General Info

PEZ Candy has been an integral part of the American scene since its invention in 1927. Associated with its collectible dispensers, PEZ is a pioneer of interactive candy in that it is both enjoyable to eat and fun to play with. The name PEZ was derived from the German word for peppermint...PfeffErminZ. Today, over 3 billion PEZ Candies are consumed annually in the United States alone. New character dispensers are introduced regularly to capitalize on current trends. PEZ Candy is manufactured in Orange, Conn. by PEZ Candy Incorporated, and marketed along with other unique confectionery products through supermarkets, mass merchandisers, variety stores, drug stores, convenience stores, toy chains and gift stores throughout the U.S.A. Available around the world in more than 60 countries, PEZ Candy and Dispensers truly have universal appeal.