Elmer's Fine Foods, or just
Elmer's, is a snack food company based in
New Orleans, Louisiana. Started in 1946, Elmer's makes snack products, including its popular CheeWees and
Mardi Gras cheese curls sold in various
southeastern states. Until their chocolate business was sold, they also specialized in the production of seasonal candies such as Heavenly Hash and Gold Bricks, that are popular in the
Gulf Coast states. Their manufacturing plant and offices are located in the
Ninth Ward, a part of New Orleans that was heavily flooded by
Hurricane Katrina.