A Sweet Legacy
McKeesport Candy Co . and CandyFavorites . com near a centennial of service , innovation and a commitment to excellence .
BY NICOLE TAFE
Downtown McKeesport is home to a local hidden gem , McKeesport Candy Co ., with the distinct honor of being North America ’ s oldest wholesale candy company .
Its roots trace back over a century , originating as Keystone Kandy before Ernest Prince and Max Mullen — brothers-in-law with independent candy businesses — merged their visions to create McKeesport Candy Co . in 1927 officially .
Remarkably , the company continues to operate from its original location , where tradition and innovation have continued through the years . For decades , Prince , Mullen , and their sons Gerald Prince and Sid Mullen steered the company with an unwavering commitment to service . Today , McKeesport Candy Co . remains privately owned , and Jerry
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