Goldenberg's Peanut Chews has been made in Philly for more than 100 years

Peanut Chews have been Philly-made for more than 100 years
We take a tour of the Peanut Chews factory which has been making the sweet treat in Northeast Philadelphia for more than 100 years.
ByTimothy Walton WPVI logo
Monday, October 23, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Peanut Chews is a beloved Halloween treat has a rich Philadelphia history.

Since 1917, Goldenberg's Peanut Chews have been made in the City of Brotherly Love.

Localish takes a tour of the plant that produces more than a million bite-sized candies a week and gets even busier during the Halloween season.

The candy started as a war ration for troops because of its high protein ingredients.

Some might say it was the original energy bar.

Since then it has become a favorite Philadelphia export, still made in a Northeast Philadelphia factory as it has been for more than 100 years.

There are two flavors, Original Dark and Milk Chocolate.

They come in bite-size snacks or in bars.

The Goldenberg's family sold the business to Just Born Quality Confections and the work has continued with a team of more than 30 workers in the Philadelphia plant cranking out an iconic Philadelphia flavor.

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