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After all this time, the brand's history is as delightful as it is somewhat unclear. It's an unfortunate reality that details can be lost over the span of nine decades.
In the 1950s, Gerald Prince, the 2nd generation owner, had a brainstorm.
Inspired by children putting unwrapped penny candy in small bags, he thought it would be a novel idea to create our own bag of prepacked candy.
Initially, the selection targeted only children and went by the name Todd's Kiddie Favorites. However, as the range of products grew to include more than just children's treats, the brand was aptly renamed Todd's Candy during the 1960s.
In the early 1950s, prior to joining his father Ernest Prince at McKeesport Candy Co., Gerald Prince was in the armed forces. He was stationed at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, where he spent a significant portion of his service as a chemist as well as at the Tooele Ordnance Depot.
Our family has long suspected that 'Todds' might be an acronym, but this remains a matter of speculation.
In 1955, he celebrated the birth of his first child, Bradley Todd Prince. Adding an interesting twist, he also owned an apartment building located on Todd Street in Pittsburgh, PA.
We also had a long-term employee whose tenure was over thirty years who managed our bagging operation. Her childhood nickname was... Todd!
For over sixty years, our bagged candy line has been thriving, and it was in 2010 that we decided to rename it Candy Favorites, a title that represents our expanding brand.
Gerald Prince passed away in 2018, leaving behind the enduring legacy of our bag candy line and so much more. The origin of its name, however, continues to be an intriguing mystery.
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A favorite of WW II soldiers. Good reason. Less sweet than modern candies, the mixture of dark chocolates, molasses and peanuts is just right, in my opinion.
We're so glad to hear that our Original Dark Chocolate Peanut Chews are your favorite candy. We take pride in using a classic recipe that has been loved by many. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy the delicious blend of dark chocolate, molasses, and peanuts. Thank you for choosing CandyFavorites.com!