10 Candy Brands That are 100+ Years Old & Still Going Strong

For those of us who have a sweet tooth, you may be surprised to know just how long your favorite candy has been around. While new candy bars have popped up in recent years, many of the most popular candy brands have been around for a century or more.

Here are 10 beloved candy brands that are more than 100 years old (okay, three are almost 100 years old) that are still going strong. Find out if your favorite candy has staying power — take a look!

This post was updated in September 2025 to include updated information about some of the listed candy brands.

Hershey's Chocolate Bar

Introduced in 1900
Classic bar of milk chocolate "bricks"
Invented by Milton S. Hershey

Oh Henry!

Invented in 1920
Chocolate-coated candy bar of caramel, fudge, and peanuts
Originally produced by the Williamson Candy Company. As of 2025, Oh Henry! is discontinued in the U.S. but is still available in Canada, produced by Hershey.

Chuckles

Created in 1921
Sugar-coated jelly candy
Created by Fred Amend

Baby Ruth

First introduced in 1921
Candy bar with peanuts, caramel, and nougat
Originally invented by the Curtiss Candy Company. As of 2025, produced by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Butterfinger

First introduced in 1923
Crunchy peanut butter covered in chocolate
Originally invented by the Curtiss Candy Company. As of 2025, produced by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Milky Way

Invented in 1923
Nougat and caramel covered in chocolate
Created by the Mars Company

Bit-O-Honey

Created in 1924
Honey-flavored taffy with bits of almond
Originally made by the Schutter-Johnson Company. As of 2025, produced by Spangler Candy Company.

Charleston Chew

Invented in 1925
Chocolate-covered nougat bar
Created by Donley Cross and Charlie Fox for the Fox-Cross Candy Company. As of 2025, produced by Tootsie Roll Industries.