40+ Years of Sweet Innovation
Your Candy Partner, Powered by Experience.
Frontline Candy is a full-service confectionery distribution company with over 40 years of experience in the food industry.
Originally founded as Ryan Distributors Inc., we have evolved into one of the leading regional candy distributors across California, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, proudly serving 300+ grocery locations and countless wholesale customers.
We specialize in both American and Hispanic confections, offering a carefully curated selection of candy brands that resonate with diverse communities across the Southwest.
But we’re not just in the business of moving boxes — we’re in the business of building categories and driving growth.
We empower small distributors by providing competitive pricing and a one-stop solution across multiple brands
regardless of order size.
We operate as true category managers — not just vendors. Our team provides custom planograms, biannual assortment reviews, and actionable data analysis to drive informed decision-making at store level.
We service all major chains on a weekly or biweekly schedule using our own refrigerated fleet to ensure product freshness and compliance.
Our merchandisers visit stores 3 to 5 times per week, ensuring shelves are stocked, products are rotated, and displays are clean and appealing.
We provide flexible sales guarantee options to reduce customer risk and support confident purchasing decisions.
For key candy seasons (Valentine’s, Easter, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Christmas), we handle end-to-end forecasting, allocation, and display execution.
We offer monthly TPRs (temporary price reductions) funded 100% by Frontline Candy to support retail velocity.
We proudly support small businesses and wholesale buyers who may not meet the large minimums required by manufacturers. We give them access to competitive everyday pricing and a consolidated ordering solution across multiple brands — all under one roof.
Our mission is to create lasting partnerships through integrity, reliability, and excellence in execution.
Whether you're a national grocery chain or a growing local distributor, we’re here to help you grow — one sweet success at a time.
Please give us a call, drop us an email or fill out the contact form.
We specialize in both American and Hispanic confections, offering a carefully curated selection of candy brands that resonate with diverse communities across the Southwest.