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ANCHOR TOFFEE

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Anchor Toffee is a family business started just over seven years ago . We specialize in classic Almond Butter toffee . In addition to our shop at 8 Bowen ’ s Wharf in Newport , we recently opened our flagship store at 10 Sims Ave ., Suite 112 in Providence . This venue is home to Farm Fresh Rhode Island and its weekly Saturday Market .
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Almond Butter Toffee
Coconut Almond Toffee ( dairy-free )
Butter Toffee ( nut-free ) Coffee Toffee ( nut-free )
Roasted Nut “ Leathernecks ” ( aka turtles )
Variety of chocolate truffles Gift boxes , bags and baskets
COMMUNITY
Two years into our business we were asked to try a store on Bowen ’ s Wharf in Newport . The welcome and support from that community helped us to get where we are today . We intend to build on this with new friends here at 10 Sims Ave .
COMPANY INITIATIVES
We try to use local companies and products whenever we can . Anchor Toffee has participated in community fundraisers since the very beginning . In 2022 we will be doing some demonstrations and tastings , with donations going to the Alzheimer ’ s Foundation .
HOW WE STARTED
Anchor Toffee began around the same time that Peter and Katie Kelly were blessed with their daughter , Michaela . The urge to create a family business led to the candy that Peter had been making for years as a starting point . Hope and Main , the small business incubator , provided the opportunity to get started without a huge investment .
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Our toffees are made the way that candy was made 100 years ago . Nothing artificial , wholesome dairy , delicious house roasted nuts , and excellent American Chocolate from Guittard . Everyone who comes into our shop gets a taste of our toffee and a warm welcome .
WHAT ’ S NEXT ?
We are going to be working on a few more flavors of toffee and truffles . For our vegetarian and vegan friends we are researching vegan options for both sweets , as well as sugar-free options for people with dietary concerns .
10 Sims Ave ., Suite 112 Providence , RI 02909 401-439-1517 peter @ anchortoffee . com katie @ anchortoffee . com
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