Albanese
Representing three main product lines, Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. makes and distributes gummies, premium nuts and gold label chocolates. Some of their specialties include malted milk balls, chocolate covered raisins, pecans, cashews, cherries, walnuts, caramel corn and more. They specialize in the freshest nuts and chocolates. Plus, their product line includes the World’s Best Gummi Bears, Gummi Army Guys and Gummi Jet Fighters. Bulk gummi bears in flavors like blue raspberry, peach and even licorice round out the collection.
American Licorice
What’s more American than licorice? The American Licorice Company has gained a reputation in the red-vines business as one of the nation’s oldest and most established licorice retailers. Born in 1914, the company is well known for its Snaps, Red Vines, Sour Punch and Super Ropes chewy candies. Fun for kids and equally addicting for adults, these candies are sweet, sour, fruity, and everything in between.
Annabelle
With the Rocky Road, Big Hunk, U-NO, Look and Abba-Zaba candy bars, Annabelle Candy Company has a stellar line up. The company’s founder was a Russian immigrant to the U.S. in 1917. In 1950, he named his new candy company for his daughter Annabelle. Now located in Hayward, California, the Annabelle Candy Company continues to churn out consistently delicious sweet treats that are on fire with popularity in the West U.S.
Atkinson
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the sweets. Based in the small city of Lufkin, Atkinson Candy Company is family-owned and “Texas proud.” Most known for the coconut-dusted Chick-O-Stick and Long Boys. Atkinson also makes Peanut Brittle and Peanut Butter Filled Balls from quality, fresh-roasted peanuts. They have a great selection of hard candy buttons.. You can also try their Mint Twists (great changemaker candy), Rainbow Coconut, sugar-free products and holiday varieties.
Cadbury Adams
Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, Cadbury Adams markets an assortment of chewing gum, mints, and chewy candies. Within their product line are the nostalgic Chiclets, Bubbaloo, Beemans and Black Jack chewing gums you grew up with as a kid. But Cadbury Adams is also the force behind some of today's checkout aisle favorites: Bubblicious, Dentyne, Stride, Trident and Certs. For chewy candy addicts, the brand’s Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids bring flavor and fun together in one package, delighting candy addicts of all ages.
Charms
When you’ve got to have the classic fruity taste of a Blow Pop, turn to Charms. Maker of the gum-filled lollipop since the ‘70s, Charms is now part of the Tootsie Roll family. You’ll enjoy reconnecting with the brand’s other quality products like Andes Mints and the chewy caramel Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies candies. These sugary staples and more make up a true candy addict’s diet, and you’ll find it all at Candy Direct.
Concord
Concord Confections is an industry leader in bubble gum and novelty candies. This Canadian candy supplier markets the classic Dubble Bubble brand, one of the most recognizable bubble gums since its creation in 1928. Concord also puts out popular kid favorites such as Cry Babies Extra Sour gum, rainbow-colored Painterz a gum and Razzles candy that’s also a gum! Go ahead and play with your food. The Lego-like Blox are too much fun to miss.
Dryden & Palmer
Rock Candy has a long history in the U.S. The New England–based Dryden & Palmer Company has been crystallizing sugar into edible rocks since its business commenced in 1880. Both the old-fashioned, boxed crystals and the colored candy rocks on a stick are available. Sticks come in flavors like root beer, blueberry orange and sour pineapple. You can even buy shorter swizzle sticks to stir into your hot beverage. And their candy on a string looks as elegant as it tastes.
Farley's & Sathers
While Farley’s Creamy Caramels and French Burnt Peanuts reflect a sophisticated taste, the company is most known for Now and Later, Super Bubble and Gummi Bears, a consortium of lollipops, Jaw Breakers and more. Born in 1870, Farley entered the Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company in the last decade, giving them even more opportunities to grow their booming bagged candy business. Look out for Farley’s Circus Peanuts, Hot Dog Gum, Jellied Orange Slices or Gum Drops to sooth your sweet tooth.
Ferrara Pan
If you’re hankering for the classics, you’re ready for Ferra Pan candies. Ferrera Pan began putting out candy-coated almonds in 1908, and they still make a mean Chocolate Covered Almond today. Try on some Lemonheads for size, or nibble on some Boston Baked Beans, delicious candy-coated peanuts. Great for Valentine’s Day or any day, Red Hots will set your heart on fire, as will Ferrera Pan’s Atomic Fireballs. Check out their Swirly Black Forest Gummy Bears, made with real fruit juice.
Ferrero Rocher
Who does candy like the Italians? Nobody. The Ferrero Rocher chocolate and hazelnut truffles are gold-wrapped elegance. Though the company (which also puts out Nutella hazelnut spread) is mostly in the chocolate business, you might be surprised to know that they also produce Tic Tacs. Yes, the tiny breath fresheners that come in easy-to-use containers are all thanks to Ferrero.
Ghirardelli
Hot cocoa, chocolate bars or gift boxes - we carry everything Ghirardelli. The American chocolatier is the cream of the crop, providing both dark and milk chocolate. Its Chocolate Squares come in mint, raspberry and caramel. For a great late-night drink, try Ghirardelli’s hot cocoa mixes in hazelnut, white mocha and double chocolate. Or ride off into the sunset with a Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Twilight Delight chocolate bar.
Gimbals
Gourmet Jelly Beans are a serious matter for San Francisco–based Gimbal’s. In 1898, brothers Alexander, Louis and Eugene Gimbal started their business around the bean. Today Gimbal’s presents 41 flavors of gourmet jelly beans, from the familiar to the exotic. With flavors like Strawberry Daiquiri, Buttered Popcorn, Lemon Meringue and Baja Margarita, you’re bound to fall in love. Red Delicious. Jelly beans make a great low-calorie treat, and Spicy Cinnamon doubles as a breath freshener. For the hottest chew on this earth don't forget to try Gimbal's scorching LavaBalls!
Haribo
A German-based company, Haribo has been in the business of sweets since 1920. Famous for their Gold Bears gummy candies, they also distribute candy that resembles other kid-friendly foods. Haribo Fruity Pasta, Sour S’ghetti and Happy Cola begin the lineup of fun-shaped gummies to entice even the pickiest appetites. For a mix of the best Haribo has to offer, try the Gummy Fruit Salad, an array of gummy slices shaped like apples, oranges, grapefruit and more.
Hershey
Have you tried Hershey’s Peanut Butter Kisses? How about Kissables, the rainbow-colored, candy-coated mini kisses that make mouths smile? Hershey’s is an American favorite in chocolates since 1894 that brings us some of today’s classics like Nuggets, Rolos, York Pepprmint Patties and Kit Kats. Twizzlers, NutRageous and Reese’s represent some of the highest candy sales in the world. Try Reese’s Pieces Minis for a delicious peanut-buttery punch in a petite package.
Jelly Belly
Jelly beans have been around for a long time - but never like this. Flavored with real fruit juices, Jelly Belly’s magical beans come in 50 flavors, including Caramel Apple, Buttered Popcorn, Toasted Marshmallow and Orange Sherbet. If those sound delicious, you may like Grape Jelly, Café Latte, A&W Cream Soda, Peanut Butter and Jalapeño. For a real treat, check out our assorted gift boxes and sugar free varieties.
Judson
Nothing celebrates candylicious flavor like sucking down a Judson Sour on a summer day - or any day. The Judson Candy Company, now Judson-Atkinson, brings us chewy, candy sours in flavors like Green Apple, Piña Colada, Tangerine, Cherry, Watermelon, Fruit Punch, and Grape. Take a bag of these sours into a movie, and you’ll enjoy the film even when it totally bombs.
Just Born
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Just Born Candy Company is a shining light in the industry. Conceived in the early 1900s, Just Born’s products include candy chews like fruity Mike & Ikes, spicy Hot Tamales and Zours candy sours. But they also put out one of your favorite holiday confections—Peeps Marshmallow treats are no longer just for Easter. Trade your bunnies and birdies for scary Halloween pumpkins and plush Valentine hearts, all available here.
Koppers
Chocolate candy that looks like real pebbles? If you think your eyes are playing tricks on you, they probably are. If you’re tired of your plain, old gummy candies, you may want to try Koppers Chocolate-Covered Gummy Bears. The Koppers Candy Company specializes in candy-coated, bulk chocolates. We carry the company’s famous Milkies, tiny candy-coated chocolates in 20 colorful shades. They’re perfect to pair with your wedding or special-event colors, so browse our catalog for more info.
Lindt
Swiss chocolatier Lindt has been in the candy business since 1845. Chocolates of this caliber are rare, but Lindt’s aim is to share their labor of love worldwide. Succulently sweet, the company’s Lindor Truffles in raspberry, mint, peanut butter and hazelnut have rich, creamy centers. The white, milk and dark chocolate bars are equally exquisite. Try the Lindt Pistachio Bar with whole nuts in a velvety almond filling for a snack that’s suitable for royalty.
Masterfoods (M/M Mars)
One of the big players in the candy industry, this parent company for the M&M and Mars makes 7 of the worlds top 20 selling candies. Snickers, Dove, Twix, Skittles and Starburst are among their line of sweets that snacksters just can’t get enough of. If M&Ms are your go-to candy, branch out with Mars Galaxy Promises bar with chocolate and hazelnut or Snickers Limited Edition Dark bar. Chocolate Skittles may confuse your tongue at first, but not for long. Look around, and you’ll find even more reasons to fall in love.
Metro
New York–based Metro Candy & Nut carries a huge selection of candies you’ll love to chomp through. Their pastel Conversation Hearts are a sweet way to show some love around the holidays or any day. Jordan Almonds make an elegant statement at wedding receptions, corporate parties or baby showers, and the variety of color choices is astounding. Gummy Orange Slices taste juicy and delicious, while the smooth and creamy taste of Cremino Toffee in assorted flavors will leave you wanting more. Also the supplier of Chocolate Poker Chips and Pillow Mints, Metro knows about quality. And you’ll find the highest quality candies here at Candy Direct.
Necco
In 1847, a Massachusetts-based candy maker got its wings. Necco Pastel-colored Wafers and Necco Chocolate Wafers were soon to follow. The Clark Bar, with its peanut butter and chocolaty crunch won more fans to Necco’s camp. But the Sky Bar defies all logic of candy possibility, combining four different fillings—one each of fudge, vanilla, caramel and peanut—into one candy shell. How’d they do that? Necco’s Mint Julep, Banana Split and gold-wrapped Mary Janes candy chews are available in tubs for easy changemaker business. Best of all, Necco’s nostalgia-inducing pink, yellow and blue Candy Buttons and are the same today as they were yesterday.
Nestle
Swiss chocolatier Nestle has been in business since 1866. Their products range from the fun and familiar—Crunch and Butterfinger chocolate bars—to the absolutely elegant. Filled chocolate nuggets that resemble mini bars of pure gold, Nestle Treasures represent all that chocolate candy should be. Baby Ruth manages to pack fresh-roasted peanuts into a bar of sweet caramel and chewy nougat that satisfies both a sweet tooth and a hungry stomach. For candy with international flair, try Nestle’s imported Walnut Whip, a refined chocolate cone filled with vanilla bean cream and garnished with a single walnut. Delicious.
Oakleaf
Want candy that can break your jaw, give you your horoscope and mess up your mouth in one fell swoop? Specializing in novelty kids candies for over 40 years, Oak Leaf Confections is an Ontario-based company whose products are sure to bring joy and a smile to all who eat them. L’il Jewels Hard Candies are a great bet in bulk. Fill your vending machine with a gum ball that’s covered with multicolored Sprinkles, or shaped to look like a Spooky Eye. Try Oak Leaf’s Bubble Gum Zig Zags, a fun a colorful chicle gum that’s great for vending or just for throwing a party.
Pez Candy
From holidays to cartoon characters to sports figures, there’s a Pez dispenser to suit just about every interest. Originally used to distribute peppermints, the candy containers were first made in 1927 in Vienna. Today, Pez is fruit-flavored and the Pez Candy Company is a leader in novelty candy. Their Giant Dispensers talk or play music when you open them, and Pez Pets are fuzzy, adorable animals that dispense candy just like their plastic counterparts. We’ve got your Pez refills in assorted and sour flavors - check out Pez Cola Candy for a new taste in a classic shape.
Pop Rocks
Famous for the candy that pops on your tongue with an explosive crackle and pop, the Pop Rocks Candy Company has learned a few new tricks over the years. For one, the Pop Rocks Chocolate Bar gives an explosive burst that’s completely unexpected. Pop Rocks on a Roll pairs the tiny rock candies with fruit leather and Pop Rocks Bubble Gum turns candy crystals into chewing gum. Look for individual Fun Size Pouches and Pop Rocks Extreme in Sour Flavors that will blow up on your tongue and blast you away with sour flavor.
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Sconza
With a heritage based in peanut brittle, Sconza Candy Company got started in 1939. Since those days, not much has changed, but the product line has gotten a boost. Boston Baked Beans are sold in bulk, and Sconza also puts our candy-coated Jordan Almonds as well as Dark Chocolate Toffee Almonds. Candy, chocolate and yogurt-covered nuts aren’t the company’s only candies—Jawbreakers are among their top sellers. Try the Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans for a real jolt and an elegant treat combined in one package.
Taste of Nature
Founded in 1992, Taste of Nature, Inc. is candy and snack food manufacturing company whose fun and innovative products may be found right here at Candy Direct. The variety of licensed and proprietary brands we carry include: Cookie Dough Bites, Care Bears Gummi Bears, Sqwigglies, Muddy Bears, Tiny Tarts, Cotton Candy Swirlz, Mike and Ike Cotton Candy, Hot Tamales Cotton Candy, Simpsons Fruit Snacks, Nathan's Famous Gummi Hot Dogs, and Shari Candies. Most of these come in movie box size and are the perfect choice for home theatre owners.
Thompson
The Connecticut-based Thompson Candy Company specializes in foil-wrapped chocolates for any occasion. Thompson’s foil-wrapped Coins, Stars and Valentine Hearts are great for filling baskets, bags and more. Whether it’s a baby boy or girl you’re celebrating, Thompson’s Chocolate Box of Cigars is a fun and fantastic gift idea for the new parents. The taste of these chocolates is milky smooth and sinfully sweet, and the individually wrapped chocolate foiled balls make them perfect for the office candy bowl.
Tootsie Roll
Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops feel like part of our greater candy heritage. It’s hard to believe that it all started more than 100 years ago, when founder Leo Hirshfield was tired of chocolate candy that melted in the sun. Today, the small chewy chocolates have transformed into many forms and flavors. Tootsie Flavor Roll Twisties come in Vanilla, Orange, Lemon, Lime and Cherry. Even Tooties Pops are getting a twist with their new Tropical Stormz multi-flavored pops with the famous chocolate tootsie roll center.
Topps
There are more reasons to love Topps than their legendary sports trading cards. The Topps Company makes candies that you won’t want to share. The Original Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum with a comic strip in each wrapper will bring you back to the good old days. Topps is also the genius behind Push Pops, the lollipops that never end, and Ring Pops, the candy that’s ultra fun to wear while you lick its fruity, hard-candy center.
Trolli
Under the Farley’s and Sathers Candy Company, Trolli gummy candies are both addictive and satisfying. From the original German-born recipe produced in 1981, Trolli’s candy lineup includes gummi worms, bears and more. Whether your crave Peach O’s, Brite Crawlers or Strawberry Puffs, Trolli always has a gummy to fit the bill. If you’re brave, try Trolli’s version of gummy Octopus - it’s guaranteed to taste better than the real thing.
Van Melle
A world provider of gums and mints, European-headquartered Perfetti Van Melle makes candy for fresher breath, but also plenty just for fun. Its three big players are Chupa Chups lollipops, AirHeads taffy and Mentos mints in both peppermint and fruit flavors. Look for the new Airheads Lollipops in assorted flavors, and Mentos Sours in watermelon, green apple and lemon.
World
Who doesn’t remember puffing on a chalky, candy cigarette at some points in their life? Brooklyn-based World Candy Company is still the force behind this healthier alternative to smoking. Its brands include Lucky Lights, Target and Kings, and they’re safe enough for kids to light up. Some are crunchy candy sticks and others are sticks of bubble gum. Whichever you fancy, don’t you think it’s about time for a smoke break?
Wrigley
Always a family-run company, Wrigley got its start in the chewing gum business in 1891. Its first gums were Juicy Fruit, Wrigley’s Spearmint, Doublemint and Big Red. Extra, Eclipse, Freedent and Orbit gums are among the company’s brilliant lineup. Check out Big League Chew and Bubble Tape, Wrigley’s super-fun bubble gums or the intense taste of Altoids gum. Did we mention that LifeSavers and Creme Savers are also in the Wrigley family of products?