Dum Dum lollipops were first made in 1924 at the Akron Candy Company in Akron, Ohio. In 1953, the Spangler Candy Company purchased the Dum Dums business from the Akron Candy Company and moved the operation to their pre-existing location in Bryan, Ohio.
In the first year, Spangler made 1,000 TONS of Dum Dums. Today, with 16 flavors plus the signature Mystery Flavor, Spangler makes over 2 billion Dum Dums every year.
One little product, one BIG hit!!