The factory was first started in the late 1950s, when
a small, family-owned company started Breaker
Confections in Chicago. in 1965, Sunmark Companies purchased Breaker Confections. The name was
changed to Willy Wonka Brands in 1980, and to
Willy Wonka Candy Factory in 1993. In 1988, the
Sunmark Companies became part of NESTLÉ.
The name Willy Wonka came from the well-known
book about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Charlie and the Glass Elevator also inspired the
name. In 1971, the film Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory was invented.
The Willy Wonka Candy Factory produces some of
the most fun, innovative, high quality candies in the
world. Willy Wonka's "scrumdidlyuptious" candy
which was inspired by the famous books and movie,
is unsurpassed in appearance, flavor and packaging.
It provides a deliciously different eating experience