Wockenfuss Candies is proud to be one of the oldest candy makers in Baltimore. We celebrated our 100th Anniversary in 2015. We are a family owned business that is now in its fifth generation of candy-making.
It all started for us in 1875 when Herman Charles Wockenfuss was born in West Prussia, Germany. He came to America in 1885 and eventually learned how to make candy. In 1915, he proudly began the Wockenfuss Candy Company, known today as Wockenfuss Candies.
Herman Charles continued to operate the business until his son, Herman Lee, and his wife, Marian, took it over in 1945 when Herman Lee returned from World War II. Under Herman Lee’s direction, the business continued to evolve and added three more stores to its flagship location on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore. Herman Lee was instrumental in creating the signature homemade chocolate candies that are now so closely associated with Wockenfuss Candies’ reputation.
Their son Paul is the current owner and President of Wockenfuss Candies. In 2011, under Paul’s guidance, we moved our production facility to a larger building on Harford Road and closed the original location on Belair Road. The additional space has allowed us to better supply our expanding retail stores, begin a wholesale division, and begin offering an annual tour to the public. Presently, there are 8 retail stores in Maryland, including 2 in Ocean City, MD.
As we have continued to grow, the family has remained very involved in every aspect of the business. Presently, 4 generations of the Wockenfuss family are involved in the business. This includes 10 family members who are eagerly looking forward to the next 100 years.
FAQs
Goetze's Candy is a confectionery company located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1895 as the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company, Goetze's is celebrating more than 125 years of making sweet treats in the USA. In the 1940's, Goetze's Candy discontinued its chewing gum and dedicated manufacturing to caramel products.
Who is the owner of Wockenfuss? ›
Herman Lee was instrumental in creating the signature homemade chocolate candies that are now so closely associated with Wockenfuss Candies' reputation. Their son Paul is the current owner and President of Wockenfuss Candies.
Where is Wockenfuss candy made? ›
Since 1915, Wockenfuss has been a family owned and operated business creating the finest confections in Baltimore, Maryland. With our nine convenient locations throughout Maryland, there is sure to be a Wockenfuss store near you.
Is wockenfuss kosher? ›
This candy is Kosher. Manufactured in an allergen-free facility.
What are three things Maryland is famous for food? ›
Authentic Maryland Food Experiences
- 1 Explore the Crab & Oyster Trail.
- 2 When it comes to official state deserts, Smith Island takes the cake.
- 3 You can't have a real Manhattan without Maryland Rye.
- 4 Before there was Kentucky Fried Chicken, there was Maryland Fried Chicken.
Amaury Guichon (born 15 March 1991) is a French-Swiss pastry chef and chocolatier. He is known for his pastry designs and chocolate sculptures.
Who is the owner of the chocolate factory? ›
Willy Wonka is a fictional character who appears in British author Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the owner of the wonka factory.
Who is the owner of Bakers Ville? ›
Neeraj Murdia. Mr. Neeraj Murdia is the founder of BakersVille India Pvt.
What is the oldest candy company in us? ›
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie in Salem is the oldest, continuously operated candy company in America, and much of its early history was rooted in Peabody. In 1806, Mrs. Spencer began selling gibralters, a hard sugar candy, from her wagon in Salem.
Where does the name Wockenfuss come from? ›
Wockenfuss is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: John Wockenfuss (1949–2022), American professional baseball player and manager.
HERSHEY, PA
In addition to our corporate offices, two manufacturing plants are located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. West Hershey plant opened in 2012 and produces more than 70 million Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates a day!
Can kosher Jews eat chocolate? ›
Dark chocolate is considered Kosher since it only contains cocoa beans, vanilla beans, and sugar. Milk chocolate, however, contains dairy products and is not inherently kosher. In order for milk chocolate to be considered as kosher, it must be produced under strict supervision and with certified kosher dairy products.
What makes Skittles not kosher? ›
Skittles, a popular sweet in Britain since the 1970s, were not kosher for many years due to the use of cochineal red — a colouring made from crushed beetles – in red skittles.
Is Hershey always kosher? ›
Nearly all of our chocolate products and some of our non-chocolate products have been certified kosher by the OU and bear the OU symbol on the package.
What is the most popular candy in Maryland? ›
What is a famous thing in Baltimore? ›
National Aquarium
Baltimore's No. 1 tourist attraction? The world-famous National Aquarium, which sees over 1.6 visitors per year.
What is Baltimore State dessert? ›
Smith Island Cake, Maryland State Dessert.
What cookie is Baltimore known for? ›
Baltimore's storied Berger cookies, a product of that city's DeBaufre Bakeries, are a close relation to New York City's Black and Whites (a.k.a. Half and Halfs or Half Moons). These cake-like cookies are piled with thick, rich chocolate icing — the thicker the better.
