Nate’s Candy Jar

Specialties

We specialize in Gourmet Fudge and Caramels.

We are also known for our Fido’s Fudge (for dogs).

History

Established in 2010.

«NATE’S» Stands for N — Nathan, A — Alyssa, T — Tom, and E — Evan. That is me (Alyssa), my husband Tom and our two sons Nathan and Evan. Even though Nathan thinks it is after him… It’s really not!

I started a small shop in a town of 900 but didn’t have enough walk in traffic so we had to make some changes. We decided to start a on-​line sales business and we also attend about 50 shows a year in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. Business picked up and we are now busier than ever!

We have Trademark our Fido’s Fudge AND have begun the process of wholesaling to Speciality Pet Stores and Farm Stores throughout USA!

Meet the Business Owner

Alyssa R.

Business Owner

Alyssa Rice starting making candies when she was a little girl. She loved to help out her mother and grandmother in the kitchen. Although her Mother and Grandmother were great cooks, they didn’t make a lot of candy. Alyssa had a great-​aunt who gave her recipes and showed her her love of making candies. It wasn’t until Alyssa’s mother died in 2000 that she began making caramels. A good friend, Nancy Hunt, shared her talents for making caramels with Alyssa and she, Tom and the boys would make them for Christmas gifts and even sold them at a festival to help out the local school. In 2010 Alyssa decided to open a candy store in her small town to help revitalize their community. She was awarded the «Business Person» of the year by the Local Chamber of Commerce, for her efforts. The candy store is going strong and has caught the attention of Wedding Planners and Hotels in the Indianapolis Area who are using Nate’s Candies for their events.