Louis Sherry Inc. was an early 20th-century company known for quality confectionery products, particularly candy and ice cream. It was founded by New York restaurateur

Louis Sherry Louis Sherry (1855 in St. Albans, Vermont – 1926) was an American restaurateur, caterer, confectioner and hotelier during the Gilded Age and early 20th century. His name is typically associated with an upscale brand of candy and ice cream, and ...

and Lucius M. Boomer, then Chairman of the

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel The Waldorf Astoria New York is a luxury hotel and condominium residence in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The structure, at 301 Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, is a 47-story Art Deco landmark designed by architects Schult ...

. The company was acquired by the Childs Company in 1950, for "more than $2,000,000"."New Bill of Fare"
''Time Magazine'', May 29, 1950

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Defunct companies based in New York (state) Childs Restaurants {{food-company-stub