Type | industry |
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Industry | chocolate |
Founded | 1947 |
Founder | Sam Himmelstein |
Headquarters | Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , USA |
Key people | Stuart Selarnick (CEO) |
Number of employees | 200 |
Parent | Family Owned |
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 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. [1] In 2000, it started licensing popular children's TV characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants. [2] Frankford produces their candy in China, Pennsylvania and Italy. [3]
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.
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