Quick facts
| Founded | 1916 (originally Glade Candy Co., renamed Taffy Town in 1994) |
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| Country | USA (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Made by | Taffy Town Inc. (family-owned, Glade family, four generations) |
| Dietary status | Gluten-free, peanut-free, tree-nut-free, contains milk and egg whites |
About Taffy Town
Taffy Town is the American salt water taffy brand made in Salt Lake City, Utah, family-owned by the Glade family for four generations since 1916. Originally founded as Glade Candy Company by James Vernon Glade, the brand was renamed Taffy Town in 1994 to focus the business entirely on its taffy range. The brand is distinctive for its whipped production process rather than the traditional pulled taffy method, which gives a softer texture that melts in the mouth rather than sticking to teeth.
The Taffy Town range we stock
Five 99g peg bags in the current range, each with a different flavour profile.
| Flavour | Profile |
|---|---|
| Classic Flavours | The traditional Taffy Town mix including vanilla, strawberry, banana, chocolate, and other heritage taffy flavours |
| Sassy Taffy Sour | Sour-coated taffy variant in fruit flavours including green apple, watermelon, blue raspberry and lemon |
| Tropical Fruit | Tropical flavour blend including mango, pineapple, passion fruit and coconut |
| Go Bananas | Banana-themed selection mixing classic banana, banana cream and banana split flavours |
| Berries and Cream | Cream-and-berry combinations including strawberries and cream, blueberry cream and raspberry cream |
Ingredients and allergens
Taffy Town uses real sea salt in its taffy recipe with natural and artificial flavours. Every batch contains egg whites and milk for the signature creamy, whipped texture. The brand is gluten-free, peanut-free and tree-nut-free, certified through the brand's nut-free manufacturing facility. Not vegan (contains dairy and eggs). Not formally halal certified. Always check the back of the specific pack for the most accurate allergen and ingredient information.
Who Taffy Town is for
Salt water taffy fans: for British shoppers who have tried American beach-boardwalk taffy on holiday in the US and want a UK-available equivalent, Taffy Town is the most-respected gourmet brand in the category.
Peanut and tree-nut-free households: Taffy Town is manufactured in a peanut-free and tree-nut-free facility, which makes it one of the safer options for households with nut allergies. The brand's nut-free credential is one of its core selling points.
Gluten-free chewy candy buyers: the recipe is gluten-free as a core formulation, which gives Taffy Town a meaningful dietary advantage over many traditional British chewy sweet brands.
Texture-focused shoppers: the whipped (rather than pulled) production process gives a noticeably softer texture than traditional taffy. If you've found other American taffies too sticky or chewy, the Taffy Town texture is a meaningful upgrade.
Buy Taffy Town online in the UK
Build your basket from across the Taffy Town range and our wider American sweets to qualify for free UK delivery over £20. Taffy Town pairs well with other American chewy candy formats like Laffy Taffy and Airheads for taffy-themed selections. Order before our daily cut-off for same-day dispatch.
Taffy Town: frequently asked questions
What makes Taffy Town different from other American taffy brands?
Taffy Town uses a whipped production process rather than the traditional pulled method, which gives the taffy a softer, melt-in-the-mouth texture rather than the sticky chew that other taffy brands deliver. The factory is also nut-free, gluten-free, and family-owned by four generations of the Glade family in Salt Lake City, Utah, since 1916.
Is Taffy Town gluten-free?
Yes, Taffy Town is gluten-free as a core recipe formulation. The brand also operates a peanut-free and tree-nut-free manufacturing facility, which makes it one of the safer chewy candy options for households managing multiple allergies. The recipe does contain milk and egg whites, so it is not vegan or dairy-free.
Is Taffy Town vegan?
No, Taffy Town is not vegan. The recipe contains egg whites and milk, both of which are core to the whipped texture the brand is known for. For vegan-suitable American chewy candy alternatives, see our Mike and Ike, Airheads or Laffy Taffy ranges, all of which are gelatine-free and dairy-free.
Where is Taffy Town made?
Taffy Town is made in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in a 43,000-square-foot family-owned factory operated by the Glade family. The brand has been producing taffy in Utah since 1916, originally under the Glade Candy Company name before rebranding as Taffy Town in 1994.