Pretzels have been a fan favorite salty snack that goes back centuries. The origin of pretzels is a little bit of a mystery, but there are few really interesting stories behind their creation. Let’s talk about the history of pretzels and how they became an iconic snack. We’ll go over their history and the history…
Ovomaltine is the world’s most popular chocolate powder that is used in various drinks and desserts. Once Ovomaltine hit the European market, it became a hit and quickly reached markets around the globe. Here is the complete story of Ovomaltine and how Switzerland’s biggest export became a worldwide hit. From being developed in Switzerland as…
Milka is one of the most recognizable brands of chocolate products in Europe. You might have noticed the posters of a unique purple cow shown in an Alpine meadow. This cow named “Lila” is the symbol of Milka, a German chocolate brand, which has won every chocolate lover’s heart since the 1900s. When we think…
Pepsi is a globally recognized beverage that is one of the most consumed soft drinks in the world. When Caleb Bradham developed Pepsi 119 years ago, he couldn’t imagine how big it would become. Here is the story of Pepsi and how the drink’s popularity turned a small company into a global corporation. Detailing how…
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes has been a staple of the kitchen pantry going all the way back to the early 1900s. While some might think Corn Flakes cereal lacks the pizazz of some flashier, sweeter varieties designed to appeal to children, its history more than makes up for any thought that Corn Flakes might be bland….
If you did not know that this colorful candy that looks like little bottles of soda was called Nik L Nip, you would not be alone. Not everyone knows the name of this unique candy but many people recognize the candy by its shape and appearance. There are not many other candies on the market…
While this seems like a problematic kind of candy to promote, for generations smoking was not known to be bad for you. Kids wanted to look like their parents and other grown-ups that they looked up to. Part of the experience of being a grown-up would have been smoking to kids at the time that…
Have you ever wondered what happened to all that vintage candy that were popular decades ago? Luckily, they haven’t disappeared! Popular candy brands always try hard to take care of their customers’ needs, and as a result, the most successful vintage candy are still on the market even nowadays. Trying new types of candies is…
Everyone on earth probably has tried out conversation hearts at Valentine’s Day and these chalky little treats with their messages is one of the staples of the holiday. Many people love these kinds of slightly-sweet candies Conversation Hearts are the most well-known of this genre of candy, especially in the United States. This is a…
Do you ever remember getting those colorful little square pieces of gum as a kid? One was never enough so you could mix and match colors and before you know it, you have a mouthful of Chiclets gum! Memories like this are some of the best! You may have never tried Chiclets or perhaps you…