history
goetze’s candy through the years
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1895
August L. Goetze and his son, William A. Goetze, purchase the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company and enter the confectionery industry.
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1909
R. Melvin Goetze, Sr. (2nd generation), son of William A. Goetze, joins the company.
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1918
The first Caramel Creams® candy is produced and hits the market.
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1928
Due to steady growth, The Baltimore Chewing Gum Company builds a new facility on Monument Street, where Goetze’s Candy resides today.
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1958
The Baltimore Chewing Gum Company is renamed Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc.
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1968
Goetze’s Candy introduces a brand new licorice flavored Caramel Cream®.
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1971
Goetze’s Candy begins to produce Chocolate Caramel Creams®.
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1980
Goetze’s Candy introduces Strawberry Caramel Creams®.
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1982
Caramel Creams® are wrapped in the iconic twist wraps still used today.
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1984
Goetze’s Candy adds a brand new product: Cow Tales® candy.
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1985
Goetze’s Candy begins making Banana Cow Tales® a year after Cow Tales® are launched.
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1987
Goetze’s Candy launches a smaller miniature version of Cow Tales® called Mini Cow Tales®.
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1991
The first Cow Tales® tumbler mug is introduced. Since that time, the tumblers have changed to promote new flavors and seasons.
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1993
Goetze’s Candy launches Caramel Apple Cow Tales®, originally named “Caramel Apple Sticks.”
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1996
With the successful launch of Caramel Apple Cow Tales®, Goetze’s Candy introduces Chocolate Cow Tales®.
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1998
Spaulding Goetze Sr. is inducted into Candy Hall of Fame.
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2008
William August Goetze is inducted into Candy Hall of Fame.
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2014
Duke the cow becomes the new face of Cow Tales®, replacing Daisy who was the previous mascot.
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2017
At the 136th Maryland State Fair, Goetze’s Candy set the record for the World’s Largest Cow Tale® at approximately 10 feet in length.
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2018
Mitchell Goetze wins the 73rd Kettle Award in Chicago, Illinois.
