Gilliam Candy Company

Gilliam Candy Company is an American candy manufacturer established in Paducah, Kentucky, by Cleve Gilliam in 1927. They are known for making candy sticks.

Overview

Gilliam Company made Kentucky Blue Grass nickel candy bars in its early years.
In the 1930s, the company expanded with Bacon Slice, Tummy Full, and Cello Sally lines.
In recent decades, after James Lacy purchased the company from Bruce Pope, it expanded its candy lines to include Kits, BB Bats, Slo Pokes, and Sophie Mae Candies. These brands were subsequently licensed to other producers.