Founded in 1896, Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE:TR) (NYSE:TR) develops, manufactures and sells confectionery in the United States and internationally. The company’s products are sold under trademarks including Tootsie Roll®, Tootsie Pop®, Dots®, Junior Mints®, Charleston Chew®, Sugar Babies® and Andes® Mints, among others. Over its more than a century in business, Tootsie Roll Industries has broadened its portfolio to include lollipops, gum and mint confections, as well as sugar-free and specialty formulations tailored to evolving consumer tastes.
Tootsie Roll Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, utilizing proprietary processes to ensure consistent quality across a diverse range of candy shapes, textures and flavors. Its distribution network spans national and regional grocery chains, drug stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, vending operators and online retail platforms. By combining traditional packaging with seasonal and promotional offerings, the company maintains strong relationships with retailers and delivers reliable supply to end consumers.
With exports to more than 75 countries, Tootsie Roll Industries serves North America, Latin America, Europe and select markets in the Middle East and Asia. The company has expanded its global footprint through partnerships with local distributors and targeted marketing efforts, adapting product lines to regional preferences. Its focused brand portfolio supports ongoing investment in research and development, helping drive innovation in flavors, packaging formats and seasonal assortments that resonate across diverse markets.
Tootsie Roll Industries remains a family-guided enterprise, with leadership committed to long-term growth and operational stability. Ellen Gordon, appointed chief executive officer after a twenty-year tenure overseeing finance and operations, leads the board in balancing heritage branding with selective innovation. Under her direction, the company upholds its legacy of quality confections while emphasizing responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship and community engagement—an approach that has sustained resilience through changing market dynamics.
