Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel combines the best of both worlds when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth or craving for salt. Whether you're looking for award-winning confections, boxed chocolates, stylish gift tins, premier nuts from around the world, snacks or award-winning gourmet popcorns, we can provide you with everything from sweets to nuts. Signature products include: Butter Almond Toffee, Pecan Caramel Tads, Double Dipped Cherry Cordials, Mint Meltaways, Cheddar Cheezzzy Cheese Corn, Caramel Corn, Jumbo Cashews and Deluxe Mix.

Quality Candy's history began more than 88 years ago in Milwaukee, Wisconsin when Joseph Helminiak and his wife Lottie founded a confectionery company which was given the name that echoes the consistent freshness and highest quality of ingredients.

In 1916, the young European immigrants began manufacturing and selling their fine chocolates on the cobblestone streets of West Mitchell Street in what was to become one of Milwaukee's most popular shopping areas. The business grew as they added several new retail locations. With the increased number of stores and increased demand for their confections, Quality Candy moved to a new, larger kitchen on South 5th Street in 1952. Quality Candy remained at this location until 1985 when it became necessary to expand to a larger facility at 1801 E. Bolivar Avenue in St. Francis.

In the 1960's, Quality Candy purchased Buddy Squirrel of Wisconsin, a nut roasting, gourmet popcorn and snack mix operation. Buddy Squirrel outgrew the 5th Street facility in 1977 and moved to the old Terminal Building on Erie Street. This 5,000 square foot building was expanded to 15,000 square feet in 1982.

It was 1985 before Quality Candy and Buddy Squirrel were together under one roof in a 45,000 square foot facility on East Bolivar Avenue, employing over 200 people during peak production times. In 1999, the two businesses were merged and the company was renamed Quality Candy Shoppes/Buddy Squirrel of Wisconsin, Inc.

Joseph and Lottie began a tradition of quality which was continued by their sons Edward, Leonard and Ray. Today, Leonard's daughter, Margaret Gile, represents the 3rd generation as owner and president. Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel currently owns and operates 13 retail locations. Many thanks go to you, the loyal shopper, who appreciates fine ingredients and consistent quality.

Buddy Squirrel Royal Collection Nut Gift Tin
Truly a Royal Collection of nuts from Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel. The attractively packaged gift tin includes Macadamias along with Jumbo Cashews, Mammoth Pecans, Shelled and Red Pistachios, Blanched Almonds, and Brazils to create a taste extravaganza. Naturally fresh and flavorful, we put our finest in one exquisite collection. Choice of 14 oz or 32 oz gift tin.

Quality Candy Toffee, Tads and Deluxe Mix Nuts Gift Tin
Our most popular gift tin, this trio is packed with a combination of Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel's award-winning Butter Almond Toffee, Pecan Caramel Tads and Deluxe Mix. A sweet, nutty and salty treat that will leave you wanting more. A great gift for any occasion. Attractive 18 oz. gift tin.

Quality Candy Cashew Connection Gift Tin
Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel Nuts starts with the finest jumbo cashews and roasts them to a golden brown, lightly salted, then elegantly presented four ways: covered in rich, pure Swiss milk chocolate, dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate and lightly salted. Extra large sweet cashews make each variety a crunchy, nutty delight. Packaged in attractive 20 oz. gift tin.

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