Giannios Candy — Best Bakeries in Struthers, OH

Back in 1910, our grandparents wanted to share the deliciousness of their secret chocolate and candy recipe with others. So, they began making 5 to 10 pounds a day from their home kitchen and selling it to friends and neighbors. Their specialties back then included chocolate covered walnuts, a family favorite. Our grandparents valued the importance of keeping family traditions alive, and that is why they wanted to pass down the secret recipe to the younger Giannios generations. Grandpa Giannios taught his grandsons, John and Greg, the art of candy making at a very young age. John fell in love with it, and, after graduating from high school he started making candy at home using the recipes and techniques his grandfather taught him. He had a modest business at first, making 50-60 pounds a week and selling it on the weekends. Today, Giannios Candy Company produces 4-5 thousand pounds of candy in an 8-hour shift. From August through April, its facilities work two shifts a day, 7 days a we