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Abba Zaba memories... I often wax
nostalgic when driving through my old neighborhood to where my parents
still live today. When I pass the large store where once stood a
drive-in movie theater, I often reminisce about being a kid, going to
the movies and eating candy. One of my favorite candies to eat while
watching a movie is the Abba Zaba.
Back in the 60's and early 70's, it was not unusual to see my family of
six, along with Ginger, our cockapoo, clamoring out of the house and
into a VW van to enjoy a Saturday evening at the drive-in theater. My
sister would call out to my mom "don't forget the candy." My mother
would then come out wearing a big smile while carrying all the goodies.
We always knew what would be in the special candy bag.
After my dad found "a great space" to park, my sisters, brother and I
would run off to swing on the swings and ride the merry-go-round before
the lights would flash; signaling all the kids that it was time to head
back to the cars and sit still for the show. We usually started eating
popcorn first before we got to pass around the special bag of candy. The
bag was always filled with Abba Zabas, Big Hunk's and Look bars. It was
fun to eat an Abba Zaba and let the taffy dislodge the popcorn pieces
that would often get stuck in my teeth. What fun that was and what great
memories! ~ Tammy from California Abba Zaba memories >>>
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Sam Altshuler, a Russian immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1917, founded Annabelle Candy Co., Inc., in 1950. He learned the art of candy making, and after years of perfecting his recipe, finally achieved success with his
Rocky Road candy bar. He named his business the Annabelle Candy Company after his daughter, and began manufacturing Rocky Road in San Francisco. The item quickly gained popularity throughout the western United States where it has its strongest hold today, and is currently ranked highly among the top best selling chocolate bars on the West Coast.
In 1972, the Company purchased Golden Nugget Candy Company, of San Francisco, the makers of
Big Hunk and Look candy bars, and began manufacturing those products. In 1978, Annabelle
acquired of the Cardinet Candy Co., which manufactured U-NO and Abba Zaba candy bars.
What started as a family business continues today as the one of the largest independently owned candy bar manufacturers in the United States, producing some of the most popular and traditional West Coast items available on the market today.
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