Idaho Spuds in Tray

The Idaho Spud

The Idaho Spud is a true American original. First introduced in 1918 and still made in the same factory since 1909, this iconic candy bar features a rich cocoa marshmallow center coated in dark chocolate and coated in toasted coconut.

Family founded in 1901 and now proudly veteran owned, Idaho Candy Co. continues to craft the Spud the old-fashioned way — delivering the nostalgic taste generations have loved for over a century.

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1900s Candy Factory with Truck and Man

125 Years of Idaho Candy Company

Idaho Candy Company began as a dream in 1901, when T.O. Smith started making candy from his home in Boise. In 1909, he partnered with the Adams family to build what was then the most modern factory in the city—featuring skylights and a break room for employees. Inside this factory, the Idaho Spud and other classic candies were born, becoming beloved treats inspired by the Northwest. More than a century later, they are still made in this same 23,000-square-foot building, with some original early-1900s equipment still in use today...

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