Tootsie Roll Industries

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Tootsie Roll Industries is an American manufacturer of confectionery products. The company is best known for producing the Tootsie Roll, a chocolate-flavored taffy-like candy that has been a popular treat since its introduction in 1896. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

History

Tootsie Roll Industries was founded by Leo Hirshfield, an Austrian immigrant, in 1896. Hirshfield named the candy after his daughter, Clara, whose nickname was "Tootsie." The company initially operated out of a small shop in New York City, but as the popularity of the Tootsie Roll grew, the company expanded its operations.

In 1931, the company introduced the Tootsie Pop, a hard candy lollipop with a Tootsie Roll center. This product became another iconic item in the company's lineup. Over the years, Tootsie Roll Industries has acquired several other confectionery companies, including Charms Company, Cella's Confections, and Andes Candies.

Products

Tootsie Roll Industries produces a wide range of confectionery products, including:

• Tootsie Roll
• Tootsie Pop
• Dubble Bubble
• Charleston Chew
• Junior Mints
• Sugar Daddy
• Andes Chocolate Mints
• Cella's Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Manufacturing

The company's main manufacturing facility is located in Chicago, Illinois, where it produces millions of Tootsie Rolls and other candies each day. The company also operates additional manufacturing plants in Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Mexico.

Marketing

Tootsie Roll Industries has employed various marketing strategies over the years, including memorable advertising campaigns. One of the most famous campaigns is the "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?" commercial, which first aired in the 1970s and remains popular today.

Corporate Structure

Tootsie Roll Industries is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "TR." The company is known for its conservative financial management and has a long history of paying dividends to its shareholders.

See Also

• Confectionery
• Candy
• List of confectionery brands
• History of candy