| Stark Candy Company | |
| Type: | Private company |
| Fate: | Purchased, then closed |
| Successor: | Necco |
| Foundation: | 1939 |
| Founder: | Howard B. Stark |
| Defunct: | 2008 |
| Location City: | Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
| Location Country: | U.S. |
| Industry: | Confectionery |
| Products: | Stark wafers, candy hearts |
The Stark Candy Company, originally the Howard B. Stark Company, was a candy manufacturer founded in 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] It was a competitor to Necco and manufactured products including candy hearts,[2] candy raisins,[2] Mary Janes,[3] peanut butter kisses,[3] salt water taffy,[3] and candy cigarettes.
Stark moved from Milwaukee to Pewaukee in 1960.[1] In 1988, it was purchased by Necco. In 2008, Necco announced the Stark plant would close.[4] Candy raisins were discontinued after the company was purchased by Necco, sparking a consumer backlash.[2]