SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Palmer Candy is a Sioux City staple recognized nationally for its sweet treats. This year, the candy shop is celebrating 100 years since the creation of its most popular candy bar. The Palmer Candy Company started all the way back in 1878 as a fruit company that also sold dry goods. Palmer didn’t sell candy until the year 1900, and it would be 23 years later when Palmer Candy debuted the Bing Bar, its best known candy bar line.

The Twin Bing by Palmer Candy

Palmer’s Old Tyme Candy Shoppe in Sioux City continues to attract visitors looking for something sweet. Palmer Candy is hosting a week-long celebration of the Bing Candy Bar starting November 6 and they will debut a brand new birthday cake Bing flavor.