Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company
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| Industry | chocolate |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Sam Himmelstein |
| Headquarters | Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Key people | Stuart Selarnick (CEO) |
| Parent | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Website | Official website |
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. In recent years, Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company has become a very successful candy 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]
Recently, it had bought Cap Candy, a division of Hasbro, and the Wonder Ball from Nestlé.
Footnotes
References
- Brubaker, Harold (2006-12-08). "Healthful treats, but candy, too.". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- Kleiman, Dena (1989-03-22). "Where Chocolate Bunnies Come From". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- Frankford Candy sweet on a license to thrill - Philadelphia Business Journal
- Candy company acquires Wonderball brand - Philadelphia Business Journal
- A sweetheart chocolate deal - Philadelphia Business Journal
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