953 nut 57,586 #1 Posted February 11 National Peppermint Patty Day is celebrated annually every February 11, and it is another moment for us to relish the awesomeness and sweetness of this candy bar. Did you know that one of the health benefits of peppermint patties is that they have fewer calories and less fat, compared to other candy bars? Well, if you are just finding this out, why not grab a bar of candy and make your day sweet and yummy? In 1840 the first known commercial production of peppermint patty began with the Quiggin family in the Isle of Man. Four sons of the Quiggin family create Kendal Mint company to cater to the commercial production of peppermint patties. The invention of the York peppermint patties took place during 1940 in York, Pennsylvania. The 1988 acquisition of York Peppermint Patty by The Hershey Company stabilized the company’s financial future. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,309 #2 Posted February 11 https://www.backthenhistory.com/articles/the-history-of-york-peppermint-patties I remember buying these "seconds" at the South Pine St. factory in York, Pa. They were sold unwrapped in a brown paper bag for $0.50 / lb. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites