The Manufacturing Report

Who Can Take a Factory and Bring it Home to America? The Candy Man Can.

Episode Summary

Third-generation farmer-turned-candy maker Joe Dutra launched Kimmie Candy in 2000 and almost immediately started winning awards for his tasty treats. In 2005, Dutra took a huge risk when he moved Kimmie Candy's manufacturing operations from South Korea to Reno, Nev. — and quickly reaped the benefits of making it in America. In this episode, Dutra explains how he did it — and where his candy-making empire is headed next.

Episode Notes

Third-generation farmer-turned-candy maker Joe Dutra launched Kimmie Candy in 2000 and almost immediately started winning awards for his tasty treats. In 2005, Dutra took a huge risk when he moved Kimmie Candy's manufacturing operations from South Korea to Reno, Nev. — and quickly reaped the benefits of making it in America. In this episode, Dutra explains how he did it — and where his candy-making empire is headed next.