Established in Denver, Colorado, in 1923, the Russell Stover candy company is America’s leading producer of boxed chocolate products. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and its CEO is Andrew Deister. Russell Stover maintains a workforce of more than 2,000 employees, and operates 17 retail shops.
Different Brands, Same High Quality
The Russell Stover brand features bags of chocolate-covered nuts and fruits, chocolate bars, vanilla creams, milk and dark chocolate miniatures, mint and chocolate combinations, baking chips, boxes of assorted chocolates, salt water taffy, jelly beans, bon bons, hard candies and more.
A wide variety of sugar free candies are made by Russell Stover. These include milk chocolate and dark chocolate items, as well as hard and soft candies.
The Whitman’s and Pangburn’s brands of chocolate candies are also manufactured by Russell Stover. The familiar, pastel-yellow Whitman Samplers have been produced by Russell Stover since 1993.
Just in time for the warm weather months, Russell Stover’s new “Hello Summer” treat gift bags are loaded with assorted chocolates and S’mores bars.
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Locations
The Russell Stover company operates manufacturing plants in Corsicana, Texas, Abilene, Kansas and Iola, Kansas. Each factory generally manufactures specific items, with millions of candy items being produced every day.
People who are interested in applying for employment with Russell Stover can find information on their website regarding various job openings at their facilities.
Russell Stover distribution centers are located in Tennessee, Florida, Nevada, Missouri, Virginia and Texas.
Additionally, there are 17 Russell Stover retail candy stores situated throughout the U.S. At these stores, customers will find 20 flavors of fresh, handmade fudge, gourmet caramel apples, full coffee and espresso bars, chocolates by the piece or pound, ice cream and sundaes, 48 flavors of jelly beans and exclusive candy boxes.
A Fun and Caring Culture
The Russell Stover company offers its employees the opportunity to participate in chocolate tastings on a fairly regular basis. At its corporate office on Halloween, the company hands out free candy to trick-or-treaters, and an annual employee event is provided.
Another event that the company takes part in is the annual Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a team-building, athletic competition.