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Tootsie Roll Industries
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Tootsie Roll Industries

Tootsie Roll Industries

Public

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells candies in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
1896
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Founded on the success of its iconic chewy chocolate candy, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. has grown into one of the largest candy companies in the United States. The company manufactures and sells a wide range of confectionery products, including Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Charms Blow Pops, and Mason Dots. Tootsie Roll Industries markets its products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on delivering high-quality, beloved candies to various retail outlets.

Notable figures affiliated with Tootsie Roll Industries include Melvin J. Gordon, who led the company for several decades, and Ellen R. Gordon, who continues to play a significant role. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as maintaining a strong market presence for over a century and expanding its product lineup to include some of the world's most popular candy brands. Tootsie Roll Industries has had a lasting impact on the confectionery market by consistently delivering beloved products that have become household names.

Tootsie Roll Industries - Quick Facts

When was Tootsie Roll Industries founded?

Tootsie Roll Industries was founded in 1896.

Where is Tootsie Roll Industries' headquarters located?

Tootsie Roll Industries' headquarters is located in Chicago, IL, US.

How many employees does Tootsie Roll Industries have?

Tootsie Roll Industries has 2,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Tootsie Roll Industries - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Model
  • Manufacturing
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Candy
  • Chocolate
Tags
  • Food
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • ein: 221318955
  • secCik: 0000098677
  • ticker: TR
  • ticker: TROLB
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2060Sugar And Confectionery Products
ISIC
  • 1073Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
Show 7 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 311300Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
  • 311350Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
  • 311351Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
  • 311352Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
SIC
  • 2064Candy and Other Confectionery Products
  • 2066Chocolate And Cocoa Products
  • 4000Railroad Transportation