Cadbury makes chocolate and other confectionery, growing from John Cadbury’s 1824 grocery shop in Birmingham into the brand behind Dairy Milk, Creme Egg and other familiar treats. Its Bournville factory, conceived as a “factory in a garden,” became known not only for chocolate production but also for unusually progressive worker welfare and community support. Cadbury is now part of Mondelēz International and marked 200 years in 2024.
The Hershey CompanyMilton Hershey founded The Hershey Company in 1894, launching a Pennsylvania chocolate business that grew from an effort to make candy an affordable treat into a portfolio of more than 30 confectionery and snack brands. The company continues making chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where its history stretches back more than 130 years, while also developing options such as plant-based confections for changing tastes.311351HERSHEY, PA
Daffin's CandiesSince 1949, Daffin’s Candies has made locally produced milk and semi-sweet chocolate confections from its Sharon-area candy operation. The business traces its roots to George Daffin’s 1903 family store in Woodsfield, Ohio, and became known for its solid chocolate Peter Rabbit, introduced in 1962. Its Sharon flagship also houses the Chocolate Kingdom, a miniature chocolate world that reflects the family’s long-running blend of candy making and community attraction.FRANKLIN, PA
Gardners Candies IncSince 1897, Gardners Candies has been making chocolate confections in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, growing from Pike Gardner’s horse-drawn candy wagon into a producer known for its Original Peanut Butter Meltaway®. The company’s history also reaches into everyday American tradition: its early decorative candy boxes helped inspire the heart-shaped box associated with Valentine’s Day. Now part of the Sarris Family Company, Gardners operates stores across Central Pennsylvania and supports hundreds of organizations through its fundraising program.311352TYRONE, PA
Bomboy's CandyA family business since Barry and Jean Bomboy opened their Havre de Grace storefront in 1978, Bomboy’s Candy continues to make chocolates from recipes passed down through the family. The company’s handcrafting and deep ties to its hometown have helped build a word-of-mouth customer base spanning all 50 states, while its donations support local community organizations.HAVRE DE GRACE, MD