Goetze’s Candy Company is a family-owned Baltimore confectionery maker founded in 1895, originally as the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company. The sixth-generation company is best known for Caramel Creams, introduced in 1918, and Cow Tales, introduced in 1984; it makes its candies in Baltimore with real dairy ingredients.
Wockenfuss CandiesSince opening its Baltimore candy company in 1915, Wockenfuss Candies has made chocolate specialties and confections, including its signature homemade chocolates and Carmallows. The family-owned business is now operated by the fifth generation—Paul and Lynn’s three daughters—and has grown to six Maryland retail stores while continuing to manufacture candy in Baltimore. Wockenfuss is also a woman-owned business.NOTTINGHAM, MD
Just Born Quality ConfectionsFrom its Bethlehem headquarters and candy factory, Just Born Quality Confections makes the PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® candies that have made the family-owned company a familiar name since 1923. Now in its third generation, Just Born employs more than 600 associates and produces candy in the USA and Canada, with PEANUT CHEWS® continuing to be made in Philadelphia. Its Bethlehem production facility is SQF certified, and the company remains privately held while carrying on a distinctly family-rooted confectionery tradition.BETHLEHEM, PA
Mouth Party CaramelFrom its Timonium shop, Mouth Party Caramel makes small-batch gourmet caramels using a four-generation-old family recipe. The Maryland confectioner is especially known for Chesapeake Caramels, which fold iconic Old Bay seasoning into a simple cream-and-butter caramel, alongside classics such as sea salt and chocolate sea salt. Its fresh-to-order sweets are packaged for retail, gifts, and customized corporate orders.LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD
Gene & Boots Candies, IncGene & Boots Candies is a family candy maker founded in 1930 by Gene Madigan and his friend nicknamed Boots, beginning as a Charleroi shop selling popcorn and salted peanuts before developing its chocolate-making business. Now in the third generation of the Madigan family, the company continues to use many of its early formulas and sells candies including its popular assortments.PERRYOPOLIS, PA