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Asher's Chocolate Co. is an American confectionery company based in Pennsylvania, founded in 1892 by Chester Asher.^[1] The company operates factories in Souderton and Lewiston.^[2] The company remains family-owned and operated for five generations,^[3] and is currently run by President & CEO Jeff Asher, who constitutes the fourth generation to lead the business.^[4]

History

Chester Asher opened his first store near Independence Hall in 1892. In 1899, he moved to a larger shop in Germantown, Pennsylvania. ^[5]

In 1991, Asher's Chocolate Co. purchased Goss Candies in Lewiston, PA.^[6]

In 1998, after 99 years in Germantown, Asher's relocated to an 125,000 sq. foot facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania.^[7]

References

^ "How Philly and Pennsylvania grew to dominate the candy industry". Billy Penn at WHYY. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
^ "Asher's Chocolate Factory Lewistown". VisitPA. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
^ "Five generations and 130 years: A look inside Asher's Chocolates". 6ABC. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
^ "JEFF ASHER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR ASHER'S CHOCOLATE CO" (Press release). PRNewswire. Neff. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
^ 2017 Congressional Record, Vol. 163, Page S6398
^ Silverman, Sharon Hernes (20 November 2000). Pennsylvania Snacks. Google Books: Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811752428. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
^ Silverman, Sharon Hernes (20 November 2000). Pennsylvania Snacks. Google Books: Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811752428. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

[1] "How Philly and Pennsylvania grew to dominate the candy industry". Billy Penn at WHYY. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

[2] "Asher's Chocolate Factory Lewistown". VisitPA. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

[3] "Five generations and 130 years: A look inside Asher's Chocolates". 6ABC. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

[4] "JEFF ASHER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR ASHER'S CHOCOLATE CO" (Press release). PRNewswire. Neff. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-30.

[5] 2017 Congressional Record, Vol. 163, Page S6398

[6] Silverman, Sharon Hernes (20 November 2000). Pennsylvania Snacks. Google Books: Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811752428. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

[7] Silverman, Sharon Hernes (20 November 2000). Pennsylvania Snacks. Google Books: Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811752428. Retrieved 30 April 2024.

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