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About Us: Discover the World of Taffy Town
Welcome to Taffy Town, where we craft the finest salt water taffy packed with irresistible chew and delicious, unique flavors! We're a family-owned and operated candy company committed to making the best taffy ever. Come along to learn more about our Utah salt water taffy, rich history, innovative process, and more!
The Story of Taffy Town
Originally known as The Glade Candy Company, our founder, James Glade, started a candy company in 1916 here in Utah. Offering everything from salt water taffy and hard candies to chocolates and more, The Glade Candy Company was a staple in the community and an iconic full-line candy manufacturer.
Then, in the 1990s, David Glade's grandson decided to change our name to "Taffy Town, Inc." and focus all our candy-making efforts on total taffy excellence. While remembering the company's history and commitment to excellence, this multi-generational leadership has shaped Taffy Town's success. Never looking back, we've developed a process uniquely Taffy Town, reflecting Utah's entrepreneurial culture's charm and innovative spirit. By blending traditional craftsmanship with hard work, ingenuity, and a sense of community, we've created a delicious, one-of-a-kind treat we are proud to share with the world.
What Makes Our Taffy Stand Out?
We use a whipped process, unlike other taffy makers who pull their taffy. Our unique whipping process gives our taffy a softer and chewier texture than traditional salt water taffy. We aim for a fluffy taffy that's easy to eat without leaving bits of candy stuck in between your teeth.
Along with our rare taffy-making process, we also offer over 90 different taffy flavors. With new flavors like maple bacon and chili mango, we're constantly developing out-of-this-world taffy flavors that push the status quo. Our new and exciting flavors are great additions to our taffy family, but our customers are continually loyal to our standard taffy flavors like banana and peppermint.
Fun Facts About Our Factory
Throughout the years, we've been thrilled to be a local favorite by incorporating a long-standing commitment to quality, tradition, and involvement. Our local, family-owned company has blended generations of expertise with a dedication to excellence that's simply unmatched.
From our beginnings in the first factory on 13th East in Salt Lake City to our new facility in West Jordan, we're proud to be a part of what makes our community truly special. Let's take a look at some fun facts about our salt water taffy factory in Salt Lake City!
We make our delicious taffy in our 43,000-square-foot factory and taffy store in West Jordan, Utah.
Click me!In 2016, we were awarded the UMA's Manufacturer of the Year Award.
Click me!Our hard-working team produces over 20,000 pounds of taffy each day!
Click me!We distribute our delicious Utah taffy in all 50 states and around the globe.
Click me!We're not afraid to get weird! Some of our most unique flavors we've made include pickle taffy, chicken & waffles, and chili mango taffy.
Click me!Plan Your Visit to Taffy Town
Come experience the magic of taffy-making firsthand at Taffy Town's taffy shop! Visiting our factory is one of the most unique, fun Utah activities. At our factory location, sample our delicious taffy flavors, buy your favorites at our taffy shop, and learn more about the artistry behind our delectable creations.
You can find our factory at:
9813 S. Prosperity Rd. West Jordan, UT 84081
Factory Store Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 1pm
As the maker of the finest taffy in the world, Taffy Town is waiting to welcome you to our taffy factory. Thank you for being a part of our story and the Taffy Town journey. Your support and love for our taffy make everything we do possible. Here's to many more sweet moments together!
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