Created by a father and son in Newcomerstown, Ohio, in 1974, Tastee Apple makes caramel-covered apples and gourmet chocolate apple treats. The company ships its signature snacks directly to customers and sells them through retailers, with caramel apple pops extending its original treat into a convenient, holiday-themed format.
Popped! | Rosenberg’s CandiesFounded by Gwen Rosenberg in Kent in January 2012, Popped!—now Rosenberg’s Candies—makes popcorn and confections from original recipes and locally sourced Ohio ingredients. The family-owned business grew from years of Gwen perfecting caramel recipes at home and is known for small-batch caramel popcorn, including a cayenne-spiced recipe taste-tested by Kent firefighters. It has since expanded its offerings beyond popcorn to include chocolates and other confections.KENT, OH
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
Snacks with a TwistNay Dismore’s Snacks with a Twist grew from a pretzel venture launched in January 2014 into a Pickerington maker of creatively flavored snacks and sweets. The company’s ideas often come from customers, friends, and Dismore’s experience growing up in a family of 16, while its products are made locally and prepared for shipment across the United States.PICKERINGTON, OH
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