Morley Candy Company

Morley Candy Company or Morley Candy Makers is a confectioner based in Clinton Township, Michigan. The company, founded in 1919,[1] is famous for its peanut butter blocks and assorted chocolates. Morley Candy owns and markets the Sanders Confectionery line, which is famous for its Bumpy Cakes, sundae topping, and ice cream, particularly in and around Detroit, Michigan. Michigan school children often sell Morley Candy for school fundraisers.[2][3]

In May 2004, Ronald Rapson became president of Morley Brands LLC.[4]

There are three Morley Candy retail stores in the Metro Detroit area—Clinton Township, Rochester, and Eastpointe.

On October 26, 2006, President George W. Bush made an unannounced visit to Morley's main factory on Hall Road in Clinton Township before attending a political fundraiser. After touring the facility, he bought, amongst other things, a can of Sanders hot fudge sundae topping for himself and his presidential staff.[5]

Kar's Nuts acquired Morley in 2018.[6] The Morley brand is no longer widely used.

References

  1. ^ Chambers, Jennifer (March 1, 2016). "Former president of Morley Candy Makers dies". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  2. ^ Tippen, Molly (January 13, 2013). "Morley Candy moving one location and expanding sales". Macomb Daily. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Foley, Aaron (February 10, 2010). "CNNMoney: Morley Candy stages its comeback with help of Sanders". Booth Newspapers. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Week of May 17, 2004". Crain Communications. May 16, 2004. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Remarks to Reporters in Clinton Township, Michigan". The American Presidency Project. October 26, 2006. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "Kar's Nuts buys Sanders, merging two iconic Detroit-area food brands".


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