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Lollipops · 1920s

Sugar Daddy

A hard, slow-melting block of caramel on a stick. First made in 1925 by James O. Welch Company.

Still made 1925

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Sugar DaddySINCE1925STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1925
Made by thenJames O. Welch Company
Made by nowTootsie Roll Industries
StatusStill made
TypeLollipops

What it is

A hard, slow-melting block of caramel on a stick.

The story

  • 1925: first made by James O. Welch Company.
  • 1963: Nabisco bought the James O. Welch Company.
  • 1988: Warner-Lambert takes over.
  • 1993: Tootsie Roll Industries takes over.

Fun facts

  • It started out as the Papa Sucker in 1925 and became Sugar Daddy in 1932.
  • Sugar Babies are the bite-size spin-off.

Is Sugar Daddy still made?

Yes. Sugar Daddy is still made, by Tootsie Roll Industries. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Sugar Daddy on Amazon.

If you like Sugar Daddy

  • Dum Dums (1924): Small, bright lollipops on a looped stick, in a long list of flavors.
  • Tootsie Pop (1931): A hard candy lollipop with a chewy Tootsie Roll center.
  • Astro Pops (1963): A tall, see-through, three-color cone lollipop shaped like a rocket.
  • Blow Pop (1973): A hard candy lollipop with bubble gum in the middle.

See every candy from the 1920s or all lollipops.

Frequently asked questions

When did Sugar Daddy come out?

Sugar Daddy was first made in 1925, by James O. Welch Company.

Who makes Sugar Daddy now?

Tootsie Roll Industries.

Is Sugar Daddy discontinued?

No. Sugar Daddy is still made by Tootsie Roll Industries.

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Sugar Daddy is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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