When I started the company back in 2018, it was founded solely off of my Grandma, Cuddy's, Original recipe. I felt that if people enjoyed her delicious treats as much as I always have then this would be a slam dunk! Well - starting a business is as hard, if not harder than what anyone ever could have explained to me. It comes with problems of all sizes and ranges from customers to suppliers and machinery to finding help. But nothing could have prepared me for what came at the end of 2020. After a phenomenal Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; we lost Cuddy, suddenly and unexpectedly on December 27th. She was not ill or battling any health issues so this came as a major shock to our family. 

How could this happen? I had just come off such a strong year of growth in pushing her recipe to people across the country. She was supposed to be around to see the distance her treats could reach. My wife and I had just revealed the news that we were expecting our first child in July. You should have seen her reaction! This utterly hard to grasp reality just felt like such a blow to everything we had done thus far. 

It took someone else bringing this to my attention just shortly after her passing, but what we are doing is special. Of course, I already knew that what we craft is different, tasty and provides a nostalgia behind the family recipe, but it is not just about that, it is about everything that has yet to come. The truth is - our brand is still in its infancy. But it is the legacy of carrying on my Grandma's name and talents through these delicious treats that truly makes us special. Making people happy and providing them an insight into who she was as a person and the bubbly, charismatic and caring spirit she possessed is the most special aspect of our Brand. You can find that in our treats because we still show the same tender love and care she put into them when she would make them during the holidays for loved ones.

So, from the bottom of our hearts, our Chunk Nibbles family wants to thank you for all of your support over the years. We are looking forward to another great year and we are doing it with our angel, Cuddy, watching over us. With the same giggle, smile, and love she showed in her final days. 

Fox 2 Detroit caught wind of our Salty & Sweet operation through a Facebook post and wanted to hear more about it! Check out the story behind our Michigan Made product line and how the family business came to be!

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Chunk Nibbles was formed with the intention of being a TASTE GOOD / FEEL GOOD product. Tasting good because of the TLC and high-quality ingredients we use in every batch. Feeling good because with every purchase, you are not only supporting a small business, but helping fund an incredible organization rescuing dogs from animal shelters and training them for Military Combat Veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI as service, emotional, or therapy dogs. 

With both my Grandfather's being in the Military, it is very important for us to take care of those who have fought for our freedom. At Chunk Nibbles, we appreciate and are forever grateful for those who have put their country's needs before their own. Listening to some of the stories at the graduation ceremony really moved me. These dog's are a lifeline and allow these brave Heroes to resume a normal way of life that many of us take advantage of daily.

Our customer base is fully responsible for this amazing donation. Without people supporting my Grandma's recipe; this would not be possible. So next time you see us on the shelf; remember that you are doing more than just satisfying that Sweet & Salty craving and embrace the FEEL GOOD! 

- Brad Cocklin 

Visit our partner charity at  https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/

Kila Peeples, with WDIV, came by the Chunk Nibbles kitchen to find out the history behind our delicious snack recipes. We enjoyed walking through the process and chatting all about the back story of what brought us to this point. We all loved having her and she became a professional nibbler in no time!

Watch the video below and story below! 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d/2020/03/18/chunk-nibbles-turns-family-recipe-into-a-successful-business/

Hi! My name is Brad Cocklin and I am the founder of Chunk Nibbles! 

My Grandmother, Cuddy, has been producing Chunk Nibbles for decades and passed the recipe down to my mother, Marian. Finally, the blessing has been given to share this delicious treat with the world.

Chunk Nibbles is a combination of unique, dry, shelf-stable ingredients, which are combined with a delicious coating to offer an incredibly addicting specialty treat! We pride ourselves on being a Michigan made company that sources our products from MI suppliers.

On top of sourcing our supplies from local MI businesses, to honor my grandfather, I am working with a local charity in Pinckney, MI; Blue Star Service Dogs (formerly Stiggy's Dogs). This organization rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and trains them (free of charge) for warriors, who have come back from post 9/11 wars, with PTSD or other mental/physical abuse trauma. It is a belief in my family that the military and veterans deserve the utmost respect because of what they sacrifice for our freedom. 

From our family to yours, we greatly appreciate you supporting our business!