06/09/2026
🍫✨ New to the Wilson Candy family? Here’s a little history to make your chocolate even sweeter. ✨🍫
Wilson Candy has been a Western Pennsylvania tradition since February 12, 1947, when siblings Paul and Margaret Wilson opened a small candy shop known as Peggy Jane Candies. Their passion for quality confections and handcrafted sweets quickly earned a loyal following.
In 1953, the business became Wilson Candy Company, continuing the same commitment to creating chocolates and candies made with care and tradition.
Just one year later, in 1954, Wilson Candy introduced the iconic Wunder Bar, a signature candy that has become a local favorite and a beloved part of the company’s history for generations.
For 79 years, Wilson Candy has remained family-owned and dedicated to making handcrafted chocolates, cordials, clusters, creams, caramels, pretzels, seasonal favorites, and so much more. Many of the recipes and techniques have been passed down through generations, making every box of candy a little piece of local history.
Whether you’ve been enjoying Wilson Candy for decades or you’re just becoming a Wilson Candy-holic, thank you for being part of a tradition that’s been making life sweeter since 1947. Here’s to 79 years of chocolate, community, and creating memories—one bite at a time. 🍫💜