Private company

Joyva

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American confectionery manufacturer

Joyva is a chocolate and confectionery manufacturer headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. "The house that sesame built" was started in 1907 by an immigrant from Kyiv, Ukraine, Nathan Radutzky, who wanted to start a company producing and selling sesame-based halvah. The company is still family-owned and continues to operate out of its Brooklyn location.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1907Founded1

Joyva is a chocolate and confectionery manufacturer headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. "The house that sesame built" was started in 1907 by an immigrant from Kyiv, Ukraine, Nathan Radutzky, who wanted to start a company producing and selling sesame-based halvah. The company is still family-owned and continues to operate out of its Brooklyn location. Over the years, it has expanded its production to include a variety of sesame, marshmallow, and jelly-based candies. Joyva candy is kosher parve, and is most commonly found in kosher delis or stores in Jewish neighborhoods.2

Products and brands

  • candy bar
  • confectionery

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Timeline

  1. 1907Founded Founded1

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