Goetze's Candy Company facts for kids
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Formerly
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| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder | August Goetze William Goetze |
| Headquarters | 3900 E Monument St, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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Area served
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United States |
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Key people
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Mitchell Goetze (CEO) |
| Products | Caramel Creams, Cow Tales |
| Revenue | US $25-$100 million (2022) |
| Owner | Goetze family |
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Number of employees
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120 (2021) |
Goetze's Candy Company, Inc. (pronounced gets) is a famous American company. It makes delicious caramel candies. This company is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Goetze's started way back in 1895. It was first called the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company. It was founded by August Goetze and his son, William. In 1917, the family created a soft caramel candy. This candy was called "Chu-ees." Over time, it became their most famous candy: Caramel Creams. These are also known as Bull's Eyes. Caramel Creams are soft, chewy caramels with a creamy filling inside. Each candy comes in a clear wrapper. The ends are twisted with red and white colors.
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Sweet Treats: Goetze's Candies
Goetze's Candy Company makes more than just Caramel Creams. They also create another popular candy called Cow Tales. Cow Tales were first introduced in 1984.
Cow Tales: A Different Kind of Caramel
Cow Tales are similar to Caramel Creams. However, they are long and thin. They are like a cylinder of soft caramel with a cream center. Cow Tales come in many yummy flavors. These include Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Caramel Apple. There's even a Honey Bun flavor!
Goetze's also makes Mini Cow Tales. These are smaller, bite-sized versions. They are usually vanilla flavored. Mini Cow Tales are a very popular item.
Exploring New Flavors
Over the years, Goetze's has tried many different flavors. They have experimented with flavors like peanut butter and banana. In recent years, the Caramel Creams lineup has included "Original" (Vanilla), Chocolate, Strawberry, and Caramel Apple flavors.
Goetze's caramels are made with special ingredients. The company says their candies have always been low in fat and sodium. They also have no cholesterol. They are made with wheat flour, dairy milk, and cream.
Honors and Achievements
Many people from the Goetze family and company have been recognized. They have received special honors for their work in the candy world.
Candy Hall of Fame Members
In 1984, R. Melvin Goetze was honored. He was a third-generation family member. He joined the company in 1935. He was put into the Candy Hall of Fame. This is a special award from the National Confectionery Sales Association of America.
Later, Spaulding A. Goetze Sr. was also inducted. He joined the Candy Hall of Fame in 1998. Other important people from Goetze's have also been honored. Rick LaRue, a former sales manager, joined in 2006. Tony Gazzola, a regional sales manager, joined in 2007.
Leadership in the Candy Industry
Mitchell Goetze is a fifth-generation family member. He became a leader in the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in 2008. Two years later, he became the Chairman of the NCA. This shows how important the Goetze family is in the candy industry. In 2009, John Leipold, Goetze's Director of Sales & Marketing, was also inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame.
