Hammond's Candies
Hammond's Candies is a 100-year-old Denver-based handmade confectionery manufacturer serving individual consumers, corporate gifting clients, and wholesale retail partners across the US and 10+ international markets with handcrafted chocolates, lollipops, candy canes, and gift boxes.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersDenver, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hammond's Candies does
Hammond's Candies is a Denver-based handmade confectionery manufacturer founded in 1920, producing chocolate bars, lollipops, candy canes, marshmallows, caramels, peanut brittle, popcorn, and snack mixes using century-old recipes and traditional techniques including hand-pulling, enrobing (via a 1967 chocolate-coating machine), and hand-shaping. The company operates from a 35,000-square-foot factory at 5735 Washington Street that produces over 5,000 pounds of candy per day and welcomes 100,000+ visitors annually for complimentary factory tours and paid event hosting. Signature products include Mitchell Sweets (a 1930 marshmallow-caramel confection), Carl's Piggy Backs (1920 coconut-topped chocolates), and a portfolio of over 20 chocolate bar flavors priced from $6.75 to $13.50, with gift boxes ranging from $31.50 to $200.
The company generates revenue through four primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via hammondscandies.com, a Denver factory retail store, a wholesale program operated through 10 regional sales representative groups covering all US territories via the MarketTime platform, and a corporate gifting portal at gifts.hammondscandies.com offering bulk ordering and a Candy Concierge service. Hammond's products are distributed through enterprise retail partners including Whole Foods, Williams-Sonoma (since 1995), Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Hallmark, and REI, with international reach to Canada, the UK, Spain, Italy, the UAE, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, and Israel.
Following the 2013 acquisition of Old Dominion Peanut Company and a $7.5 million revolving credit facility from TAB Bank in 2021, Hammond's was acquired by specialty candy retailer Lolli & Pops in November 2024, with backing from private-equity firm TerraMar Capital and financing from PNC Bank and Advantage Capital Management. The company employs up to 200 people and holds Gluten-Free and OU-D Kosher certifications on select product lines. In 2025, Hammond's launched four new premium chocolate bar SKUs (Cookie Butter, Pistachio Ice Cream, Toffee Pretzel & Sea Salt, Strawberry Matcha) plus Rocket Pop-themed candy canes and lollipops for America's 250th birthday celebration, indicating continued product-line investment under the new ownership.
Hammond's Candies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hammond's Candies
- Legal name
- Hammond's Candies
- Website
- https://hammondscandies.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Hammond's Candies is a 100-year-old Denver-based handmade confectionery manufacturer serving individual consumers, corporate gifting clients, and wholesale retail partners across the US and 10+ international markets with handcrafted chocolates, lollipops, candy canes, and gift boxes.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hammond's Candies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Artisan Confectionery
- NAICS
- Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352), Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing (31134), Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers (42445)
- SIC
- Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum) (AFAKAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sugar Confectionery (Gummies, Hard Candy, Chews) (CRADABAB), Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD), Confectionery (Candy & Chocolate) Wholesale (AFAIAFAC), Seasonal & Gift Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIAFAH)
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Where Hammond's Candies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denver
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hammond's Candies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct Consumer Product Sales: Online sales through e-commerce website selling chocolate bars, lollipops, caramels, marshmallows, hard candy, snacks and gift boxes directly to consumers
- Wholesale Distribution: B2B wholesale sales to retail stores through regional sales representative groups across US territories
- Corporate Gifting: Bulk corporate gifting solutions including self-service portal for large client lists and bulk order storefront
- Factory Tours and Events: Free factory tours (complimentary) and paid event hosting including Mitchell's Sweets Birthday Party ($425+) and Ultimate Candy Experience ($650+)
- Event Space Rental: Private party room rental ($175+) for events and celebrations at the Denver factory
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Chocolate bars priced from $6.75 to $13.50 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lollipops and hard candy from $8.00 to $15.50 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Event packages from $0 to $650+ |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale pricing through MarketTime platform |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Corporate gifting solutions with bulk pricing |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Hammond's Candies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hammond's Candies manufactures and sells handmade confectionery products including chocolate bars (20+ flavors), lollipops, candy canes, marshmallows, caramels, snack mixes, and popcorn using century-old recipes at its 35,000-square-foot Denver factory. The company sells directly to consumers through e-commerce and a factory store, distributes wholesale to retailers across the US via regional sales reps, and offers corporate gifting solutions, paid event hosting (birthday parties, Ultimate Candy Experience), and complimentary factory tours.
Product overview
Hammond's Candies is a Denver-based confectionery company founded in 1920, operating as a family-owned business with a portfolio of handmade candy products. The company produces handcrafted chocolate bars (over 20 flavors including Bourbon Pecan Pie, Cookie Dough, Espresso Martini), lollipops (including hand-pulled signature varieties), candy canes, marshmallows, caramels, Peanut Butter Pillows, gummies, licorice, taffy, and nuts & brittle (including Old Dominion Peanut Brittle from their 2013 acquisition). Beyond candy products, they offer gift box collections, corporate gifting programs, factory tours, event hosting services, and a wholesale program for retailers. The company is known for using original recipes over 100 years old and handcrafting products in their 35,000-square-foot Denver facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Old Dominion Peanut Company: A brittle and nut-based confectionery brand acquired by Hammond's Brands in 2013, originating from Norfolk, VA. Known for their peanut brittle recipes.
Products and services
- Chocolate Bars Handmade chocolate bars in over 20 unique flavors including Bourbon Pecan Pie, Cookie Dough, Espresso Martini, Mint Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Cookie Butter, Pistachio Ice Cream, Toffee Pretzel & Sea Salt, Strawberry Matcha, and more. Each bar is 2.25 oz and individually wrapped, made with premium ingredients and over 100-year-old recipes.
- Lollipops Handmade lollipops available in numerous flavors including Wild Cherry, Birthday Cake, Rainbow Blast, Sour flavors, Organic options, and seasonal varieties. Sizes range from 1 oz to 2 oz with various shapes including heart and egg shapes. Made using traditional hand-pulling technique.
- Candy Canes Handmade candy canes in classic and organic varieties including Peppermint, Cinnamon, Butterscotch, Cherry, Strawberry, Root Beer, and more. Available in regular and filled versions with chocolate or cream centers.
- Marshmallows Fluffy marshmallows available in multiple flavors including Vanilla Bean, Birthday Cake, Peppermint, Toasted Coconut, Caramel Pumpkin, Maple, Strawberry Crème, and Chocolate Vanilla. Made in small batches with premium ingredients. Strawberry Crème Marshmallows are certified Gluten-Free and Kosher.
- Mitchell Sweets Bite-sized marshmallow confections surrounded by caramel, originally purchased as a recipe in 1930. A legendary Hammond's signature product featuring original recipes that remain popular to this day.
- Carl's Piggy Backs Original candy launched in 1920 when Carl T. Hammond Sr. opened Hammond's Candy Company. Chocolates topped with shredded coconut, the company's first original candy recipe.
- Old Dominion Peanut Brittle Peanut brittle products from Old Dominion Peanut Company, acquired by Hammond's Brands in 2013. Includes Original Peanut Brittle, Burnt Sugar Pecans, and Peanut Squares.
- Caramels Handmade caramels including Natural Chocolate Caramels and Vanilla Caramels. Premium caramel confections made with quality ingredients.
- Peanut Butter Pillows Bite-sized treats featuring a thin butterscotch candy shell filled with fresh, crunchy peanut butter. Gluten-free and kosher certified.
- Snack Mixes Premium snack mixes including Blue Moon, Trailblazers, Sunny Day, The Big Easy, Crantastic, and Perfect Balance. Sweet and savory combinations featuring nuts, dried fruits, and specialty ingredients.
- Popcorn Gourmet popcorn in various flavors including Caramel Glazed, Chocolate Caramel, Birthday Cake, Sugary Churro, Sriracha Cheddar, Sweet & Cheesy, and Cheesy Pizza.
- Gift Boxes Curated gift box collections including Ultimate Everyday, Deluxe Everyday, Holiday Favorites, Chocolate Lovers, Sours Gift Box, Birthday Extravaganza, and Ultimate Snack Box. Feature multiple candy varieties perfect for gifting occasions. Prices range from $31.50 to $200.
- Corporate Gifting Program Corporate gifting solutions for large client lists and event ordering. Includes Candy Concierge service, self-service gifting portal, and bulk ordering capabilities for companies seeking premium gifts for clients, employees, and events.
- Factory Tours Complimentary factory tours at the Denver facility, running 9:15am-2:15pm Monday-Saturday. Tours are wheelchair accessible, run every 30 minutes, accommodate up to 45 people, and include viewing of candy-making process and access to Oops Room.
- Event Hosting Event hosting services including Mitchell's Sweets Birthday Party ($425+), Party Room Rental ($175+), and The Ultimate Candy Experience ($650+). Located at 5735 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216. Requires 2 weeks advance notice.
- Wholesale Program Wholesale ordering program for retailers. Lead time is 5-7 business days. Features downloadable catalog and marketing materials. Represented by sales groups across multiple US territories including Amalgamated Brokerage (AZ/NM), Blend Sales & Marketing (KY/IN/OH/WV/PA/MI/Southern NJ/WI/IL), Good Food Services (FL/GA/SC/NC/TN/VA), Haversack Sales (WA/AK/OR/ID/MT/BC), J.A. Word Inc. (MS/AL), J. Cooper Group (CO/UT/WY), The Link Company (IL/OH/MI/IN/WV/MD/DE/PA/NJ/NY/MA/CT/RI/VT/ME/NH), Pinski-Portugal & Associates (CA/Northern NV), Portico Company & Collections (TX/OK/KS/NE/IA/MO/AR/LA), and Van Liermann & Assoc. Inc. (MN).
Quantifiable outcome
- 100M+ pieces of candy sold since 1920
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Hammond's Candies
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Hammond's Candies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Hammond's Candies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Lolli & PopsflagshipLolli & Pops, a specialty candy retailer backed by TerraMar Capital, acquired Hammond's Candies. The acquisition aimed to expand Lolli & Pops' offerings by integrating Hammond's century-old brand and handcrafted product range across its retail stores and online platform.
- Amalgamated BrokeragecoreWholesale sales representative covering AZ, NM territories
- Blend Sales & MarketingcoreWholesale sales representative covering KY, IN, OH, WV, PA, MI, Southern NJ, WI & IL territories
- Good Food ServicescoreWholesale sales representative covering FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, VA territories
- Haversack SalescoreWholesale sales representative covering WA, AK, OR, ID, MT, BC territories
- J.A. Word, InccoreWholesale sales representative covering MS, AL territories
- J. Cooper GroupcoreWholesale sales representative covering CO, UT & WY territories
- The Link CompanycoreWholesale sales representative covering IL, OH, MI, IN, WV, MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY, MA, CT, RI, VT, ME, NH territories
- Pinski-Portugal & AssociatescoreWholesale sales representative covering CA and Northern NV territories
- Portico Company & CollectionscoreWholesale sales representative covering TX, OK, KS, NE, IA, MO, AR, LA territories
- Van Liermann & Assoc. Inc.coreWholesale sales representative covering MN territory
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hammond's Candies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- See's Candies: Founded in 1921, See's is a heritage American boxed-chocolate and candy maker with strong direct-to-consumer retail and gifting channels. It is the closest direct comparable to Hammond's in terms of long-standing heritage, handmade positioning, gift-box focus, and DTC/retail distribution model.
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Specialty chocolate and confectionery manufacturer with a franchise store network and wholesale distribution. Comparable to Hammond's in product category (caramels, brittle, chocolate-covered treats), multi-channel model (retail + wholesale), and U.S. specialty/seasonal gifting orientation.
- Sugarfina: Premium candy brand focused on gourmet gifting and confectionery assortments. Comparable to Hammond's for premium adult-oriented gifting, DTC-led model, and experience-driven branding, though Sugarfina is more retail/partner-licensed and less manufacturer-anchored.
- Vosges Haut-Chocolat: Premium chocolate maker with artisanal, flavor-forward bars and truffle collections. Comparable to Hammond's chocolate bar portfolio (Bourbon Pecan Pie, Espresso Martini) for premium pricing, gourmet flavor innovation, and gift-box distribution.
- Jelly Belly Candy Company: Specialty nonchocolate confectionery manufacturer with strong direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and tourist/factory-store channels. Comparable to Hammond's for candy/gummy/lollipop overlap, factory-tour experience, multi-channel model, and gifting focus.
- Russel Stover Chocolates: American boxed-chocolate maker with a heritage position in seasonal and everyday gifting. Comparable to Hammond's for boxed-assortment gifting, mass-retail distribution (drug, grocery, convenience), and seasonal candy focus.
Others
- Lolli & Pops: Specialty candy retailer that acquired Hammond's in November 2024, backed by TerraMar Capital. Adjacent as the parent/buyer and as a premium candy retail channel; not a direct competitor but materially relevant to Hammond's go-to-market trajectory post-acquisition.
- Old Dominion Peanut Company: Wholly-owned subsidiary of Hammond's Brands since 2013, producing peanut brittle and nut-based confections. Listed as an acquired brand within Hammond's portfolio rather than a peer, but illustrates Hammond's M&A approach to category extension.
Broad incumbents
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: Long-established premium American chocolate brand with broad retail, food-service, and gifting distribution. Comparable as a heritage chocolate incumbent that competes on shelf space and gifting occasions, but operates at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
- The Hershey Company: Largest U.S. confectionery manufacturer with deep dominance across seasonal (candy canes, holiday) and everyday candy. Competes with Hammond's for shelf space and seasonal demand, but at a fundamentally different scale and price architecture.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hammond's Candies social profiles
Digital presenceHammond's Candies compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Hammond's Candies financial estimates
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Hammond's Candies leadership team
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Hammond's Candies subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Hammond's Candies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Hammond's Candies M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hammond's Candies
What does Hammond's Candies do?
Hammond's Candies manufactures and sells handmade confectionery products including chocolate bars (20+ flavors), lollipops, candy canes, marshmallows, caramels, snack mixes, and popcorn using century-old recipes at its 35,000-square-foot Denver factory. The company sells directly to consumers through e-commerce and a factory store, distributes wholesale to retailers across the US via regional sales reps, and offers corporate gifting solutions, paid event hosting (birthday parties, Ultimate Candy Experience), and complimentary factory tours.
Is Hammond's Candies a public or private company?
Hammond's Candies is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently acquired.
When was Hammond's Candies founded?
Hammond's Candies was founded in 1920. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Hammond's Candies based?
Hammond's Candies is headquartered in Denver, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hammond's Candies make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Direct Consumer Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are wholesale Distribution, corporate Gifting, factory Tours and Events and event Space Rental.
Who are Hammond's Candies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are See's Candies, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Sugarfina, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Jelly Belly Candy Company and Russel Stover Chocolates. Others are Lolli & Pops and Old Dominion Peanut Company. Broad incumbents are Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and The Hershey Company.
Does Hammond's Candies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hammond's Candies.
What industry is Hammond's Candies in?
Hammond's Candies's product category is Artisan Confectionery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAAAD, Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum), with a secondary code of CRADABAB, Sugar Confectionery (Gummies, Hard Candy, Chews). Its NAICS code is 3113 and its SIC code is 2060.