Claeys Candy Inc.
Claeys Candy, Inc. is an American candy company founded in 1919, known for old-fashioned hard candy, fudge, chocolate, and gourmet peanut brittle.
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Overview
Claeys Candy, Inc. is a candy company founded in 1919 by Jerome C. Claeys. It is currently led by his grandson, Gregg Claeys. The company produces old-fashioned hard candy, fudge, chocolate, and gourmet peanut brittle. It is well known for its Christmas special 'Chocolate Charlie'.
History
Claeys Candy was founded in 1919 in a garage by Jerome C. Claeys, grandfather of the current president, Gregg Claeys. The original location was a small building on Blaine Ave. As sales increased, larger buildings were required. The current plant on S. Taylor is the 4th plant that Claeys Candy has built. The original name of the company was J. C. Claeys Candy. The first item manufactured was 'Etabar', a caramel nut bar covered with icing and selling for five cents. The company transitioned from hand labor to machine work in the 1970s to keep up with demand.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Old Fashioned Hard Candy · Old Fashioned Fudge · Chocolate · Gourmet Peanut Brittle
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