The Biggest Little Candy Factory in the World
FREE TOURS:
The smell of the chocolate can be smelled from a mile away and the chocolate brown building in the middle of the industrial park with colored Kimmie Candy letters is hard to miss!
To sign up for your free factory tour please call 775-284-9200 and say you would like to schedule a tour, they will get you set up from there. Keep in mind it is the "Biggest, Little" so allow for no more than 30 people as space is limited. The factory is also a peanut free and gluten free facility!
Free Tours/Tasting Bar, Retail Store
Keywords: Cancy, Candy Tubes, Gifts, Sunbursts, ChocoRocks, ChocoAlmonds, Xpressos, PretzelBites, wholesale candy, candy store, candy online
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Manufacturing candy in the U.S.A. since 2008; Overseas since 2000.
What is your primary product or service?
Panned Candies: Peanut free, Gluten free, Kosher Certified Factory.
Sunbursts, ChocoRocks, ChocoAlmonds, Kimmie Corn, Xpressos, Pistachios, Salted Caramel, DateMe's.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Started in agricultural and then was presented candy as a business opportunity.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We produce unique looking, great tasting, one of a kind chocolates. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service. Quick to innovate and develop new product lines.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have our main location at 525 Reactor Way, Reno, Nevada and an organic factory in the Double Diamond area.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From downtown Reno: get on I-80 going East. Get off the Rock Blvd Exit and Turn Right. Go 1.5 Miles and Turn Left onto Energy Way, then take a right on Reactor Way
From US 395: Exit on Mill Street, go East to Rock Blvd. Turn Right onto Rock Blvd and head South. Turn left on Energy Way, then take a right on Reactor Way.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check and Credit Card
Which areas do you service?
National and Internationally.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Joe Dutra- CEO/President,
John Dutra- General Manager,
Kat Dutra- Production Manager
What are your hours of operation?
Retail Store: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Tours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm (with reservations)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"This is the best candy I have ever had!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Kimmie Candy Company...Making Life a Little Sweeter