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Starting the week off right with #NationalCandyDay!🍬 Illinois is home to many iconic chocolate and candy manufacturers, making this hashtag holiday even sweeter! Chicago has proudly held the title of the “candy capital of the world” since the late 1800s, with Tootsie Rolls, Brach's, Frango, Wrigley Gum, Fannie May, and Mars Candy all having deep roots here. Recently, Ferrero cut the ribbon on a new chocolate factory in Bloomington, where they’ll be producing popular treats like Kinder Bueno, Crunch, 100 GRAND, Raisinets, Baby Ruth, and Butterfinger. In Rockford, General Mills makes the beloved Fruit by the Foot, while Ferrara’s Nerds Gummy Clusters are taking candy aisles by storm. Mars Wrigley, a division of MARS- Global, produces millions of Skittles daily at their Yorkville facility. You'll also see World's Finest® Chocolate bars sold for many school fundraisers, and down in Robinson, the HERSHEY'S plant is known for producing Heath Bars, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, Payday, Zero Bars, Skor, Scharffen Berger, and Brookside Chocolate. From North to South, Illinois’ candy industry has something for every sweet tooth. Celebrate with your favorite treat today! 🍫"
