Made in Canada
Rheo Thompson Candies
In short
Yes, Rheo Thompson Candies makes its products in Canada, in Stratford, ON. It makes mint Smoothies, chocolates, truffles and fudge. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1969.
Rheo Thompson Candies has made chocolate and confections on Albert Street in Stratford, Ontario, since 1969. It is the maker of the Mint Smoothie, the chocolate-covered mint candy that theatre visitors bring home by the box. Three generations of Canadian families have owned the business, which still makes most of its 152 products by hand.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Rheo Thompson Candies
- Parent company
- Rheo Thompson Candies
- Products
- Mint Smoothies, chocolates, truffles and fudge
- Made in
- Stratford, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Shop in Stratford and online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1969
- Website
- rheothompson.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Most of its 152 products are still made by hand in Stratford.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
Rheo Thompson Candies: questions people ask
Where are Rheo Thompson Candies products made?
Rheo Thompson Candies makes its products in Stratford, ON, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Rheo Thompson Candies make?
Mint Smoothies, chocolates, truffles and fudge. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Rheo Thompson Candies a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Rheo Thompson Candies is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Rheo Thompson Candies?
Shop in Stratford and online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Rheo Thompson Candies founded?
Rheo Thompson Candies was founded in 1969.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Rheo Thompson Candies?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
