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C. Howard Company, Inc., also known as Choward's, is a company that makes tasty mints and gum. They are based in Bellport, New York. Their most famous candy is a unique hard square mint called "Choward's Violet." It has a special flavor and smell, like the violet flower!

Choward's also makes other delicious candies. You can find their mints in lemon, spearmint, guava, and peppermint flavors. Each one uses natural oils for its taste.

Choward's Violet Mints - opened
An opened package of Choward's Violet Mints

The Story of Choward's Candies

How Choward's Began

The Choward's company was started by a person named Charles Howard. He began his candy-making journey in 1934. This was in New York City, a very big and busy place.

First Candies and Growth

Charles Howard started in a small workshop on Broadway. There, he created the very first "Choward's Violet" mint. It was a sweet candy with a lovely flower flavor. After that, he made a purple gum tablet called "Choward's Scented Gum." Over time, the company grew. They added more flavors to their candy line. These included Choward's Peppermints, Spearmints, Lemon Mints, and Guava Candies.

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