…… Brach’s assorted caramels?

[Dennis Olson]

Remember the multi-flavored soft caramels that most of us would get at Christmas? So yummy. I haven’t seen them in years. Are they still available? Who makes them? Are they indeed Brach’s? I’ve attached a pic below. I really miss the raspberry caramels. Whose are they? I want some. Thanks!

 

[summerthyme]

Got a death wish?

Summerthyme

 

[greysage]

I remember as a young boy they had Brach's by weight near the produce section.

 

[Dennis Olson]

No summer. It’s more a case of “where did they go” than anything else.

 

[BadMedicine]

they do have multi-flavored twisted toffees in the bulk candy isle at walmart. got them for my mom a few years ago, she used to get them when we were kids and raaaarely we'd get a sweet morsel! Robot or human? (Not sure why it named the link that, it's a walmart posting for them, 2# for $22. Brachs.)

And thanks for reminding me! I'm going to get some too!

eta: oops, not brachs.. "sweetgourmet" brand.. works for me!

 

[Kathy in FL]

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[Dennis Olson]

See, I’m only interested in the originals, not some pale imitation.

 

[Macgyver]

Brach's was a massive company that got bought and sold a shit load of times in the last few decades.
Ferrara Candy Company is the latest owner.
I wouldn't be surprised if they got cancelled.

 

[The Hammer]

I remember as a young boy they had Brach's by weight near the produce section.

Yes! I can still taste them too.

Haven't seen them in a store in ages, though.

 

[energy_wave]

Remember the multi-flavored soft caramels that most of us would get at Christmas? So yummy. I haven’t seen them in years. Are they still available? Who makes them? Are they indeed Brach’s? I’ve attached a pic below. I really miss the raspberry caramels. Whose are they? I want some. Thanks!

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Ahhhhhh.... I see the SOTU was so booring candy took precedence over president, lol.

 

[Hermantribe]

It’s all about the Neapolitans. Who else ate one layer completely gone before eating the second layer. Chocolate, strawberry, coconut. Loved those things. And the vanilla mini tootsie rolls.

 

[Tristan]

Remember the multi-flavored soft caramels that most of us would get at Christmas? So yummy. I haven’t seen them in years. Are they still available? Who makes them? Are they indeed Brach’s? I’ve attached a pic below. I really miss the raspberry caramels. Whose are they? I want some. Thanks!

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I used to love those things!

Haven't seen them in a while.

Of course, don't buy much candy lately... say like the past 10 years.

If I see some somewhere, I'll let you know.

 

[Tristan]

Ahhhhhh.... I see the SOTU was so booring candy took precedence over president, lol.

In this case, a pretty rational choice!

 

[Loretta Van Riet]

Raspberry Sorbet

Remember diving headfirst into a raspberry tart as a child, getting it all over your face and your favorite white t-shirt. This caramel is kind of like that but without the need for laundry detergent. Offering the slightest tartness coupled with earthiness and creaminess, we’ve carefully crafted...

caramels.com

 

[Heliobas Disciple]

See, I’m only interested in the originals, not some pale imitation.

It was Brach's, they were called Milk Maid Royals and everyone who did have them lists them now as sold out or discontinued. Maybe they will re-release them (?). If you google it by their exact name ("Brach's milk maid royals") you will lists of companies that sold them.

 

[TBonz]

Last time I saw them was around three years ago in our local Cracker Barrel in N. Carolina.

 

[Scrapman]

Bridge mix .

 

[Kathy in FL]

Brach’s has discontinued many of their popular originals. Every year more disappear.

 

[tiredude]

Got a death wish?

Summerthyme

Live a little….. I just went on a week long crazy streak with hersheys chocolate and Peter Pan peanut butter…….. DAMN that’s good!!! Now I give it up again….. ahhh but the memories

 

[Southside]

At one time, my uncle, father, father in law, and wife have worked there.
They always gave candy away.
Always!

 

[Dobbin]

Sugar will give you laminitus. In humans its "split nails."

Doesn't mean you can't enjoy them...

I usually don't try to remove them from the paper.

Retro Necco Candy Buttons unwrapped 10 Sheets

Childhood memories are made each day here at Boyd's Candy Store and we will help you find your favorite candy to mark any special occasion.

www.boydsretrocandy.com

Owner has said that Necco used to be one of the bigger employers in Cambridge, MA - besides HAAVARD.

Defunct 2018. Necco - Wikipedia

Dobbin

 

[Southside]

Mom left a 10 pack of chocolate Necco wafers in the Florida house.

 

[desertvet2]

It really is saddening how many things we loved growing up in this fantastic country that have dissapeared.

 

[Dobbin]

Mom left a 10 pack of chocolate Necco wafers in the Florida house.

Owner likes Cherry Tootsie Roll Pops.

Or - the New England Classic "Chocolate" version.

Maybe discontinued in the former version.

Discontinued Candy - Candy Favorites

A list of discontinued candies that are sadly no longer available - sweet nostalgic memories, as it were

www.candyfavorites.com

Dobbin

 

[Southside]

Owned a business a long time ago that was right next to the "Fizzies" factory.



Chicago once reigned as the candy capital of the world. But the remaining industry is now a (chocolate) shell of what it was. Why it matters: At one time, more than 1,000 local candy companies supplied Chicagoans with relatively high-paying jobs.

 

[ktrapper]

Lots of the stuff we use to enjoy has gone way of the dinosaurs.

A few weeks ago me and my shop hand were trying to make a point about all the eff ing off by some of the guys. Got a couple guys that seem to spend more time at the smoke table than working. One of them is a boss.

We looked online for the candy cigarettes we used to get as kids.
Neither of us smoke.
They still have candy cigarettes but not the same as they were. The ones now are just a stick of sugar more or less. No paper wrap with little puff of powdered sugar you can blow out any more.

We bought some anyway. Every time the one boss came out to smoke we would go sit down with him and pull out our candy cigarettes and have one. He said “what are you guys doing?”

Us? Smoke break, what does it look like.
We figure if we take a smoke break every time you do it cant be wrong and we dont have to work as hard.

He had made the comment about how hard he works. We fixed that. He got pissed but we made our point about who worked around here more.

 

[summerthyme]

Live a little….. I just went on a week long crazy streak with hersheys chocolate and Peter Pan peanut butter…….. DAMN that’s good!!! Now I give it up again….. ahhh but the memories

I hope you aren't diabetic... Dennis is. That stuff is pure poison to someone with blood sugar issues. It sucks, but I've watched too many diabetics live their last years going blind and having their feet amputated bit by bit...

Summerthyme

 

[FireDance]

I hope you aren't diabetic... Dennis is. That stuff is pure poison to someone with blood sugar issues. It sucks, but I've watched too many diabetics live their last years going blind and having their feet amputated bit by bit...

Summerthyme

Yep. You haven’t lived until someone drops their toes in a sock you’re taking off. Sigh.

 

[Dobbin]

Owned a business a long time ago that was right next to the "Fizzies" factory.

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Chicago once reigned as the candy capital of the world. But the remaining industry is now a (chocolate) shell of what it was. Why it matters: At one time, more than 1,000 local candy companies supplied Chicagoans with relatively high-paying jobs.

Owner says he used to drink ROOT BEER FIZZIES as a kid. Or put them straight into his mouth. Or take a quash of carbonated soda to flush it down.

Dobbin

 

[adgal]

Owned a business a long time ago that was right next to the "Fizzies" factory.

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Chicago once reigned as the candy capital of the world. But the remaining industry is now a (chocolate) shell of what it was. Why it matters: At one time, more than 1,000 local candy companies supplied Chicagoans with relatively high-paying jobs.

Years ago, I worked at the Merchandise Mart, and I could smell the chocolate as I crossed the bridge every morning. It was a great way to start the day.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Yep. You haven’t lived until someone drops their toes in a sock you’re taking off. Sigh.

Or watch a patient die of gangrene from diabetic wounds and amputations that wouldn't heal.

 

[Southside]

Years ago, I worked at the Merchandise Mart, and I could smell the chocolate as I crossed the bridge every morning. It was a great way to start the day.

Blommer Chocolate. The largest Chocolatier in the world, at one time. 600 Kinzie Av, as I remember.

 

[adgal]

Blommer Chocolate. The largest Chocolatier in the world, at one time. 600 Kinzie Av, as I remember.

That's right - I couldn't remember their name. Thank you!!!

 

[WalknTrot]

Seems like I used to see those (Brach's Royals) most often at Christmas. The company's distribution also may be more regional - Midwest.

 

[Coulter]

Live a little….. I just went on a week long crazy streak with hersheys chocolate and Peter Pan peanut butter…….. DAMN that’s good!!! Now I give it up again….. ahhh but the memories

That's the way I live.

71 so far so good - knock on wood.

Brach's made my absolute favorite - Malted balls. Haven't seen them for years.

Finally found some that are just about as good - going there today - Nifty Nut House Wichita.

 

[Kathy in FL]

It is about nostalgia, not actually eating a freaking bag full of sugar.

Dietary exchanges exist for a reason.

 

[Southside]

OK, so here is another.
Maurice Lenell Cookies.



It appears they are still around for Christmas. A Chicago Favorite!

 

[Mercury3]

Yes I remember them.

sigh..... why does everything that tastes good have to be bad for us. (I'm type II also so can't have)

 

[spinner]

The Vermont Country Store has lots of retro candy as well as other things. I didn't see Brach's Caramels, but I didn't look through all of them. Last I knew you could request items they did not stock and if they could they would find them.

Candies From The Past | Old-Fashioned Candy

Old Fashioned Candy, peanut butter molasses, maple leaf candy and much more, can be found in our online selection. Discover Hard-To-Find Candies From the Past.

www.vermontcountrystore.com

 

[Loretta Van Riet]

OK, so here is another.
Maurice Lenell Cookies.

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It appears they are still around for Christmas. A Chicago Favorite!

Their Bakery/Store always had FREE samples! And you could purchase a bag of BROKEN cookies for a very low price! I wouldn't have cared if they were bakery floor sweepings, lol!

I didn't live far from Harlem ave in those days!