First made1950s
Made by thenGolden Nugget Candy Company
Made by nowAnnabelle Candy Company
StatusStill made
TypeChewy candy and taffy
What it is
A long, flat bar of chewy honey nougat packed with roasted peanuts.
The story
- 1950s: first made by Golden Nugget Candy Company.
- 1970: Annabelle Candy Company takes over.
Fun facts
- Whack it on a hard surface and it breaks into bite-size pieces.
- Annabelle bought it in 1970.
Is Big Hunk still made?
Yes. Big Hunk is still made, by Annabelle Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Big Hunk on Amazon.
If you like Big Hunk
- Chick-O-Stick (1950s): A crunchy, flaky peanut butter stick rolled in toasted coconut.
- Now and Later (1962): Hard little squares of fruit taffy that soften as you chew, wrapped in bright paper.
- Sugar Babies (1935): Bite-size, candy-coated milk caramels.
- Starburst (1968): Square, juicy fruit chews in strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon.
See every candy from the 1950s or all chewy candy and taffy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Big Hunk come out?
Big Hunk was first made in the 1950s, by Golden Nugget Candy Company.
Who makes Big Hunk now?
Annabelle Candy Company.
Is Big Hunk discontinued?
No. Big Hunk is still made by Annabelle Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Big Hunk is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
