Made in Canada
Kerr's
In short
Yes, Kerr's makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes molasses kisses, lollipops, hard candies and caramels. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1895.
Kerr's has been making candy in Ontario since 1895, when it started with soft, square caramels. Its Original Molasses Kisses, made with blackstrap molasses, brown sugar and vanilla, have been part of Halloween in Canada for about 80 years. Lollipops are actually its best seller, and its candies are sold in stores and online year round.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Kerr's
- Parent company
- Kerr's Multifoods
- Products
- Molasses kisses, lollipops, hard candies and caramels
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Grocery and bulk stores across Canada
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1895
- Website
- kerrsmultifoods.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Its molasses kisses have been a Canadian Halloween staple for about 80 years.
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.
Kerr's: questions people ask
Where are Kerr's products made?
Kerr's makes its products in Toronto, 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 Kerr's make?
Molasses kisses, lollipops, hard candies and caramels. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Kerr's a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Kerr's is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Kerr's?
Grocery and bulk stores across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Kerr's founded?
Kerr's was founded in 1895.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Kerr's?
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.
