Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (TROLB)

Overview

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., a distinguished confectionery manufacturer with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally, has established itself as a household name in the candy industry since its inception in 1896. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company is renowned for its diverse range of products, which cater to a broad audience through a variety of markets. Tootsie Roll Industries has built a vast distribution network that encompasses wholesale distributors, supermarkets, variety and dollar stores, drug chains, mass merchandisers, and even military and fundraising organizations. The company’s approach to marketing and sales includes direct transactions with major distributors and leveraging food and grocery brokers, alongside embracing modern e-commerce channels and vending machine operations, ensuring wide accessibility of their products across numerous retail and digital platforms.

Products and Services

• Tootsie Roll

A classic and iconic chocolate-flavored chewy candy that has been a favorite for generations, embodying the essence of the company’s heritage and brand.

• Tootsie Pops

An innovative combination of a hard candy lollipop with a chewy Tootsie Roll center, offering a unique and enjoyable eating experience with a surprise inside.

• Child's Play

A variety pack of popular Tootsie Roll candies, designed to cater to diverse preferences within a single package, ideal for parties or gifting.

• Caramel Apple Pops

These treats blend the tartness of an apple candy with a smooth caramel coating, providing a nostalgic taste reminiscent of favorite fall festivities.

• Charms, including Blow-Pop and Charms Mini Pops

A range of lollipops known for their various flavors and the iconic Blow-Pop, which features a bubble gum center, catering to both traditional and innovative tastes.

• Cella's

Deluxe chocolates with a sweet cherry center, offering a luxurious treat for those seeking a combination of rich chocolate with fruity undertones.

• Dots

These are gumdrop-like candies known for their chewy texture and assortment of flavors, a staple in movie theaters and among candy lovers.

• Junior Mints

A refreshing mix of creamy mint filling coated in dark chocolate, perfect for those who enjoy a cool minty taste with their candy.

• Charleston Chew

A flavored nougat candy with a chocolate coating, available in various flavors. It is known for its unique, chewy texture and the fun experience of freezing and cracking it into pieces.

• Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies

Milk caramel delights that come in both a lollipop form (Sugar Daddy) and a bite-sized, candy-coated version (Sugar Babies), catering to caramel lovers.

• Andes

Famous for their thin mint chocolates, Andes offers a distinct layering of mint and chocolate, serving as a favorite after-dinner mint for many.

• Fluffy Stuff, Dubble Bubble, Razzles, Cry Baby, NIK-L-NIP

This group includes a variety of candies such as cotton candy, bubble gum, a candy that turns into gum (Razzles), extra sour bubble gum (Cry Baby), and wax bottles filled with flavored syrups (NIK-L-NIP), covering a wide array of confectionery preferences.

• Tutsi Pop (known in some markets as Tootsie Pop)

Another variant in the Tootsie product line, it emphasizes the brand's global reach and adaptability, potentially having slight regional differences in branding or flavor profiles to cater to international tastes.