Fannie May - A Sweet Legacy
For over 100 years, we have been crafting premium chocolate with love, passion and the very best ingredients.
1920
H. Teller Archibald opens the first retail store and Fannie May is established.
1920
Our Buttercreams are introduced and become an immediate success.
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.
1946
An instant classic, Pixies are born - they' ; re the perfect blend of hand-poured caramel, lightly roasted pecans, and chocolate.
1963
Mint Meltaways steal hearts with a mouthwatering combination of rich mint- chocolate centers coated in chocolate or green pastel confection.
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.
1992
The Carmarsh is created, bringing together an all-star trio ; caramel, marshmallow, and chocolate. This quickly becomes a customer favorite.
2017
Sweeter Together - Ferrero acquires Fannie May Chocolate
2018
Fannie May Tasting Events are implemented in every store. These events showcase a specific flavor or assortment to better familiarize customers with products.
2019
Fannie May Premium Bags are introduced. Available in three flavors, each individually wrapped in a resealable bag.
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.
2021 and beyond
Today Fannie May makes over 100 different confections and continues to develop new and innovative American flavor profiles for our customers.
