CHICAGO, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Six of Chicago’s most distinguished women confectioners have joined forces to create The Chicago Women-Owned Candycopia Candy Collection, a curated assortment of artisanal treats that celebrates female entrepreneurship while supporting local mothers in need.
“This box is more than just candy—it’s a celebration of women, entrepreneurship and community,” said Alycia Mason, co-founder and chief growth officer of Candycopia.
The limited-edition collection, which retails for $49.95, features signature creations from each of six local artisans, including:
- Sweet Addiction Toffee’s handcrafted, third-generation-recipe Butter Toffee
- XO Marshmallow’s popular Funfetti Marshmallows
- Katherine Anne Confections’ award-winning Rosemary Sea Salt Caramels
- Amy’s Candy Bar’s signature YUM Bar
- Chocs N Boxes’ 5-piece BonBon collection featuring unique flavors like Calamansi Caramel and Ube
“Each piece in this collection tells a story of passion, craftsmanship and dedication to quality,” said Katherine Duncan, founder of Katherine Anne Confections, “and we’re proud that 10% of each box sold will go to support New Moms, an organization whose mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress toward housing stability, economic mobility and family well-being.”
President and CEO of New Moms, Dr. Laura Zumdahl, said, “This partnership exemplifies how women-led businesses can come together to create positive change in our community. All proceeds we receive from the Chicago Women-Owned Candymaker Collection will help us continue providing crucial support and resources to young mothers.”
The Chicago Women-Owned Candycopia Candy Collection is available in limited quantities. For more information or to place an order, please visit Candycopia’s dedicated page Chicago Women-Owned Candymaker Collection webpage.
About Candycopia
Candycopia is all about discovery, helping people learn about and appreciate a whole new world of treats capable of satisfying their perfectly unique tastes. The store features hundreds of gummies and bulk items, nostalgic favorites and a totally unique collection of handmade specialties from small-batch candymakers. Candycopia strives to partner with local women- and diverse-owned candymakers to feature their delicious creations and share their amazing stories all in one place.
About New Moms
New Moms is a 40-year-old Chicagoland organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources to young mothers, helping them build strong families and pursue their goals for family, work and life. In addition to housing assistance, New Moms provides job training, family support and academic coaching programs designed specifically for young moms, with their input and goals in mind.
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