Giannios Candy Co., Inc. makes and sells chocolate confections, fudge, hard candy and other sweets from its Struthers operation. Its lineup includes distinctive favorites such as chocolate-covered marshmallows and English toffee, offered in both everyday packages and gift-ready boxes and tins.
Anthony-Thomas ChocolatesSince 1952, Columbus-based Anthony-Thomas Chocolates has made buckeyes and assorted milk and dark chocolates, building a local candy tradition around its signature confections. The family-owned business draws on five generations of experience and produces its chocolates in a 175,000-square-foot factory, where eleven lines make 30,000 pounds per shift. Anthony-Thomas also offers personalized candy bars and event boxes for weddings, parties, and businesses.COLUMBUS, OH
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
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
Marie’s CandiesBorn from homemade gifts made by Winfred and Marie King in their Ohio country kitchen, Marie’s Candies has been making small-batch chocolates since opening in 1956. Now third-generation owned by siblings Shannon and Rebecca, the West Liberty confectioner carries that family tradition from a restored train depot that serves as its retail space. Its best-known offerings include customizable chocolate assortments and distinctive treats such as Tur’Kins, a turtle-style candy.WEST LIBERTY, OH