Hollywood Candy Company

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Hollywood Candy Company

The Hollywood Candy Company was an American confectionery company that was founded in the early 20th century. It was known for producing a variety of popular candy bars and other confectionery products. The company was headquartered in Centralia, Illinois.

History[edit | edit source]

The Hollywood Candy Company was established in 1912 by Frank Martoccio. The company gained prominence in the 1920s and 1930s with the introduction of several successful candy bars. One of its most famous products was the Zero Bar, which was introduced in 1920. The Zero Bar was unique for its white fudge coating, which set it apart from other chocolate bars of the time.

In 1938, the Hollywood Candy Company was sold to the Consolidated Foods Corporation, which later became known as Sara Lee Corporation. Despite the change in ownership, the Hollywood Candy Company continued to produce its popular candy bars.

Products[edit | edit source]

The Hollywood Candy Company was known for several iconic candy bars, including:

These products were well-loved for their unique flavors and textures, and they contributed to the company's success in the competitive confectionery market.

Acquisition and Legacy[edit | edit source]

In the 1960s, the Hollywood Candy Company was acquired by the Hershey Company. Under Hershey's ownership, some of the Hollywood Candy Company's products continued to be produced, while others were discontinued. The legacy of the Hollywood Candy Company lives on through the continued popularity of the Zero Bar and PayDay, which are still available today.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD