American Candy Company facts for kids
| Industry | Confectionery |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Old-fashioned hard candies |
| Owner | Pinkerton Group |
| Parent | Tootsie Roll Industries |
The American Candy Company is a confectioner specializing in old-fashioned hard candies.
History
The American Candy Company was founded in 1899 in Selma, Alabama. The company was sold by the Gibian Family in 1989 to the Pinkerton Group in Richmond, Virginia. Their wax candy division was sold to Concord Confections in 2002, and this division is now part of Tootsie Roll Industries.
Products
- Twirl Pops
- Old Fashioned Sticks
- Candy Canes
- Starlight Mints
- Lollipops
- Long Boy Soft Chews
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