Sweet 60 2019: 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 Crystal Lindell at lindellc@bnpmedia.com so we can adjust the listing for next year.
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Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., div. of Mars Inc.
Chicago, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $18,000
Chief Officer Title: Andrew Clarke, global pres. of MWC
Number of Employees: 8,000
Number of Plants: 14
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
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Mondelez International
Deerfield, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $11,905
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
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The Hershey Co.
Hershey, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $7,950
Chief Officer Title: Michele Buck, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 16,420
Number of Plants: 13
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
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Ferrero's North American businesses only, including Ferrara and U.S. Nestle
n/a
Net Sales (Millions): $2,9005
Chief Officer Title: Paul Chibe, CEO of Ferrero N. America; Todd Siwak, CEO of Ferrara.
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; 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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General Mills
Minneapolis, Minn.
Net Sales (Millions): $2,1002
Chief Officer Title: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO
Number of Employees: 40,000*
Number of Plants: 50*
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Kellogg Co.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Net Sales (Millions): $1,890
Chief Officer Title: Steven Cahillane, CEO
Number of Employees: 33,000*
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Lindt & Sprungli (North America) Inc.
Stratham, N.H.
Net Sales (Millions): $1,701
Chief Officer Title: Rolf Fallegger, CEO & pres.
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
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Barcel S.A., div. of Grupo Bimbo
Mexico City, Mexico
Net Sales (Millions): $1,001
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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Clif Bar & Co.
Emeryville, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $900
Chief Officer Title: Gary Erickson & Kit Crawford, co-CEOs
Number of Employees: 1,148
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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KIND Healthy Snacks
NY, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $719
Chief Officer Title: Daniel Lubetzky, founder & CEO
Number of Employees: 7001
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Hearthside Food Solutions
Downers Grove, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $661
Chief Officer Title: Richard Scalise, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 2,680
Number of Plants: 14
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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PepsiCo Americas Foods
Purchase, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $630
Chief Officer Title: Ramon Laguarta, 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.
Net Sales (Millions): $600
Chief Officer Title: Chris McCann, CEO
Number of Employees: 2,0003
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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Tootsie Roll Industries
Chicago, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $515
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; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; 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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See's Candies
S. San Francisco, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $430
Chief Officer Title: Brad Kinstler, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 1,5004
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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The Promotion In Motion Cos. Inc.
Allendale, NJ
Net Sales (Millions): $425
Chief Officer Title: Michael Rosenberg, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 750
Number of Plants: 3
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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Sunrise Confections, div. of Mount Franklin Foods
El Paso, Texas
Net Sales (Millions): $400
Chief Officer Title: Gary Ricco, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 3,600
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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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: 4
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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Dulces De la Rosa
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Net Sales (Millions): $355
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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Abbott Nutrition, div. of Abbott Laboratories
Lake Bluff, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $2902
Chief Officer Title: Daniel Salvadori, exec. VP of Nutrition Products
Number of Employees: 99,000*
Number of Plants: 100*
Products Manufactured: Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Nature's Bounty Co.
Ronkonkoma, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $262
Chief Officer Title: Paul Sturman, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 4,000*
Number of Plants: 3*
Products Manufactured: Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Just Born Quality Confections
Bethlehem, Pa.
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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Bazooka Candy Brands, div. of Topps Co.
NY, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $231
Chief Officer Title: Tony Jacobs, pres. of Bazooka Candy Brands
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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Santa Cruz Nutritionals
Santa Cruz, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $200
Chief Officer Title: Carlyn Solomon, CEO
Number of Employees: 550
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans
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Jelly Belly Candy Co.
Fairfield, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $195
Chief Officer Title: Lisa Brasher, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 720
Number of Plants: 3
Products Manufactured: Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; 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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Kar's Nuts, div. of KNPC Holdco
Madison Heights, Mich.
Net Sales (Millions): $185
Chief Officer Title: Nick Nicolay. CEO
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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R.M. Palmer Candy Co.
West Reading, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $175
Chief Officer Title: Richard Palmer Jr., pres., and 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; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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World's Finest Chocolate
Chicago, Ill.
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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Georgia Nut Co.
Skokie, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $150
Chief Officer Title: Dave Drehobl, CEO, and 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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Nellson LLC
Anaheim, Calif.
Net Sales (Millions): $144
Chief Officer Title: Jamie Better, chair & CEO
Number of Employees: 1,400
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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American Licorice Co.
La Porte, Ind.
Net Sales (Millions): $140
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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Hawaiian Host
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Net Sales (Millions): $1402
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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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Durango, Colo.
Net Sales (Millions): $138
Chief Officer Title: Bryan Merryman, 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; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Doumak Inc.
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Net Sales (Millions): $125
Chief Officer Title: Don Muff, pres. & COO
Number of Employees: 195
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads;
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Spangler Candy Co.
Bryan, Ohio
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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BBX Sweet Holdings, subsidiary of BBX Capital Corp.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Net Sales (Millions): $115
Chief Officer Title: n/a
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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Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Merrillville, Ind.
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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Frankford Candy LLC
Philadelphia, Pa.
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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Justin's LLC, div. of Hormel Food Corp.
Boulder, Colo.
Net Sales (Millions): $102
Chief Officer Title: Randy Simonson, pres.
Number of Employees: 34
Number of Plants: n/a
Products Manufactured: Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; 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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Elmer Chocolate
Ponchatoula, La.
Net Sales (Millions): $98
Chief Officer Title: Rob Nelson, CEO
Number of Employees: 250
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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R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Net Sales (Millions): $90
Chief Officer Title: Karen Flavelle, CEO, and Nick Williams, 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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Ganong Bros. Ltd.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
Net Sales (Millions): $85
Chief Officer Title: Bryana Ganong, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 370
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; 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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CandyRific LLC
Louisville, Ky.
Net Sales (Millions): $80
Chief Officer Title: Rob Auerbach, pres. & CEO
Number of Employees: 25
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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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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The Warrell Corp.
Camp Hill, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $65
Chief Officer Title: Matt Caiazza, 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; Gum; Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Palmer Candy Co.
Sioux City, Iowa
Net Sales (Millions): $60
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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Edward Marc Brands
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $60
Chief Officer Title: Chris Edwards, CEO; Mark Edwards, CFO; Dana Edwards Manatos, EVP
Number of Employees: 208
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; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads;
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Impact Confections
Janesville, Wisc.
Net Sales (Millions): $55
Chief Officer Title: Gary Viljoen, CEO
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 1
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
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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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Sarris Candies Inc.
Canonsburg, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $52
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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Original Gourmet Food Co.
Salem, N.M.
Net Sales (Millions): $51
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; 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
53
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Inc.
Dunmore, Pa.
Net Sales (Millions): $50
Chief Officer Title: Carolyn Hawk Horter, chair
Number of Employees: 225
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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KLN Family Brands
Perham, Minn.
Net Sales (Millions): $50
Chief Officer Title: Kurt Nelson, COO
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Panned Confections; Toffee & Caramel; Gummies, Jellies, Licorice, Chews, Fruit Snacks & Jelly Beans; Other (includes Marshmallows, Yogurt-Covered, Interactive Novelty, Powders & Spreads;
55
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; 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; Energy/Nutrition Bars & Candies
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Astor Chocolate
Lakewood, N.J.
Net Sales (Millions): $45
Chief Officer Title: David Grunhut, pres.
Number of Employees: 450
Number of Plants: 2
Products Manufactured: Chocolate Bars, Biscuits & Wafers; Truffles, Pralines & Filled Chocolates; Moulded Chocolate Figures & Shapes; Toffee & Caramel; Nuts/Seed Candies, Bars, Bark, Brittles & Marzipan;
57
Atkinson Candy Co.
Lufkin, Texas
Net Sales (Millions): $43
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; Hard Candies (includes Lollipops, Mints, Lozenges & Cough Drops); Sugar-Free & Reduced-Sugar Confections;
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Ford Gum & Machine Co.
Akron, NY
Net Sales (Millions): $40
Chief Officer Title: George Stege, pres.
Number of Employees: 150
Number of Plants: 1
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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Zachary Confections Inc.
Frankfort, Ind.
Net Sales (Millions): $39
Chief Officer Title: Jack Zachary, pres.
Number of Employees: 350
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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Adams & Brooks Inc.
LA, 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;
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 fi scal 2019 based on 2018 sales and growth reported in the most recent 2019 statements, if available. For most private companies, sales are estimated for calendar year 2019. Sales in red indicate the amount was not originally in US dollars.
* Includes non-confectionery items
1Includes part-time or temporary workers
2No updates provided
31-800-FLOWERS.COM has 2,000 year round employees; 8,000 seasonally
4See’s Candies has 1,500 year round employees; 6,000 seasonally
5These numbers for Ferrero’s North American businesses do not include pending sale
of Kellogg. They do include Ferrara, U.S. Nestle, Harry London, Fanny May.
