First made1930s
Made by thenFerrara Pan Candy Company, Chicago
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company
StatusStill made
TypeHard and tangy candy
What it is
Tiny, hot cinnamon candies, a favorite for decorating cakes and cookies.
The story
- 1930s: first made by Ferrara Pan Candy Company, Chicago.
Fun facts
- Created by Ferrara Pan in the 1930s.
Are Red Hots still made?
Yes. Red Hots are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Red Hots on Amazon.
If you like Red Hots
- Pez (1927): Small pressed sugar blocks that come out of a spring-loaded character dispenser.
- Boston Baked Beans (by 1924): Peanuts in a hard, brick-red candy shell, shaped and colored like baked beans.
- Jolly Rancher (1949): Hard, glassy, intensely fruity candies.
- Smarties (1949): Rolls of small, chalky, tangy tablets in six pastel colors.
See every candy from the 1930s or all hard and tangy candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Red Hots come out?
Red Hots were first made in the 1930s, by Ferrara Pan Candy Company, Chicago.
Who makes Red Hots now?
Ferrara Candy Company.
Are Red Hots discontinued?
No. Red Hots are still made by Ferrara Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Red Hots is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
