Ganong Chocolates
Established in 1873, Ganong has the distinction of being Canada’s oldest independently family owned and operated chocolate company, manufacturing all its products in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. On June 5th 1873, two brothers James and Gilbert (G.W) Ganong founded Ganong Bros., Limited in St. Stephen New Brunswick.
Ganong was the first to imprint their hand-dipped chocolates on the bottom by use of embossed celluloid pads, patented by Gilbert Ganong. Each pad is covered with the stamp: ‘GB Ganong’s’. Gilbert Ganong purchased the first Lozenge machine from Europe. Chris Laubman was Ganong’s original lozenge candy-maker. Ganong was the first in Canada to make lollipops and suckers using a butcher’s wooden skewers. In 1917, Arthur Ganong became President of Ganong Bros., Limited. Arthur was President for 40 years and was famous for eating 2-3 pounds of chocolate every day.
Invented by Ganong maker Ed Bosein in 1920, the Pal-o-Mine is one of the oldest continuously produced candy bar in North America. Two pieces of rich fudge centres enrobed with premium dark chocolate and bits of peanuts. The name Pal-o-Mine evokes a sense of loyalty, of a man's best friend faithfulness, the kind that passes from one generation to the next.
One day a courtly Englishman named Vivien Mansell stopped by the Ganong Chocolate Factory. Mansell owned a printing plant in London that produced decorative scenes. He told Ganong’s that his plant printed a special gold colour that would not tarnish with age. Mansell’s second visit presented Ganong with a gold print featuring a gold coach and horses. This became the iconic symbol on Delecto boxes and lasted for more than 50 years.
In 1984 Ganong and the community of St. Stephen launched
Chocolate Fest, a unique festival held annually the first week of August in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. In 1990 Ganong moved into its new factory located on One Chocolate Drive, St. Stephen New Brunswick.
In 1999 the
Chocolate Museum opens its doors for all to explore the wonders of Chocolate and history of Ganong.
In 2013, in Celebration of its 140th anniversary, Ganong launches new heritage designs of the Delecto boxed chocolates and re-introduced traditional favourites: Maraschino Cherries and Peppermint Creams.
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