Richardson Mints was established in 1893 by Thomas D. Richardson. The Beechies brand was established in 1963 and joined the company through acquisition in 1988.

Today, in addition to Richardson Mints and Beechies Gum, the company markets Pop Shots candy filled sports ball. Colombina candies and acts as a contract manufacturer for a number of high profile consumer packaged goods companies. Richardson operates a 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Canajoharie, New York located 40 miles west of Albany. The facility proudly carries the State of New York's coveted Good Manufacturing Practices Seal of Approval (GMP). Our Sales, Marketing & Administrative Headquarters are located in South Miami, Florida.