Officer Title: Jeff Rome, CEO
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum;
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Camp Hill, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $71
Chief Officer Title: Kevin Silva, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 300
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Brown & Haley
Tacoma, Wash.
Net Sales (Millions): $75
Chief Officer Title: Pierson Clair, CEO; John Melin, pres. & COO
Number of Employees: 300
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan;
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CandyRific LLC
Louisville, Ky.
Net Sales (Millions): $80
Chief Officer Title: Rob Auerbach, Paul Roberts & Mike Roberts, owners
Number of Employees: 17
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Pearson Candy Co., div. of Brynwood Partners
St. Paul, Minn.
Net Sales (Millions): $89
Chief Officer Title: Michael Keller, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 225
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Net Sales (Millions): $90
Chief Officer Title: Karen Flavelle, CEO, & Peter Higgins, pres.
Number of Employees: 1,000
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Elmer Chocolate
Ponchatoula, La.
Net Sales (Millions): $98
Chief Officer Title: Rob Nelson, CEO
Number of Employees: 175
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Laura Secord
Quebec, Quebec
Net Sales (Millions): $100
Chief Officer Title: Jean Leclerc, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 1,000
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Justin's LLC, div. of Hormel Food Corp.
Boulder, Colo.
Net Sales (Millions): $102
Chief Officer Title: Mike Guanella, pres.
Number of Employees: 34
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Frankford Candy LLC
Philadelphia, Pa., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $110
Chief Officer Title: Stuart Selarnick, CEO
Number of Employees: 150
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Merrillville, Ind., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $110
Chief Officer Title: Scott Albanese, pres.
Number of Employees: 300
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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BBX Sweet Holdings, subsidiary of BBX Capital Corp.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Net Sales (Millions): $115
Chief Officer Title: Kevin Coen, CEO of BBX Sweet Holdings
Number of Employees: n/a
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Durango, Colo.
Net Sales (Millions): $118
Chief Officer Title: Franklin Crail, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 225
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Spangler Candy Co.
Bryan, Ohio, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $120
Chief Officer Title: Kirkland Vashaw, CEO
Number of Employees: 540
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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American Licorice Co.
La Porte, Ind. USA
Net Sales (Millions): $1222
Chief Officer Title: John Kretchmer, CEO
Number of Employees: 500
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Doumak Inc.
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $125
Chief Officer Title: Don Muff, pres.
Number of Employees: 195
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Nellson LLC
Anaheim, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $144
Chief Officer Title: Jamie Better, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: *2,000+
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Hawaiian Host
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $140
Chief Officer Title: Keith Sakamoto, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 300
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Georgia Nut Co.
Skokie, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $150
Chief Officer Title: Dave Drehobl, CEO, & Rick Drehobl, pres.
Number of Employees: 400
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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World's Finest Chocolate
Chicago, Ill., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $160
Chief Officer Title: Eddie Opler, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 285
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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West Reading, Pa., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $175
Chief Officer Title: Richard Palmer Jr., pres., & Mark Schlott, COO
Number of Employees: 850
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Jelly Belly Candy Co.,
Fairfield, Calif., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $195
Chief Officer Title: Lisa Brasher, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 720
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Panned Confections; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Santa Cruz Nutritionals
Santa Cruz, Calif., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $2002
Chief Officer Title: Carlyn Solomon, CEO
Number of Employees: 550
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Bazooka Candy Brands, div. of Topps Co.
NY, NY, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $223
Chief Officer Title: Tony Jacobs, Bazooka Candy Brands pres.
Number of Employees: 275
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Just Born Quality Confections
Bethlehem, Pa., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $243
Chief Officer Title: Ross Born, CEO; David Shaffer, chair; & David Yale, COO & pres.
Number of Employees: 550
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Nature's Bounty
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $2622
Chief Officer Title: Paul Sturman, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: *4,000
Number of Plants: *3
Products Manufactured: Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Abbott Nutrition, div. of Abbott Laboratories
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $2922
Chief Officer Title: Daniel Salvadori, exec VP of Nutritional Products
Number of Employees: *94,000
Number of Plants: *100
Products Manufactured: Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Sunrise Confections, div. of Mount Franklin Foods
El Paso, Texas
Net Sales (Millions): $360
Chief Officer Title: Gary A. Ricco, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 2,900
Number of Plants: 5
Products Manufactured: Panned Confections; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads);
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Dulces De la Rosa
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Net Sales (Millions): $350
Chief Officer Title: Miguel Angel Michel Velasco, pres.
Number of Employees: 6,500
Number of Plants: 4
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum
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Canel's SA de CV
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Net Sales (Millions): $390
Chief Officer Title: Roberto Garcia Navarro, pres.
Number of Employees: 2,450
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Toffee & Caramel; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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The Promotion In Motion Cos. Inc.
Allendale, NJ
Net Sales (Millions): $400
Chief Officer Title: Michael Rosenberg, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 750
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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See's Candies
S. San Francisco, Calif., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $430
Chief Officer Title: Brad Kinstler, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 1,5002 3
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Hearthside Food Solutions
Downers Grove, Ill., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $120
Chief Officer Title: Richard Scalise, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 1,694
Number of Plants: 13
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Tootsie Roll Industries
Chicago, Ill., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $516
Chief Officer Title: Ellen Gordon, CEO & chair
Number of Employees: 2,200
Number of Plants: 7
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Gum
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PepsiCo Americas Foods
Purchase, NY, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $5812
Chief Officer Title: Indra Nooyi, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: *274,000
Number of Plants: *700
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc.
Carle Place, N.Y., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $600
Chief Officer Title: Chris McCann, CEO
Number of Employees: 2,00033
Number of Plants: 4
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Barcel S.A., div. of Grupo Bimbo
Mexico City, Mexico
Net Sales (Millions): $7002
Chief Officer Title: Ricardo Padilla Anguiano, pres. Of Barcel
Number of Employees: 3,000
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum;
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KIND Healthy Snacks
NY, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $719
Chief Officer Title: Daniel Lubetzky, founder & CEO
Number of Employees: 7003
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Parsippany, N.J.
Net Sales (Millions): $791
Chief Officer Title: Paul Chibe, pres. & CEO of Ferrero N. America
Number of Employees: 296
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Clif Bar & Co.
Emeryville, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $900
Chief Officer Title: Kevin Cleary, CEO
Number of Employees: 1,093
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Kellogg Co.
Battle Creek, Mich., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $1,300
Chief Officer Title: Steven Cahillane, CEO & chair
Number of Employees: *33,000
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Lindt North America
Stratham, N.H.
Net Sales (Millions): $1,656
Chief Officer Title: Andreas Pfluger, pres. & CEO of Lindt North America
Number of Employees: 3,084
Number of Plants: 6
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections
4
General Mills
Minneapolis, Minn., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $2,100
Chief Officer Title: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO & chair
Number of Employees: *38,000
Number of Plants: *50
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
3
The Hershey Co.
Hershey, Pa., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $7,8931
Chief Officer Title: Michele Buck, CEO & pres.; Chuck Davis, chair
Number of Employees: 16,910
Number of Plants: 19
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
2
Mondelez International
Deerfield, Ill., USA
Net Sales (Millions): $11,7001
Chief Officer Title: Dirk Van de Put, CEO
Number of Employees: *80,000
Number of Plants: *150
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads); Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
1
Bryan, Ohio, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $120
Chief Officer Title: Kirkland Vashaw, CEO
Number of Employees: 540
Number of Plants: 1
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
Note on methodology: All sales, plant and employee estimates are for confectionery operations only, unless otherwise noted. In addition, Candy Industry Magazine has attempted to factor out industrial chocolate sales and plants. All estimates come from a combination of manufacturer surveys, annual reports, media reports, private and published research, and analyst interviews. For most public companies, projections were made for fiscal 2017 based on 2016 sales and growth reported in the most recent 2017 statements, if available. For most private companies, sales are estimated for calendar year 2017.
1Total sales, company doesn‘t break out regional revenues
2No updates provided for 2017
3Includes part-time or temporary workers
41-800-FLOWERS.COM has 2,000 year round employees; 8,000 seasonally
5See’s Candies has 1,500 year round employees; 6,000 seasonally
* Non-confectionery items are included
