Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company

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.

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

History

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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

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

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