Easley, South Carolina – May 6, 2025 – Essential Candy, the woman-owned wellness candy brand known for its functional hard candies infused with organic plant botanicals, is excited to announce the relocation of its operations to a larger, GMP-certified manufacturing facility in Easley, South Carolina. This move from Florida to South Carolina supports the company’s ongoing growth, allowing it to increase production capacity and better meet the rising demand for its products.
The new facility allows Essential Candy to scale its operations, strengthen its distribution channels, and expand its product offerings. As part of this expansion, the company, which has been using organic ingredients since its inception, is now working on securing USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified, and Gluten-Free certifications to further enhance its product lineup. In addition, the larger space will enable Essential Candy to offer co-manufacturing for other brands, expanding its reach and offerings beyond its products.
“We are thrilled to relocate to Easley and move forward in this exciting chapter of growth for Essential Candy,” said Tracy Ernst, Founder and Co-Owner of Essential Candy. “This new GMP-certified facility provides the ability to increase production, expand our product line, and continue to support our mission of giving back to those in need. We’re also excited to work towards additional certifications, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards.”
Dean Ernst, Co-Owner of Essential Candy, added, “This new facility is a key milestone in our growth. We have doubled our production size, enhanced our operational efficiencies, and increased our capacity to meet customer demands. We have also added co-manufacturing, which allows us to expand our capabilities and collaborate with other brands in the wellness space.”
Essential Candy’s product line, including Complete Blend™, Slumber Blend™, Zing! Energy Blend™ and Digestive Blend™ are crafted using organic ingredients to provide well-being, such as energy, relaxation, and digestion support. All products are non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
In addition to hard candies, Essential Candy is expanding its product offerings to include supplements and other wellness products, with more innovations on the horizon. The relocation to Easley and the expanded production capabilities will allow Essential Candy to meet increasing demand while continuing to innovate and offer new wellness-focused products.
The new GMP-certified facility, coupled with the company’s efforts to secure additional certifications, positions Essential Candy for continued success as it expands its presence in national retail markets. The company’s ongoing partnership with Walmart is a key part of its growth strategy. The larger facility will also enable Essential Candy to serve as a co-manufacturer for other brands in the wellness space, furthering its mission to bring high-quality wellness products to the market. In addition, Essential Candy is currently working on partnerships with other regional and national retailers, broadening its reach and availability.
About Essential Candy
Essential Candy is a certified woman-owned, mission-driven brand that produces functional hard candies infused with organic plant botanicals. Committed to delivering functional wellness products, Essential Candy supports its Candy With A Purpose mission by donating products to organizations and individuals in need. The company is currently working to secure USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified, and Gluten-Free certifications for its products. For more information, visit essentialcandy.com.