Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company

Frankford Candy LLC
Company typeindustry
Industrychocolate
Founded1947
FounderSam Himmelstein
HeadquartersFrankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia
,
USA
Key people
Stuart Selarnick (CEO)
Number of employees
200
ParentFamily Owned
WebsiteOfficial website

Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company is an American candy manufacturer, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1947 by Sam Himmelstein. The current CEO is Stuart Selarnick.

History

In the 2000s, Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company became a very successful manufacturer. It is one of the largest producers of chocolate rabbits in the United States, making over 100 varieties.[1] In 2000, it started licensing popular children's TV characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants.[2] Frankford produces their candy in China, Pennsylvania and Italy.[3]

Frankford purchased Cap Candy, a division of Hasbro, and the Wonder Ball from Nestlé in the 2000s. The Wonder Ball has been reintroduced to the confectionery market in recent years.

References

  1. ^ Kleiman 1989.
  2. ^ Brubaker 2006.
  3. ^ "Frankford Mallo-Licious Strawberry - Candy Blog". www.candyblog.net.

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