Leaf Brands is a candy and snack manufacturer based in Newport Beach, California. The company was founded in 1920 and produces nostalgic candy and snack brands.
1920- Leaf Brands is founded by Sol Leaf in Chicago, Illinois.
1930- Gum that came in a pack like cigarettes- made of tobacco-d tasting powder, called Texs Chew Gum, became a favorite of migrant farmers
1940- Leaf introduced their Bonomo Turkish Taffy, later acquired by Nestle.
1992- The company was purchased by Ellia Kassoff, a grandson of Sol Leaf.
2011- Leaf Brands relaunches Hydrox cookies after being off the market for several years.
2018- Leaf Brands acquires the Astro Pop brand.
2020- Leaf Brands celebrated 100 years of its operations.
Hershey's is an American multinational company known for its chocolate bars, candy, and other sweets. It was founded in 1894 and is based in Pennsylvania. Hershey's is Leaf Brands' biggest competitor.
Nestle is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation. They are the largest food company in the world by revenue, producing a wide range of products including candy, chocolate, and snacks. Nestle acquired Leaf's Bonomo Turkish Taffy.
Mars is an American multinational corporation that operates in a number of fields, including chocolate and other confectionery products. The company was founded in 1911 and is based in Virginia. Mars is also a competitor of Leaf Brands.
Astro Pops are cone-shaped lollipops made from a secret recipe that has been around since 1963. Leaf Brands acquired the brand in 2018 and continues to produce them today.
Leaf Brands acquired the Hydrox Cookies brand in 1999 and relaunched the product in 2015 after being off the market for several years. Hydrox Cookies are a chocolate sandwich cookie with a distinctive texture.
Crunch is a candy bar made with crisped rice and chocolate. It was introduced by Nestle in 1937, but Leaf Brands acquired the brand in 2019 and continues to produce it today.
Leaf Brands products can be purchased on their website, as well as on Amazon and other online retailers. They are also sold in select stores across the United States.
Yes, Hydrox Cookies are vegan. They are made without any animal products or by-products.
No, Leaf Brands is not affiliated with any tobacco company. It is a separate, privately-held candy and snack manufacturer.
Bonomo Turkish Taffy was first introduced by the Bonomo family in the 1890s. Leaf Brands acquired the brand in the 1940s and later sold it to Nestle.
Leaf Brands also produces Farts Candy, Tart 'n Tiny, and David's Signature Beyond Gourmet popcorn, among others.