Is Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies Discontinued? What Happened?
Fate: Discontinued by parent company Ferrara Candy Company around 2022 after declining distribution, and recipe and manufacturing changes
Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies were a long-running staple of the brand - roasted peanuts in a chewy maple toffee with a thin candy shell. Fans remember the maple aroma and soft, chewy center. In the late 2010s a manufacturing change reportedly made pieces noticeably harder, drawing complaints. Distribution shrank through the early 2020s, and by and around 2022, Ferrara Candy Company had discontinued the product, with no formal relaunch announced as of 2025.
Collectors still trade vintage bags and look for substitutes, such as maple-coated peanuts, but the particular chewy-maple profile of Maple Nut Goodies hasn’t been replicated by major brands.
Timeline
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1940
- Maple Nut Goodies enter Brach’s assortments.
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2018
- Manufacturing change leads to consumer reports of much harder pieces.
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2020–2022
- Widespread out-of-stock at retailers.
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2022
- Ferrera Candy Company customer service confirms candy discontinuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies?
Discontinued by parent company Ferrara Candy Company around 2022 after declining distribution, and recipe and manufacturing changes
When did Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies close?
Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies closed in 2022. Discontinued by parent company Ferrara Candy Company around 2022 after declining distribution, and recipe and manufacturing changes
Is Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies still in business?
No. Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies is no longer in business. Discontinued by parent company Ferrara Candy Company around 2022 after declining distribution, and recipe and manufacturing changes
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