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McCraws Taffy is back!

July 1, 2009 by
McCraws Giant Taffy Sticks are back!

McCraws Giant Taffy Sticks are back!

Mc Craws Taffy disappeared from the shelves of candy stores about two (2) years ago without explanation. The phone number for the original manufacturer was disconnected and rumors circulated as to whether this classic taffy would ever be available again. 

A few months ago, it was announced that the original owners were back in business and candy lovers rejoiced! 

Why the fuss you ask?

Mc Craw’s Old Fashioned Taffy Sticks have been a cult item ever since their accidental discovery in 1900.   They are colorful, great tasting and oh so retro.

Originally, the company sold popcorn and the taffy was introduced as something to compliment the line. Ironically, as time passed, the fame of the taffy grew and the popcorn business dwindled.

Ironically, when the company changed ownership last year – the original owner sold the company and then repurchased it – they found themselves closed on their hundredth anniversary which is sad as this would have guaranteed them a place in the pantheon of oldest candy manufacturers in the United States.

Regardless, despite this ever so brief hiatus, the box still states that they have been “ticklin’ the taste buds since 1908” and that these taffy sticks are “ lovingly crafted by the fine folks in Farmersville, Texas.”

As the slogan goes, “try to eat a piece without smiling….” We wish you the best of luck in this endeavor….

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11 Comments

  • Reply Your Friend July 4, 2009 at 12:33 am

    Nice to hear!

  • Reply Marilyn August 23, 2009 at 9:49 am

    I was THRILLED when my husband brought some home for me! It taste just like I remember.

  • Reply Jim August 25, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Anyone know who is making it? Or where the company is locaated?

  • Reply Randy April 17, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    From my home town… Farmersville, TX. When I was a kid, we would go by and get all the free taffy we could eat

  • Reply Renee June 28, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I’m so happy that it’s back!!! It tastes just as good today as it did when I was a kid. I missed you.

  • Reply gary wallace November 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    do you have ada candy? peanut squares or brittle.

  • Reply Tressia Crowder May 27, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Where is the factory at now? Growing up as kid you would come I to town and smell that sweet smell you just had to have some. My sister worked there and she smelled just like the candy. It’s my favorite, whenever they would come down from Ark. they would by stock up.

  • Reply Carolyn Mueller January 8, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    Can I buy online are you selling in the stores yet?where is your business infarmivilleloated?

  • Reply Aaron stone April 4, 2021 at 1:15 am

    Downtown square Farmersville tx,if they kept that location

  • Reply Antonio cortez August 9, 2021 at 11:00 am

    I’ve been a big fan of this Taffy company since I could remember in 26 years old now and haven’t had a piece in over 12 years contact me if they just kind of deal if you could I would love to buy some

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