Snack History: the stories behind the snacks we love
Snack History is an online encyclopedia of candy, snacks, cereals and drinks from every generation and every corner of the world. Look up when your favorite treat was invented, who made it, how it has changed and what happened to the snacks that disappeared.
- 750+snack & candy histories
- 300+brands documented
- 40+countries covered
- 100+years of snack history
Explore snack history by category
Start with a category to browse every entry in our snack encyclopedia, from chocolate bars and bubble gum to chips, cereals and sodas.
Snack history by decade
Travel through a century of snacking. Pick a decade to see the candy, snacks and drinks that defined it, or explore our vintage snacks collection.
Candy from A to Z
Looking for a candy that starts with a certain letter? Pick a letter, or browse the complete A to Z index of every snack, candy, gum, cereal and drink on the site.
Quick Quiz
Which Of These Is The Oldest Candy?
Most-searched snack histories
The snack and candy histories readers look up most, from the origins of Takis and Doritos to the 90s drinks everyone remembers.
Snacks from around the world
Brands & the people behind them
Discover the biggest candy brands, the oldest chocolate makers and the rivalries that shaped snacking.
Candy legends
Candy by color
Planning a themed party or candy buffet? Find the best sweets in every shade.
Holiday & seasonal treats
The history of holiday candy and the best snacks for every celebration. See all seasonal candy.
Lost, discontinued & legendary
Some snacks vanish and leave fans begging for a comeback. Explore the treats that disappeared and the classics that never left. Browse all candy history.
About Snack History
Snack History is a reference site, not a news blog. Our aim is to document the full history of the snacks people love: when each candy, chip, cereal and drink was invented, who made it, how recipes and packaging changed, and why some favorites were discontinued.
Every entry is researched and written by our team of snack historians and updated as new facts come to light. Spotted something we missed? Let us know, or write for us.
