I love candy that has stood the test of time and Sweet’s Orange Sticks are no exception. In 1892 Leon Sweet started the Sweet Candy Company in Portland, Oregon. In the beginning, Sweet’s manufactured just a few varieties of candy. However, the candy that Leon offered for sale had two distinguishing characteristics: the candy was mostly made by hand, and folks loved it. They loved it because of the quality. And the quality of the candy has never gone down – just another reason their candy is timeless.

In 1900 Leon moved the operation from Portland to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he merged several small specialty stores into one general line manufacturing company. Over the years, Sweet’s has become more innovative and more automated. The company has increased the number of products it makes and has expanded its total marketing area. Today, there are more than 250 Sweet’s Quality Candy items distributed internationally in bulk, bags and boxes. Sweet’s is perhaps still best known for its classic favorites: Chocolate Orange Sticks, Salt Water Taffy and Cinnamon Bears.

Orange Sticks are a tasty treat. They are a more sophisticated candy that combines the tastes of rich dark chocolate and tart, refreshing orange. Served as little “sticks??? these little treats are one that you won’t soon forget. Each orange candy has a chewy, almost gummy texture and it is enrobed in creamy, delectable dark chocolate, making for an interesting and delicious flavor and texture combination. For over 100 years, people have enjoyed this classic candy and I have a feeling it will even outlive me. As long as people continue to have a sweet tooth, classic candy companies like Sweet’s will continue to make confectionary treats.