The Dinstuhl Family has been making quality candies in Memphis for five generations starting with Charles Martin, Sr. in 1902. Charles Martin, Jr. joined his father in the early 1920’s. They worked together to provide Memphians with the Finest Candies until the late 1920’s when Charles Martin, Sr. retired. Edward Eugene, in his early teens, joined his father to help during WWII. 

Several years later, Gene received personal instruction from two prominent New York Candy Makers. It was at this time he added new and exciting recipes to his Grandfather’s collection. In 1970 the fourth generation Gary Eugene, joined his father and grandfather in perfecting the art of Candy Making. In the late 1970’s Charles Martin, Jr. retired leaving Edward Eugene and Gary to lead the company into a tremendous time of growth.

In 1983, leaving a 200 square foot facility at the Laurelwood Shopping Center, the existing 11,000 square foot “Candy Kitchen” began operation. With this facility Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company has been able to provide more candy but as high in quality as back in 1902. 

In the past few years Edward Eugene’s grandson Andrew Dinstuhl has become involved in the business. This fifth generation candymaker is currently in charge of making the candy and is learning more about the business day by day. Even today, it is still possible to find one of the Dinstuhl's in the kitchen “Cookin up a batch!”