What goes into a box of See's Candies?
At the See's Candies factory, in Culver City, Calif., candymakers are busy cranking out holiday cheer, which is sold online and in more than 200 stores across the U.S. Correspondent Luke Burbank tests his candy-making skills, and also finds out how a Christmas tradition, stalled during last year's pandemic, is now back.
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My mom worked at the See’s factory in the Bay Area for many years. I’m 68 now, so those memories of her coming home in her white dress ( and occasional free rejects!) are so priceless to me now.
@nancydemoss7904
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful memory for you!
I always treat myself to a box of See’s for my birthday.. I’m definitely going to add Christmas in too. This company has been a staple in my life since childhood.
@linscrattish2648
2 жыл бұрын
You have excellent taste! Couldn't agree more.
@eatlocalhoney
2 жыл бұрын
My Nana always got a box for Christmas and we all knew what shape we liked best. So many happy memories 💜🥰
@suemcknight9051
2 жыл бұрын
@Kay D. Same with me. Spent my life in nursing in Nevada…nurses were ALWAYS soooo happy when patients would bring in See’s. I’m so addicted even now. I can still open a box and “identify” what each piece has inside . My daughter (bless her) still sends me See’s candy a few times a year. I live in Vermont, now…no See’s stores close by (which might be a blessing 😉)
@Wa3ypx
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kay, Can you eat the whole box in one sitting? I knew a lady who could do this. 5 lbs would last about a week tops.
The best thing about Sees is that they have never ever changed the formula. It as delicious as the chocolate was I 1970's when I first had a bite. Divine candy.
@virtues2760
2 жыл бұрын
Natural flavor was created in 2009. That and other additives, including the preservative sodium benzoate, are in See’s candies now that weren’t there originally.
@danidelyon7093
2 жыл бұрын
@@virtues2760 😕
I have worked for see's candy since 2017. I can personally say it's one of my most favorite jobs I have ever worked
I work in healthcare and was a recipient of See's generosity last spring, before Easter, when they so kindly gave their candy away. I was able to share it with my family, who were also very grateful. Thank you, See's! My family's favorite chocolate!
@suemcknight9051
2 жыл бұрын
@Jeannified. What a wonderful gesture…and, especially since See’s is such a quality chocolate Candy….Lucky you.🥰
My grandfather in the last couple of years of his life, only wanted a box of Sees Chocolates for Christmas. He ended up with about 50 pounds worth each year. Didn't have a weight problem (if anything, he needed to gain weight), and he was never happier than when he'd watch a ball game and munch on chocolate.
@tryin2beehappygolucky431
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Ed_Okin
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! My grandparents were never without a box of See’s chocolate in the house, and my brother and I knew if we were on good behavior actually get a piece or two! :)
Raise your thumb if you immediately thought of Lucy and Ethel working at the candy factory conveyor belt when you heard the words "See's Candies."
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Born and raised in California and See's candies is part of our lives here. They are part of every major holiday. Valentine's, Easter, 4th of July, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! The great news for those that don't have a See's is they recently revamped their online shop and ship to other states and internationally through their service specialists. I cannot imagine life without See's.
The Bordeaux’s, peanut brittle and all the caramels are just heavenly! See’s is the best
They always give you a free sample! At least they did at the mall in the 80's!
@RaymondHng
2 ай бұрын
They still do.
I was born and raised in LA where I enjoyed See's. I now live in Indiana and they have recently opened a store here in the mall! Yay!
@linscrattish2648
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered See's Candies moving to Glendale, CA. Nothing compares!!!
@christinemeleg4535
2 жыл бұрын
We were born and raised in LA too! We used to go to the main plant on La Cienega Blvd. Remember the beautiful little See's candy shops? Now it can ordered on line! We don't live in LA anymore either. But See's is so popular they opened a large free standing store in LA and when it re-opened there was a gigantic line around the store,
My late grandmother would always bring us See's chocolates whenever she would visit us in the Philippines. Such strong memories with See's!
I remember there always being See's candy at my Grandparent's house every Christmas. See's is the only candy we eat in our home. Been loving and enjoying See's for many decades. No matter how high the price goes up, I will continue to buy See's candy. It's the best candy and I feel proud to give it as gifts to family and friends! It's also a tradition. Thank you See's.
The best can’t made, ever! I’m 71 and have never had a holiday without a box of Nuts and Chews.
I lived in Switzerland for six years--until this past summer. See's is the only chocolate I had someone send me from America.
@tryin2beehappygolucky431
2 жыл бұрын
Q: have you tried Godiva chocolate? I used to buy it by the piece by weight, in a mall. My favorite! I haven't tried See's! But Godiva is sold in alot of stores now (Kohl's, Belk's, Food Lion, Ingles, Publix, Walmart, Target, etc)
@aliciaanguiano3860
2 жыл бұрын
@@tryin2beehappygolucky431 That's the great thing about See's candies is that it isn't sold in any stores except their own. That said their service specialists are able to take international orders from their online store.
@oursmalltribe5189
2 жыл бұрын
@@tryin2beehappygolucky431 selling to other stores in bulk like that diminishes the quality of the product. See's is really great chocolate.
@emefrench8984
2 ай бұрын
I purchased Godiva candy in a dollar store. lol.
I get a Christmas box of See’s for the post office workers in my little town. They put up with a lot. They love it!
@thisorthat7626
2 жыл бұрын
@New Moon Energetics, how thoughtful of you! Thank you for appreciating people in your town who provide a service to the community. That is what makes small towns great- caring people. Blessings.
What an enduring American company. I have always loved the clean traditional design of their stores too. I"m now a shareholder!
My grandma would always send us See’s for Christmas. It was always a big treat and I still love them.
Our Mother went to the See's plant on La Cienaga Blvd. in Los Angeles decades ago. They sold extra, cleaned walnuts that Mom and Grandma baked with for the holidays. I remember the beautiful white walled store and the sample the kind ladies gave out. Mom would buy some candy as well. When the Sees Candy plant closed because of the Pandemic it really brought home how terrible the Pandemic is, when it re- opened it was the lead story on the news here in Southern California. See''s Candy, always the finest!
I love, love, love, love, love SEE's CANDY!!!! I hope every Christmas SEE's CANDIES continues to bring the wonderful treats of the season for those who just love them! My all time favorite is dark chocolate covered walnuts : ) and they make up the 3 pound box for me when I go to their shop. LOVE IT!
See's Candy..... The best chocolate 🍫🍬 in the world. An old time classic.
See’s is not only delicious, but so comforting. Please don’t ever change!
There was a See's around the corner from my house growing up in California. I've never found better!
@linscrattish2648
2 жыл бұрын
Lived in Glendale where there were several stores, nothing compares.
Family tradition for 4 generations. Love love love!!!
a box of soft centers and can of fancy nuts.... That is Christmas!!!!! I can't go without these two staples just like chex mix and pie
I love Sees. Such a tradition and they have always kept up the quality and cleanliness of all stores.
My dad was a GP in LA and he would bring home a stack of boxes from his office at xmas time. It was a favorite gift for patients to give their doctors.
Nothing but love and happiness!
See's has been thee BEST my entire life!!! Quality at its very finest! God Bless this great American company!
I love See’s more than Godiva
I have throughly enjoy their candies for ages. Thank you.
What’s in a candy box ? Love ! Freedom ! Happiness! Guilt free ! Move on, folks ! It’s great chocolate that soothes one’s soul
The. Best. Candy Ever.
We used to have many See's candy shops around the SF Bay Area, but one by one they closed. When I go to Honolulu I am glad to see See's at many of the malls. I remember in the 1950's,my mom telling me that the employees are unionized. I don't know if that is still true, but I hope so. Bordeaux are my favorites. I love the variety & receiving a box of See's as a gift is a joy.
@adc2327
2 жыл бұрын
You see them more in little strip malls since it looks like big indoor malls may soon be a thing of the past. Bordeaux is my favorite too.
@lilychu8912
2 жыл бұрын
There's a factory near where I live. Every year, without fail, starting after T-giving, they put up a huge inflatable Santa and reindeers + snow men + other winter-themed characters on the roof. The factory has a small store in it. [Also interesting that Buffet owns See's. I knew that already but not surprised. Buffet is a disciple of values investing and encourages people to invest in industries they have experiences with. So loving the chocolate, he probably looked into investing in them and found the numbers favorable.]
I love their vanilla lollipops.
It's a box of joy that I can purchase ! the quality is outstanding
One of my many delicious discoveries upon moving to the West Coast years and years ago. I send it to my family in the Midwest every holiday.
See’s are the all time best candies! Have been ordering them for years both for myself and friends. 😋
My daughter just sent me a box of See’s for Christmas. My husband got the peanut brittle. Something new or at least to me was a bag of the hard candy like the suckers without the sticks, so good. I use to live in California so we had See’s around a lot thanks to my Grandpa.
I’ve spent so much money on Sees candies!!! I love it. The absolute best …. I’m in love. The scotchmallows are my fav
I used to do business with a company in Culver City years ago. I’d park my car on the street and I could smell the chocolate from the factory.
I love See's candy, my favorite growing up were the lollipops.
@christinemeleg4535
2 жыл бұрын
Ours too!
Have loved it all my life. Went on a tour there as a Girl Scout... still order many times a year... my dear Dad would buy his co-workers and the ladies in the lunch line he frequented a box ev Xmas... One of Lucy and Ethel's best episodes! Thx Sunday Morning, and as always, Happy Holidays to all there for bringing us "happiness!"
I love See's candy!! This reminds me to head over to the See's store and treat myself to a box for Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!
@linscrattish2648
2 жыл бұрын
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
@marycook1644
2 жыл бұрын
I have a bag of treats from See’s right next to my chair ! Purchased from See’s Candy in Yorba Linda California ! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 and Chocolate Joy ! ☃️
I love my Sees Dark Chocolate Scotchmallows!
@guerralg63
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! You have great taste☺️
Candy so good the cost isn't a factor (almost). The quality has never changed. It is fabulous.
I had no idea Warren Buffet owned the company. I just know their candy is delicious. My family has enjoyed it for years.
@el7jake
2 жыл бұрын
There are probably a lot of us who didn't know that.
@marycook1644
2 жыл бұрын
I also found out awhile ago. I was like NO !! I thought it might lose it’s charm and quality ! Then I found out it has been owned by him since 1972 !! The year l graduated high school. And I am OLD, so I guess we are SAFE. Blessings for a lovely Christmas 🎄 2 U and your family. Luv from California. 🍫🍬🐑
@lilychu8912
2 жыл бұрын
@@marycook1644 Buffet's smart and the companies he owns generally aren't just profitable but also offer reasonable service/ good value. For example, he owns CORT furniture rental also. A few times, I've looked up companies and was shocked to see he (or his affiliates) owned them.
@aliciaanguiano3860
2 жыл бұрын
Buffet says it's one of his best investments generating an 8000% return on investment since he initially bought them. And all he had to do was let the company do what they do best while not changing anything. He says he's been able to buy airlines and other businesses with the returns he made from See's candies.
Thank you Sees. You are an important part of many birthdays and holidays in my life!!! Also, I love grabbing a few pieces when I’m at the mall too!!!
I love the See's candy a little too much. haha
Scotchmallows!! I love See's!!
❤️ See’s Candy! Give and receive it every Christmas. 🎄 It’s tradition. The scotchmallow is my favorite!!
Nothing better! Best candy in the world!
I'm from LA. & when you're FROM LA , u know where the good chocolate is . See's.
This video has brought back such fond memories of my childhood, growing up in L.A. Even now at 66 years old, I get so excited recalling as a kid the times my mom would take my brothers and I into a Sees candy store to buy a box of chocolates. Entering a Sees store, you could smell the wonderful aromas of chocolate candy, and just looking at the display and seeing the mesmerizing varieties of candies made my mouth drool! And the best part was knowing that the lady behind the counter would always give each of us a free sample of a Sees chocolate while we were deciding which assortment we wanted to include in our 1 or 2 lb box. Sees is the absolute best chocolate candy in the world!
@christinemeleg4535
2 жыл бұрын
We were born and raised in LA too! See's is still the best!
Loved going to See’s Candy stores for the smell and the free sample when I was in SanDiego, Ca as a sailor! As I made more money I bought candy! My husband grew up in CA an to this day loves Nuts and Chews!!
When I was transferred to California 40 years ago I started seeing these black and white checkerboard stores every now and then. I figured they were probably affiliated with Russell Stover as that company used white with a bit of black trim in their stores on the east coast. NOPE, See's, as I found out was to Russell Stover's as sirloin steak is to hamburger. My family developed a tradition where someone sent the rest of us boxes of See's, ALWAYS nuts and chews. The last few years See's has gotten progressively more expensive, and thanks to Covid-19, we have missed a few years. Luckily, I am retired Navy and the base exchange sells See's starting at Thanksgiving and lasting into the new year, at a nice discount. But have been too busy to get my 4-5 2 pound boxes this year. I hope to make it before January 1st.
@amysullivan774
2 жыл бұрын
I live in St. Louis, where See's will open a small kiosk in a local mall at Christmas. The rest of the year I make do with "hamburger."
@jaxxyjaxxyjax
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh yes the Nuts & Chews! I can easily plow through the two pound box myself no problem. 👍
@marycook1644
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and a chocolatey New Year !! Blessings from California ! 🎁 👑
@grod805
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tradition. Love these candies
@capemaxi
2 жыл бұрын
@@amysullivan774 , you can order online.
I knew that Warren Buffet had good taste- he drives an old reliable car and has kept See’s Chocolates supplying classic, tasty and reliable treats for us all!! Thank you!!
My father’s family business, Bracker’s Department Store, gave out a 1lb boxes to all their good customers for years during the holidays.
I have loved See,s candy for the last 60 years, unfortunately the price has gone up so much I can no longer afford to buy it , it is the best brand out there . I'm glad the company is going strong.
Ive got a problem with this video....it was far too short!! Ha!!! I love Chocolate and See's are the best!!! TY for sharing!!! Cheers from sunny FL.
Their pops are the best.
I love See's Candy. I love it too much.
Grew up on Sees. I just recieved my annual 2lb box from my Aunt in California.
One of my great joys upon moving back West after too many years back East was having See's candy. Growing up in Southern California we always had a box or two at Christmas.
Sarris candy from Pittsburgh is the best!
Just got a box yesterday always do every 6months when i visit my parents in LA....boy they got expensive....$16 to now $25.50 a box! I hope they go back to $16 soon.
@linscrattish2648
2 жыл бұрын
In the early 1960's, a box of See's was a $1.10/lb.. Talk about inflation!!!
@marycook1644
2 жыл бұрын
I believe that they raise the price a dollar per year . Blessings from Orange County for a lovely Christmas 2 U and the family. 🎄🥁
The Sees in Escondido CA is actually a little White House on a corner. Adorable.
@iLoveBoysandBerries
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@thebrowders7565
2 жыл бұрын
That one's on Valley parkway and they have another at the Westfield mall.
1:43 "He actually bought the company back in 1972." Warren Buffett.
Funny. I was just eating a piece of my Christmas Sees when this video showed up on my recommendations. I have loved Sees since my grandma gave us our first box over 50 years ago.
I’m from San Diego. As a kid, I grew up thinking it was a local candy shop that was in every shopping mall.
I got to deliver to the factory back in my trucking days.
Best candy ever
Was raised on see’s candy. My favorite turtles and the lollipop 🍭
My mother loved See's candy and we had the lollypops as a splurge at Christmas when I was a kid. Brings back fond memories!
@calisongbird
2 жыл бұрын
*lollipops
Sees is our family's favorite. ❤️ We order rocky road eggs for Easter and order 2lb box for Christmas🎄. My daughter had the Barbie, and worked for them when she was in high school.
@bunnymomjulie6719
2 жыл бұрын
They actually had pretty good benefits, last time I checked. Alas, they would have no inventory if I worked there.
@marycook1644
2 жыл бұрын
Luv that !! I would hope maybe to eat SO much l would be tired of it ! Boy , do l lie to myself ! 💝🍫 Merry Christmas 🎁 blessings from California ! 🥁🎄🎶
So cool to see this. My family is orginally from CA but now lived in Northern Indiana. I am heartbroken to report there are no See's stores even remotely close. It has been a family tradition clear back to my grandpa, very close to when it first opened. He loved his chocolate and would boast them up and down. We occasionally give them as gift to our friends and they always say it is the best candy they ever had. One guy specifically stopped by our outbto tell us that. Lol
@christinemeleg4535
2 жыл бұрын
You can buy it online now, it is still the same quality!
I love See’s! Make an order for pick up and ask the helper, “which one would you recommend for my period?” They will give you your medicine right there as a sample. Better than Disney every time!
My Grandmother worked in the Los Angles store back in her days. I worked in the Brea Mall one in Brea, California & one of the other Main Stores in Fullerton, California & my only daughter worked for the Fullerton California one as well. 3 Generations who worked & Still Love See’s 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Milk Chocolate Truffles are my all time favorite then there Milk Chocolate Pecan Buds. Yum yum 😋😋😋😋😋Many Many years ago back my mother got Mrs See’s Fudge recipe out of our Orange County Register News paper & she made it at home for over 30 Years. My mother always Loved to make it & give it out on CHRISTmas 🎄 You we’re a Very Lucky & Happy person if she gave you a tin. My cousins Still talk about how much they Miss there Tia’ Queta’s See’s Fudge & homemade chocolate chip cookies 🍪 Love & miss you MoM so very much 😞😞😞😞
It's not Christmas if the Sees candy is missing.love love love...
My grandma gave me Sees every year since I was a kud. Its just the best! Still! Best quality and all these years later hasn't changed. Thanks grandma...thanks Sees!
See's is the best chocolate 🍫 in all the world. I'm a chocoholic & have tried chocolate from many different countries & even exclusive chocolate shops in Beverly Hills. Still, nothing beats See's candies. Deliciousness laced with nostalgia
I normally only buy sees for my grandma. Well the last time I went in there I went ahead and got a nuts and chews box for myself! It was so good! Had a couple pieces every time I watched a basketball game. I think I’ll go this week and grab me a box! We have one about 10 miles away!
LOVE Sees candy
I'm from LA. This makes me want to order some!
Just received a 2 lb. Box from my sister TRACY and like I told her CHRISTMAS wouldn't be the same without a box of See's candy.
See’s! My most favorite candy of all time! Love…Love…Sooooo YUMMY!
There's other candy brands out there which are really good. Then there's See's. They stand alone. They truly are the best in the world.
My box contains; Dark Scotchmallows, milk chocolate toffee, dark walnuts and almonds, dark carmels, mollasses chips and lollipops!
Absolutely phenomenal!!!
LOVE See’s, it actually brings back memories
Deliciousness is what goes into a See’s candy box!
Oh my goodness!!! I wish I had that special someone to share this pleasure with ☹️
Love this candy ,my daughter sent me some for my birthday or some special occasion, love it!!
I love them all, but my absolute favorite is Scotchmallow! Then toffee brittle then raspberry truffles! Forget Disneyland Sees candy IS The Happiest Place on Earth!
Sees Candies are the best!!!
I absolutely love sees candy every Christmas it’s a sees candy fiasco everyone gets a 2lb box of the assorted chocolates box my favorite ones are the coconut 🥥 and the dark chocolate nougat omg 😱 I love sees candyyyyyyy!!!!!
See's is the best store bought candy that I've ever tasted.
Scotchmallows are my favorite!
I love the See’s car!