Reids Chocolates, Candy & Nut Shop

Born in the Great Depression as a specialty nut shop, Reids has changed names, owners, locations and offerings over the years. What hasn’t changed is its commitment to quality. Today, siblings Ted Drew-Smith and Carrie Peart carry on the candy-making craft their parents, Tom and Kathy, perfected.

All in the Family
Not only are brother-sister duo second-generation candy makers, their customers – and many of their employees – span generations, too. There are team members who started their careers with Ted and Carrie’s parents. Now some of those employees’ children have joined the company. “We always say the Reids family is quite large,” Carrie smiles.

Fun Fact
The charm of Reids’ shops has landed them in not one, but two Hallmark Christmas movies.

A Sweet Tradition
“We’re here to help our community celebrate life’s special moments – whether it’s Christmas, a birthday or just Friday,” Ted says. “Chocolate isn’t something you need. It’s something you want.”

Sweet Spot
Their signature confection? Tortoises – Reids’ take on the classic turtle.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
For the calendar, Ted and Carrie chose their Raspberry Caramels – a recipe originally shared with them by Cargill’s Joe Sofia.

Why Peter’s^® Chocolate?
“Our history with Peter’s Chocolate goes back more than 30 years,” Ted says. “Once we started using it, we never wanted to change.”