Is Whitman candy still in business?

Whitman’s is one of the largest and oldest brands of boxed chocolates in the United States. Whitman’s confections have been produced since 1842, originally by Stephen Whitman in Philadelphia and currently by Kansas City, Missouri-based Russell Stover Candies.

What’s in a Whitman’s Sampler?

Whitman’s Sampler Assorted Chocolates, 24.1 oz.

• Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters.
• Milk Chocolate Peanut Caramel.
• Dark Chocolate Caramel.
• Milk Chocolate Coconut Cream.
• Dark Chocolate Chocolate Butter Cream.
• Solid Milk Chocolate Messenger.
• Milk Chocolate Nut Fudge.
• Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cream.

What is in the Whitmans Sampler?

The Sampler’s contents vary from box to box, but generally contain milk and dark chocolate-covered caramel, coconut, molasses chew, chocolate-covered peanuts, almonds, cashews, clusters, cherry cordial, maple fudge, chocolate-covered toffee, and nougaty chocolate whipped candies.

Where is Whitman’s chocolate located?

Today, Whitman’s chocolates and confections are manufactured at factories in Abilene, Kan.; Iola, Kan.; Montrose, Colo.; and Corsicana, Texas.

Does Russell Stover own Whitman’s chocolates?

Russell Stover Candies acquires Whitman’s Candies.

Where is Whitman’s candy made?

When did Whitman’s Sampler come out?

1912
The Whitman’s Sampler was introduced in 1912, and became popular over time. During World War II, servicemen and women who got a Whitman’s Sampler from family and friends spread the word about it once they returned home.

Why did Russell Stover change their flavors?

and preferences of the people who buy our chocolates,” said Andy Deister, Russell Stover CEO. “Just as consumers change their preferred flavor or package, they’re changing the way they shop for our products, and we’re making sure we have the infrastructure to deliver on their expectations.”