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@WarnerCrocker did they contract to other candy makers? Because I haven’t heard of Blommer, yet that seems a fairly large plant.

Chicago has a rich candy history I wouldn’t mind reading more about.

@WarnerCrocker Blonmer is/was a major wholesale supplier. Wikipedia article has not been updated to reflect this news story.

Chocolate world has been in turmoil for some time actually.

@WarnerCrocker Oh, what a shame. That’s so many lost jobs. May everyone who is being laid off find something even better for them.

I once lived sort of close to a cookie factory. It made that whole neighbourhood smell amazing. I’d bet that people will miss the chocolate scent in the air in Chicago, too.

@WarnerCrocker Oh no! I remember that chocolate smell when we would drive in to downtown from the ‘burbs. How sad. 😞