Candy Facts

More Candy Facts For Your Enjoyment!

Recent studies show that candy is a school child's number one choice for an after school treat.

Hard candies are more popular with young children than older children.

In the category of longevity candy facts, roughly 65% of U.S. candy brands have been in existence for fifty years or more.

Some “ageless” candy facts:

Butterfinger bars were invented in 1923, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups also in 1923, The Snickers bar in 1930, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar in 1900.

M&M's were invented in 1940, Nestle's Crunch in 1938, Kit Kats in 1933, and Three Musketeers bars in 1932.

Odd names in candy facts lore:

Some candy names introduced in the 1920's: Chicken Dinner, Snickers, Butterfinger, Milky Way, Mr. Goodbar, Oh Henry, Kandy Kake, Vegetable Sandwich, Big Dearos, Fat Emmas and Milk Nut Loaf. It’s no wonder some of those didn't last.

Milky Way's were introduced in 1923, by Frank Mars. They went on to make the Snickers bar starting in 1930. Three Musketeers were brought out in 1932, and the original Three Musketeers had three separate bars, each a different flavor!

These candy facts were fun and interesting to locate and read, and I hope you enjoy reading them, too!