Clevelanders Are Nuts About The The Hillson Nut Co, Which Has Operated Locally Since 1935
By Nikki Rhoades|Published May 19, 2021
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
As time marches on, it’s almost funny to discover how many world-famous brands got their start here in Cleveland. Progressive Insurance, Sherwin-Williams, and even Chef Boyardee have ties to The Land. However, many of us have spent an entire lifetime tasting one product from one local manufacturer without even realizing it… isn’t that nuts?! Why, yes, it is. The Hillson Nut Company in Cleveland is a producer of quality nut products that are shipped across the nation in bulk to candy companies and ice cream chains. Check it out:
There's a tradition of excellence hiding within the Hillson Nut Company brand.
Ever heard of the Hillson Nut Company? They've been around for decades, hearkening back to an era when food products were more costly to ship and local produce was preferred over box store brands.
For decades, this family-owned company has operated in Cleveland to create the highest quality snacks available.
The factory occupied by this historic local brand is a structure with historic roots of its own, but it started hosting Hillson's manufacturing in the 1950s.
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While a majority of their business is focused on providing custom small-batch nuts for sundaes and candies, they also provide some of the yummiest snacks imaginable in the Cleveland area.
Despite historic changes like economic shifts and even a peanut shortage in the 1980s, this brand has prospered... and today, you just might be indulging in their Cleveland-based treats when you snack on local ice creams and candies.
Cashews, almonds, peanuts, and more are available through the Hillson Nut Company. These goodies are cleaned and prepped locally, but they're some of the best nuts you can find anywhere in the nation. It almost seems like there's a tradition in flavor!
Connect with this local company on Facebook to stay tuned for where you could spot them around the community.
However you find and purchase these nuts, you'll find yourself enjoying a treat that's as iconic and historic as some of Cleveland's more well-known snack companies.
Plus, where these goodies are produced is intertwined with local history. The factory was originally constructed as part of the Cleveland Terminal Project, and it converted coal to electric power. Today, it's obviously serving quite a different purpose, but the structure is nearly as iconic as this underrecognized local brand.
In addition to nuts, Hillson offers caramel corn, candies, and specialty goodies like honey roasted cashews.
When it comes to delightful and delicious local brands, it’s hard to beat the Hillson Nut Company in Cleveland. Have you ever tasted their treats and snacks? We’d love to hear about your favorite in the comments!
Want to check out another brand worth checking out at local events? Fans of biscotti won’t be able to resist the flavors of Ms. Cotti.
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