In the United States, they are also known as Raisinets,[1] which is the earliest and one of the most popular brands of the product, currently made by Ferrara, a subsidiary of Ferrero SpA.

Raisinets were introduced in the United States in 1927 by the Blumenthal Chocolate Company.

Ferrero acquired the brand in 2018 from Nestlé, who had briefly expanded the brand to include milk chocolate-covered dried cranberries[2] and dried cherries[3] from late 2009 through 2013.

A large number of other brands also exist, including: The Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc, the candy company that manufactures Welch's Fruit Snacks, also manufactures a Sun-Maid brand of chocolate-covered raisins.

A similar food, also commonly sold at movie theaters, is the chocolate-covered peanut.