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Goetze's Candy Company

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US confectionery company

Goetze's Candy Company, Inc., is an American confectionery company based in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in caramel-based candies. Goetze's was established in 1895 as the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company by August Goetze and his son, William. In 1917, the family developed a soft, caramel candy (known as "Chu-ees") which ultimately evolved into their signature candy, Caramel Creams (also known as Bull's Eyes), a soft chewy caramel with cream filling in the center.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1895Founded1
  • HeadquartersBaltimore1
  • Legal formSubchapter S Corporation3
  • LEI25490042TPIF92JQS1583
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressc/o R. MELVIN GOETZE, 21205 Baltimore, United States3
  • Registered withBusiness Services (Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation), D002321083

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Goetze's Candy Company, Inc., (pronounced gets) is an American confectionery company based in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in caramel-based candies. Goetze's was established in 1895 as the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company by August Goetze and his son, William. In 1917, the family developed a soft, caramel candy (known as "Chu-ees") which ultimately evolved into their signature candy, Caramel Creams (also known as Bull's Eyes), a soft chewy caramel with cream filling in the center. Each candy is packaged in a predominantly clear wrapper and twisted at two red and white ends.2

Products and brands

In addition to its signature caramel candy, the company also makes a different style of its classic caramel candy, Cow Tales. Goetze's Cow Tales were originally launched in the year 1984. Cow Tales are similar to the Caramel Creams, but in the form of a long, thin cylinder of soft caramel with a cream center. Cow Tales are also produced in Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel Apple, and Honey Bun flavors. In addition, the company offers Mini Cow Tales, a bite-sized version of Vanilla Cow Tales, Goetze's number-one selling 25-cent item.

Over the years, the company experimented with several flavors, such as peanut butter and banana. As of 2009, the Caramel Creams lineup included "Original" (Vanilla), Chocolate, Strawberry, and Caramel Apple flavors.

According to the manufacturer, Goetze's caramels have always been made with a low fat, low sodium, no cholesterol recipe and are made with wheat flour, dairy milk and cream ingredients.

From Wikipedia’s article on Goetze's Candy Company, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. 1895Founded Founded1

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