Tootsie Roll Industries, founded in 1896, is now based in Chicago and distributes its confections worldwide. Still family-run, the company focuses on quality and affordability while embracing advanced technologies. It has earned recognition from Forbes as one of “America’s 200 Best Small Companies” and from Staton Financial Advisors as one of “America’s Finest Companies.
Tootsie Brands
Tootsie’s brands include some of the most familiar candy names: Tootsie Roll, Tootsie Pop, Charms Blow Pop, DOTS, Andes Mints, Sugar Daddy, Charleston Chew, Dubble Bubble, Razzles, Caramel Apple Pop, Junior Mints, Cella’s Chocolate-Covered Cherries, and Nik-L-Nip. They’re sold in a wide variety of venues, including supermarkets, warehouse and membership stores, vending machines, dollar stores, drug stores, and convenience stores.
Together, the Tootsie brands resonate strongly among every age group, culture, and demographic; for every occasion and event; and during every economic climate, qualifying them as truly enduring, iconic American confections.
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Tootsie Roll Industries began when Leo Hirschfield invented the Tootsie Roll in New York City and named it after his daughter. Introduced in 1896, the candy initially sold for one penny. Now headquartered in Chicago, the company operates across North America and distributes to countries worldwide. Tootsie combines a family-run corporate culture with an entrepreneurial, progressive management style focused on delivering high-quality products at competitive prices. Through constant investment in advanced equipment and efficient operations, Tootsie has earned recognition from Forbes as one of “America’s 200 Best Small Companies” and from Staton Financial Advisors as one of “America’s Finest Companies.
As America’s favorite candy company, satisfying America’s sweet tooth requires an extraordinary collective effort. Tootsie rises impressively to the challenge, producing millions of pieces of candy every day from its North American plants. Applying state-of-the-art production technology and exacting quality control checks, Tootsie ensures that every piece of gum, candy, and chocolate that rolls off of its production lines is of the highest, most consistent quality—every time.
We invite you to view our virtual plant tour videos below that include the making of Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Dots, Crows, and More!
Factory Tours, Product Information and Company History
Have you ever been curious how Tootsie Roll Industries gets the Tootsie Roll into the center of the Tootsie Pop, how DOTS are made, or what color Crows are? Get a first-hand look at how products like Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, and more are manufactured and packaged. Listen as Mrs. Ellen Gordon and Mr. Melvin Gordon discuss the history of Tootsie Roll Industries, their experience with America’s candy favorites, and just how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop!
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