Arway Confections opened in 1950 with the concept of offering higher quality products than what was then available. The first product was Chocolate Pecan Caramel Patties. Sears Roebuck & Co., at the time was the largest retailer in the United States and became Arway’s first customer. Arway worked closely with Sears to develop quality standards for the candy industry which are still in effect today. Arway earned four “Symbol of Excellence Awards” for superior quality and dependable service. Sears became loyal customer for the next four decades.