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A History of PEZ Candy

Explore the fascinating history of PEZ candy, from its origins in Europe to its evolution into the famous candy-toy combo it is today. Discover the first PEZ dispenser, various flavors over the years, its impact on pop culture, and its dedicated community of collectors. Get ready to uncover the sweet story of PEZ!

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A History of PEZ Candy

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  1. A History of PEZ Candy By Kaitlin Coleman

  2. An “Interactive Candy” Experience • Ever eaten PEZ candy? • Ever used a PEZ dispenser? • Ever want a PEZ dispenser?

  3. I will show you how… PEZ candy originated in Europe, traveled to the United States, & evolved into the famous candy-toy combo it is today.

  4. A Smoker’s Solution • Invented in 1927 in Austria by Edward Haas III & advertised as an alternative to smoking • Compressed Sugar Tablet with Peppermint Oil • Name came from the German word for peppermint PfeffErminZ

  5. The First PEZ Dispenser • PEZ dispenser was introduced in 1948 • Designed to look like a cigarette lighter • “Easy, Hygienic Dispenser”

  6. PEZ travels to the United States… • Introduced in the United States in 1952 • However, PEZ did not take off in the adult market • Haas chose to market the product towards children • Fruity flavored candies • First character heads • Mickey Mouse • Santa Claus

  7. PEZ Innovations • Feet added to the PEZ dispenser • Stopwatch, Whistle, Clock dispenser • PEZ MP3 Player • PEZ USB Drive

  8. PEZ Innovations PEZ flavors Over the Years • Original Assortment • Sours • Cola • Chocolate

  9. PEZ Politics • PEZ candy can be both cultural and political • 9/11 Emergency Heroes • Pete the Pilot • Fred the Fireman • Nancy the Nurse • “Pezzident” Bush?

  10. PEZ Pop Culture • PEZ prides itself on its relationships with major film, comic and television companies • New character dispensers are introduced regularly to capitalize on current trends • Star Wars • Shrek • The Simpsons • Sports • Sponge Bob • Sesame Street • Mr. Bean

  11. PEZ Collectors • PEZ dispensers have become an item for collectors • PEZ Legend: Is PEZ responsible for the creation of Ebay? • PEZ collectors call themselves “PEZheads” • PEZ Conventions

  12. So, next time you pop a PEZ in your mouth… You’ll know where this innovative candy originated, How it traveled through time & Across Continents, Treated your taste buds, And Entertained you with the latest trends and cartoons

  13. Sources PEZ Factory Store; Date Modified: 1/31/2008; About Us PEZ Candy Inc. Viewed January 29, 2008; http://www.pezfactorystore.com/pfs/aboutus/default.php Fogle, Melinda; September 22, 2002; Jounal of Popular Culture; Joining the Pezzimist Party: Pez convention as rite of passage & communal bonding; Viewed January 29, 2008; http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-27023549_ITM Hanna Aronovich; May 16, 2005; U.S. Business Review; Collectible Edibles; Viewed January 29, 2008; http://www.usbusiness-review.com/content/view/285/ Nathans Spiro, Leah; October 19, 2003; New York Times; Made in Connecticut; Pez Is in Orange. But, Please, Don't Call. Viewed January 29, 2008http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940CE3DF103EF93AA25753C1A9659C8B63&scp=1&sq=PEZ+Candy&st=nyt How Stuff Works Website; Date Modified: 1/31/2008; What does PEZ Mean? Viewed January 29, 2008; http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question343.htm Pacyniak, Bernard; February 2005; Candy Industry Magazine; Dispensing with Routine; Viewed Janurary 29, 2008; http://www.candyindustry.com/content.php?s=CI/2005/02&p=5

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