Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE:TR) is a confectionery manufacturer and marketer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1896 by Leo Hirshfield, the company is best known for its Tootsie Roll candy and has built a broad portfolio of branded sweets sold through grocery stores, convenience stores, mass retailers, vending channels and other outlets.
Its products include Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Babies, Sugar Daddy, Charleston Chew, Andes mints, Dubble Bubble gum, Razzles and Cry Baby gum. The company offers products in a variety of formats, including individually wrapped candies, theater boxes, seasonal items and assorted bags.
Tootsie Roll Industries serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada and also distributes its products internationally. The company manufactures confectionery products through its operations in North America and markets its brands through a network of retail and distribution partners.
Ellen R. Gordon serves as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer. Tootsie Roll Industries remains a family-influenced business, with its long history centered on the development and marketing of recognizable confectionery brands.
