spangler candy company

The Spangler Candy Company is a privately owned international confectioner that has been manufacturing and marketing candy since 1906. Headquartered in Bryan, Ohio, Spangler's products include lollipops, candy canes, and marshmallow circus peanuts. Spangler brand names include Dum Dums, Saf-T-Pops, Whistle Pops, Spangler Candy Canes, and Spangler Circus Peanuts. Dum Dums were invented in 1924, and Spangler purchased the rights and equipment in 1953. The small multicolor lollipops are popular as free giveaways. In 2018, Spangler bought various assets and brands from the defunct Necco, retaining the rights to Necco Wafers, Sweethearts conversation hearts, and Canada Mints. In 2020, Spangler bought the rights to Bit-O-Honey from Pearson Candy Company.
Spangler also sells a variety of mint candy, hard candy, dextrose candy, and caramel candy.
Spangler is the second largest employer in Bryan, Ohio. Spangler gives Bryan its identity as the "Dum Dum Capitol of the World". The company produces approximately 45% of the candy canes sold in the United States and produces over 12 million Dum Dums per day.

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    Trivia Dum Dums

    DID YOU KNOW? 💭 The Spangler Candy Company chose to name their famous lollipops “Dum Dums” because it was a word that was easy for any kid to say. Dum-Dums is now one of the most recognized brands in candy. They're found in the homes of families across the U.S. and trusted by millions of small...
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