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Fannie May - A Sweet Legacy
For over 100 years, we have been crafting premium chocolate with love, passion and the very best ingredients.
Year 1920

1920

H. Teller Archibald opens the first retail store and Fannie May is established.

H. Teller Archibald opens the first retail store and Fannie May is established.
Year 1920

1920

Our Buttercreams are introduced and become an immediate success.

Our Buttercreams are introduced and become an immediate success.
Year 1942

1942

The scarcity of ingredients during WWII causes many companies to change their recipes - but not Fannie May. We continue to follow our original recipes.

The scarcity of ingredients during WWII causes many companies to change their recipes - but not Fannie May. We continue to follow our original recipes.
Year 1946

1946

An instant classic, Pixies are born - they' ; re the perfect blend of hand-poured caramel, lightly roasted pecans, and chocolate.

An instant classic, Pixies are born - they' ; re the perfect blend of hand-poured caramel, lightly roasted pecans, and chocolate.
Year 1963

1963

Mint Meltaways steal hearts with a mouthwatering combination of rich mint- chocolate centers coated in chocolate or green pastel confection.

Mint Meltaways steal hearts with a mouthwatering combination of rich mint- chocolate centers coated in chocolate or green pastel confection.
Year 1972

1972

Trinidads comes to fruition. Customers enjoy the rich dark truffle centers enrobed in white confection and toasted coconut. The name comes from the island nation that is a source for legendary cocoa and coconut.

Trinidads comes to fruition. Customers enjoy the rich dark truffle centers enrobed in white confection and toasted coconut. The name comes from the island nation that is a source for legendary cocoa and coconut.
Year 1992

1992

The Carmarsh is created, bringing together an all-star trio ; caramel, marshmallow, and chocolate. This quickly becomes a customer favorite.

The Carmarsh is created, bringing together an all-star trio ; caramel, marshmallow, and chocolate. This quickly becomes a customer favorite.
Year 2017

2017

Sweeter Together - Ferrero acquires Fannie May Chocolate

H. Teller Archibald opens the first retail store and Fannie May is established.
Year 2018

2018

Fannie May Tasting Events are implemented in every store. These events showcase a specific flavor or assortment to better familiarize customers with products.

Fannie May Tasting Events are implemented in every store. These events showcase a specific flavor or assortment to better familiarize customers with products.
Year 2019

2019

Fannie May Premium Bags are introduced. Available in three flavors, each individually wrapped in a resealable bag.

Fannie May Premium Bags are introduced. Available in three flavors, each individually wrapped in a resealable bag.
Year 2020

2020

Fannie May perfects the American classic s' ; more by combining crunchy grahams and fluffy marshmallows coated in our smooth milk chocolate. Great for any snacking occasion.

Fannie May perfects the American classic s' ; more by combining crunchy grahams and fluffy marshmallows coated in our smooth milk chocolate. Great for any snacking occasion.
Year 2021 and beyond

2021 and beyond

Today Fannie May makes over 100 different confections and continues to develop new and innovative American flavor profiles for our customers.

Today Fannie May makes over 100 different confections and continues to develop new and innovative American flavor profiles for our customers.