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Haribo's iconic gummy bears have been delighting taste buds since 1920, when the company was born in Bonn, Germany. 🐻 #RandomFact #CandyHistory #Haribo #FoodTrivia #Germany
March 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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It’s an American icon now—but this famous candy started in Vienna before crossing the Atlantic to try its luck in New York City.

Check out our new mini doc to see how the journey began.

#PEZ #CandyHistory #AustrianHistory #AustrianAmericanConnection

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Pez: The Candy that Crossed the Atlantic
YouTube video by Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies
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April 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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In 1947, Canadian kids launched a full-scale protest over a broken promise: their beloved 5 cent #chocolate bar suddenly cost 8 cents.

Learn more about this fascinating piece of #CandyHistory:
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The Candy That Started a War: The 1947 Chocolate Rebellion | Redstone Foods
YouTube video by Redstone Foods
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June 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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From Penny Candy to TikTok Trend: Unraveling the Curious Case of Circus Peanuts

#CircusPeanuts #CandyHistory #BananaFlavor #Nostalgia #PopCulture #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Circus Peanuts: The Bizarre Marshmallow Candy That Continues to Divide Generations
Unpack the bizarre history of Circus Peanuts, the marshmallow candy with a mysterious banana flavor that inspired Lucky Charms and divides palates.
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August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Work and warmth, captured in motion.
Tom Hammond at his Denver candy table, 1970s — part of the Orphicon archive.
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Black-and-white photograph from the 1970s showing candy maker Tom Hammond in his white shirt, necktie, and trademark Hammond’s hat. He stands in the candy kitchen at Hammond’s Candy Factory on 29th & Bryant, Denver, shaping a small batch of hard candy on a water-cooled iron table. His canvas gloves and worn apron suggest decades of practice. A batch puller and old candy-making tools are visible in the background. © 2024 Nostalgic Confections. All rights reserved.
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Unwrap the vibrant legacy of Pez, from its Austrian origins to its global impact, in my latest article.

Read my article here: discovermyeurope.eu/pez-nostalgi...

#PezStory #CandyHistory #SweetSensation #AustrianTreat #RetroCandy
Pez Nostalgia: The Sweet Story Behind the Iconic Candy
Pez is an iconic candy that has captivated the hearts of sweet-toothed individuals for generations. Originating from Austria, this dragee first made its appearance in 1927 and has since become a globa...
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April 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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From rations to sealing fuel lines, this candy proved to be a hero on the battlefield, showcasing its durability and versatility in extreme conditions. #TootsieRolls #WorldWarII #KoreanWar #CandyHistory #MilitaryFacts #SurprisingHeroes #SweetSurvival #FoodInWar #MilitaryRations #IncredibleFacts
February 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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#History
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November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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#NeedhamCandy #MaineTraditions #ChocolateLovers #PotatoCandy #GourmetTreats #20thCenturyRecipes #HomemadeDelights #CandyHistory #FoodieFavorites #SweetTooth #maine
April 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Beyond the physical comedy, this I Love Lucy moment is a permanent part of 1950s Americana. At the NFM, we preserve the intersection of pop culture and our culinary heritage—chaos and all.

Pro wrapper or chocolate stuffer? Which would you be?

#NationalFoodMuseum #ILoveLucy #CandyHistory
April 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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A century ago, Cadbury imagined chocolate not as industry alone, but as harmony —
a factory set within a garden.

Some ideas deserve revisiting. 🍫

Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.

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A vintage color advertisement for Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate depicting a young woman in traditional dress carrying buckets suspended from a wooden yoke across her shoulders. She walks through a lush, flower-filled landscape under a warm sky, symbolizing abundance and pastoral harmony. The words “Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate” appear prominently, framing the scene. The illustration reflects early 20th-century advertising ideals that linked chocolate production with nature, care, and wholesome labor rather than industrial scale. Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Echo Post

A century ago, Cadbury imagined chocolate not as industry alone, but as harmony —
a factory set within a garden.

Some ideas deserve revisiting. 🍫

Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.

#nostalgicconfections, #candyhistory, #vintageadvertising, #chocolate, #heritage, #craftmemory
A vintage color advertisement for Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate depicting a young woman in traditional dress carrying buckets suspended from a wooden yoke across her shoulders. She walks through a lush, flower-filled landscape under a warm sky, symbolizing abundance and pastoral harmony. The words “Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate” appear prominently, framing the scene. The illustration reflects early 20th-century advertising ideals that linked chocolate production with nature, care, and wholesome labor rather than industrial scale. Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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From Penny Candy to TikTok Trend: Unraveling the Curious Case of Circus Peanuts

#CircusPeanuts #CandyHistory #BananaFlavor #Nostalgia #PopCulture #FactRage #FactRageNews

tglm.us/1G88t
Circus Peanuts: The Bizarre Marshmallow Candy That Continues to Divide Generations
Unpack the bizarre history of Circus Peanuts, the marshmallow candy with a mysterious banana flavor that inspired Lucky Charms and divides palates.
tglm.us
August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🍬 How Sweet It Is!
Join us Sunday, June 8, 2–4PM at Kendall Center for the opening of a pop-up exhibit on Cambridge’s candy-making history—music, treats & sweet stories await!

📍355 Main Street, Cambridge
📆 Rain date: Sunday, June 29
🔗 RSVP here: buff.ly/c0N0Mep

#CambridgeMA #CandyHistory
How Sweet It Is: The History of Candy Making in Cambridge
The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture invites you to join us for an opening reception including music & light refreshments!
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June 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Echo Post

A century ago, Cadbury imagined chocolate not as industry alone, but as harmony —
a factory set within a garden.

Some ideas deserve revisiting. 🍫

Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.

#nostalgicconfections, #candyhistory, #vintageadvertising, #chocolate, #heritage, #craftmemory
A vintage color advertisement for Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate depicting a young woman in traditional dress carrying buckets suspended from a wooden yoke across her shoulders. She walks through a lush, flower-filled landscape under a warm sky, symbolizing abundance and pastoral harmony. The words “Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate” appear prominently, framing the scene. The illustration reflects early 20th-century advertising ideals that linked chocolate production with nature, care, and wholesome labor rather than industrial scale. Reposts & Cultural Ephemera.
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM