DeMet's Candy Company is a food company based in Connecticut, United States. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yıldız Holding.
History
DeMet's started in 1898 as a candy store business and soda fountain shop by George DeMet of Chicago, subsequently creating Turtles candies in 1918.[1][2] After a series of mergers and acquisitions, DeMet’s was purchased by Nestlé in 1988.[3]
In 2007, Signature Snacks acquired the DeMet’s brand from Nestlé. Former Nestlé USA executive Hendrik Hartong III is chairman of the company.[4]