Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company is an American
candy
Candy, also called sweets (British English) or lollies (Australian English
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manufacturer, located in
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, founded in 1947 by Sam Himmelstein. The current CEO is Stuart Selarnick. 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. In 2000, it started licensing popular children's TV characters, such as
SpongeBob SquarePants. Frankford produces their candy in
China
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,
Pennsylvania and
Italy.
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
Sources
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Frankford Candy sweet on a license to thrill – Philadelphia Business Journal*
ttp://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2005/11/28/story3.html A sweetheart chocolate deal – Philadelphia Business Journal
External links
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Chocolate companies based in Pennsylvania
Confectionery companies of the United States
Food and drink companies established in 1947
1947 establishments in Pennsylvania
Manufacturing companies based in Philadelphia
Food and drink companies based in Philadelphia