Six-month-old Jaylynne, with her mother Tesla Greck, met the Easter Bunny for the first time today at Oliver's Candies. The Easter Bunny made a special guest appearance at Oliver's today and gave out candy to dozens of children who came by for a visit.
Santa is coming to Oliver's Candies at 211 West Main Street Batavia on November 21st. (this Saturday) from 10am till 2pm. There will be a petting zoo, Santa (every kid gets an Oliver's Candy Cane) and the Jaycees selling hot dogs, popcorn and hot cocoa.
Bring your kids and camera's!
Ribbon Candy is ready! Hand made candy canes, Christmas gifts and so much more . . .!
(photo's from 2008)
Santa will be at Oliver's Candies from 10am - 3pm.
The Batavia Area Jaycees will be selling Hot Dogs, Coffee, Hot Cocoa and Popcorn!
SPONSORED BY:
The Batavia Area Jaycees, GCASA, Batavia Youth Bureau, and Oliver’s Candies
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009: Line Forms at 12:45pm, West Side of Genesee Country Mall/City Centre (near Dan’s Tires)
Small Children MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
~Wagons or sleds strongly suggested~
PARADE BEGINS AT 1:00PM
Parade route begins on the west side of the Mall near Dan’s Tires
**NO RAIN DATE, Listen to W.B.T.A. for Cancellations by 11:30am
It's been non-stop kids since 11 a.m. at Oliver's Candies, where the Jelly Belly RV made a stop today. The RV will be at Oliver's until 3 p.m.
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The Jelly Belly Rv is on it's way to Oliver's Candies. Making stops all over the East coast of the United States. They will be at Oliver's from 11 am until 3 pm on Thursday July 16. Don't miss this opportunity to come down and see the Jelly Belly bus and talk with the Jelly Belly folks. They have some games to play as well as prizes and samples.
Bring the kids and cameras! Oliver's Candies, 211 West Main Street, Batavia.
This past week I got to live out the dream of every kid (and most adults) I know. I got a tour of Oliver's Candies from manager Jeremy Liles. He showed me all their products, machines and specialties. He introduced me to his dedicated staff and explained what each one of them did and what made each one of them so valuable to the company and its success.
With Easter being right around the corner I felt this was the best time to feature them here. I was amazed by how many different sizes and shapes of Bunnies they offered. From little realistic to cartoonish, solid and hollow and from little bite sized all the way up to nearly 4ft tall and topping the scale at 31 pounds. They have chocolate shaped like sports equipment, tool sets, Champagne bottles and Dinosaurs. Baskets galore, stuffed animals, keepsakes, cards and balloons which they even offer to deliver for any and all occasions.
Oliver's was started in 1932 by Joseph Oliver in his home which is still the main section of the current store. In fact, the bedrooms now are used as offices upstairs. He began making his candy and started by selling it at local gas stations and corner stores. Joseph continued to grow and set up a retail space in his front palor, he eventually served as the first president of the RCA (Retail Confectioners Association).
According to Jeremy, one of the interesting things he did was make all ingredients used in his candies public. However, in what order, how much, and procedures belonged to the person. He did share one creation of his with a company and they still follow it today. To everyone who has enjoyed an "Andes Candy", you can still buy the original created right here in Batavia. The Hostess Mints made here are still the original recipe followed from years ago.
Jeremy said that he constantly hears from people that have tried ones from other companies and state that they just aren't as good. Jeremy says that after purchasing the company in 1998 he and his family made a promise to never change the quality or ingredients of any of their famous products. They still buy everything they can locally to insure quality. He also says they haven't raised prices in three years and there is no plan to in the near future.
He stated, "People have come to expect our quality and high standards, we never want to disappoint them. We love hearing the same thing year after year". One of his favorites is someone coming in that hasn't been able to visit for a few years and after the first bite they are filled with joy and exclaim "just as I remeber it!"
I know even in my family, whenever my parents return to Florida they, and Ed Arnold had better remembered to bring some down with them. Jeremy said the only changes they've made to the store is the size of the shipping room. By adding creating a web-site and offering world wide shipping during holidays even the larger shipping room over flows with boxes waiting to leave.
He added the ice cream palor in 2001 and on a hot night the jammed parking lot is proof of just how good it is.
We all wish Jeremy and his family continued success. Nearly everyone I ever spoke with has a cherished memory of Oliver's. I myself have them and now I happily make memories with my kids. If you visit there often there is nothing I'm saying you don't already know. If it's been a while, it is just as good as you remember. Oliver's is located at 211 W. Main St in Batavia. Phone them at 1-800-924-3879. Check outt their web-site; www.oliverscandies.com and see some videos or place an order.
(her's where I was going to insert some pictures. I'm unable to insert them at this moment. When my 13 yr old daughter gets home she can show her cyber-moron father what he's doing wrong)
Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm the Easter Bunny will be at Oliver's Candy! I just interviewed Jeremy Liles for this weekends "Local Businesses" article and we just wanted to remind everyone about Saturdays big event. I'll post the article soon and I hope every one can make it tomorrow.
This video should speak for itself. We visited the candy kitchen at Oliver's earlier this week as they were preparing their final batch of ribbon candy. Many thanks to Robert Pacer, Oliver's general manager, for narrating the process for us. Enjoy!
The residents of 400 Towers kicked off their guest speaker season on a sweet note. Bob Pacer from Oliver's Candy is the first in the series to discuss the history of Batavia businesses. Mr. Pacer took the residents on a trip to the equator to show where the cocoa beans are grown and discussed the journey embarked by that bean to it's final destination to Oliver's Candy.
Oliver's Candy has been part of the Batavia landscape for 75 years. It started as a small business selling it's product door to door in the village of Batavia. Today, Oliver's can boast of a large mail order business shipping to the four corners of the globe.
The residents learned about the candy making process and which candies are still made by 'hand' and which are made using modern technology.
This year's series is a business tour of the City of Batavia. Speakers from established businesses and those who recently chose to call the city the home of their new ventures will be featured between now to May, 2009. Invitations to the series are currently in the works. Any business who would like to be included on the calendar can contact Bea McManis, 400 Towers Residents' Council Activities Coordinator at 585-297-5512.
16th Annual Halloween Parade!
Sponsored by Pontillo's Pizzeria, The Batavia Area Jaycees, Batavia Youth Bureau, Big Buddy, and Oliver's Candies.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2008
Line forms at 12:45pm on the West Side of the Genesee Country Mall/City Centre, near Dan's Tire.
Small Children MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
~Wagons/Sleds strongly suggested~
Parade will begin at 1:00pm
**no rain date - listen to WBTA 1490AM for cancellations by 11:30am
NEW: The first 100 Children (10 and under) in COSTUME ONLY will receive a special free gift!
Slice of Pizza and Cider for kids (IN COSTUME ONLY) at end of parade compliments of Pontillo's Pizzeria
For more information call 345-6420.
Here we go folks. We've got candy. Vats of chocolate. Enrobing machines. Conveyor belts. Artisan chocolatiers. Batavia's very own Oliver's Candies. 'Nuff said. Let's just watch:
We'll be back at Oliver's in November when they prepare ribbon candy. Watch for that!
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