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Dolle's Candyland to star in MPT's "Made in Maryland"

Ocean City's iconic candy maker Dolle's Candyland will be featured in an upcoming episode of Maryland Public Television's "Made in Maryland" series that explores the state's confectionery traditions. The episode, titled "How Sweet It Is," debuts Nov. 4 as part of the fourth season of the series, according to a community announcement. The program spotlights Maryland companies and innovators and offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at businesses helping shape the state's economy and manufacturing heritage. Dolle's Candyland, a fourth-generation candy company in Ocean City, is among three confectioners highlighted in the episode. The business is known for its salt-water taffy, caramel popcorn, fudge and chocolates, products that have become closely associated with the resort town's boardwalk culture. Maryland Public Television said in the announcement that the episode will explore the state's "sweet roots" while showcasing businesses that continue family traditions through candy making and chocolate production. The Ocean City company will be featured alongside Baltimore-based Jinji Chocolate and Wockenfuss Candies. Jinji Chocolate specializes in handcrafted chocolate made from hand-harvested cacao, while Wockenfuss Candies has produced chocolates and old-fashioned candy in Baltimore for more than a century. Dolle's Candyland part of statewide manufacturing series "Made in Maryland" focuses on manufacturers, artisans