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I see new horizons of opportunity. I believe that working together we can develop the candy industry's full potential to the benefit of wholesaler, retailer, manufacturer and the consuming public."
- Ernest Prince, founder of McKeesport Candy Co., in his presidential keynote address, 1955 National Candy Whoesalers Association convention.
As one of the oldest candy wholesalers in the nation, we constantly strive to improve our customer service and "go the extra mile" in providing our customers with the best possible service available.
Below are videos, featured on Local and National Television, that highlight our 80 year history and unique candy filled warehouse:
- The Warren Pierce Show - WJR Detroit - October 2011
- KDKA TV – Dave Crawley’s KD Country – October 2008
- The Food Network at the All Candy Expo – December 2006 (video)
- WQED's "On Q" Television – February 2004
- NBC Today Show – November 2003
Below are a few recent articles that share our unique history and philosophy.
- Santa gets his candy at CandyFavorites.com! - Nov 2012
- Stocking Everyone's Candy Favorites - Nov 2012
- McKeesport Candy embraces new and old by selling retro goodies only on the Web - Aug 2012
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette Quote of the Week - August 2012
- Vegan Candy is Dandy at CandyFavorites.com - June 2012
- Playing with Candy that's Totally Radz! - June 2012
- CandyFavorites.com Teams up with St. Martin's Press - May 2012
- McAfee Secure Service Case Study - April 2012
- American Profile Magazine Tidbits - February 2012
- Local Candy Makers Partner to Honor Tuskegee Airmen - February 2012
- 15 of America's Favorite Regional Sweets - Budget Travel - January 2012
- Region's Internet Retailers to Join in Free Shipping Day - December 2011
- Craft a Gingerbread Lighthouse - Coastal Living Magazine - November 2011
- The Food We Miss - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - October 2011
- Unwrapping Sweet Nostalgia - Ocala Style Magazine - September 2011
- Warner Brother Home Video Flipped Sweepstakes – December 2010
- Heaps of Sweet – Philadelphia Inquirer – November 2010
- Chocolate Tops for Trick-or-Treat – ABC News – October 2010
- The Creepier, The Better. – Pittsburgh Magazine – October 2009
- Tips for a Wedding Candy Buffet? – Martha Stewart Weddings – Summer 2009
- McKeesport Candy Swaps Business – Pittsburgh Business Times – January 2009
- KDKA TV – Dave Crawley’s KD Country – October 2008
- Fort Pitt Candy Sells Memories – Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Seen” Section – October 2008
- Halloween Decorating – Country Living Magazine – October 2008
- Candy Sweet Spot in Sour Economy – Associated Press – June 2008
- The History of Jordan Almonds – World Now (Syndicated Distribution) – April 2008
- Shopping Trip Down Memory Lane – Chicago Tribune – April 2008
- KQDS Radio Interview - Duluth, Minnesota – March 2008
- Dark Chocolate Moves into the Spotlight &ndash Distribution Channels – Winter 2008
- The History of ... Jelly Beans – The Spectator – April 2007
- Looking for Some Candy Canes? – Sioux Falls Argus Leader – December 2007
- Wedding Candy Buffet Ideas – Favor Ideas (FavorIdeas.com) – January 2007
- The Food Network at the All Candy Expo – December 2006 (video)
- Candy Favorites in Seventeen Magazine – October 2006
- Pittsburgh Candy Stores – Pop City (PopCityMedia.com) – August 2006
- Mystery of Circus Peanuts – USA Today - July 2006
- Film fare – Louisville Courier Journal – February 2006
- Sweet on the Classics – Florida Today – October 2005
- Jon Prince at the Google Global Sales Conference 2005
- Fascination with Gross Candy? – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – March 2005
- McKeesport Candy Co. Stays on the Edge – The HMA Link – November 2004
- Coolest Candy You've Never Heard of – USA Weekend – October 2004
- Tricks for Treats – Fast Company – October 2004
- McKeesport Candy Featured on WQED's "On Q" Television – February 2004
- Sweet Site Offers Retro Delights – Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio.com) – January 2004
- McKeesport Candy Co. Featured on NBC Today Show – November 2003
- Who Wants Candy? – Columbus Alive Online Magazine – September 2003
- McKeesport Candy Sells Sweet Nostalgia – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – October 2002
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – July 2002
- McKeesport Candy Marks 75 Years – McKeesport Daily News – November 2001
- Candy is Dandy – Pittsburgh Business Times – August 2001
- Chocolate Fever – McKeesport Daily News – May 1997
- Stronger Than Steel: McKeesport Candy Co – Distribution Channels – November 1996
- Fundraising Unit Sweet – McKeesport Daily News – April 1996
- Candy Firm Honored – McKeesport Daily News – July 1994
We put the Retro into Retro Candy, please view these articles to learn about our early history:
