Made Here: Hercules Candies

In this episode of “Made Here,” we’re taking you to East Syracuse, New York, where Hercules Candies is renowned for its handcrafted batches of sweets, from candy canes to chocolates. The company—which brothers Robert, Jim, and Pete Andrianos founded in the early 1900s—has been open and using the same family recipes for over a century.

Many aspects of the candy-making process have remained the same since the company’s inception—the treats, for example, are all still hand-pulled without the use of machines. Still, one modern element has breathed new life into the company and helped the brand reach millions of people: social media. More specifically, YouTube.