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Nutty or not? If not, grab a MOUNDS candy bar and enjoy the taste of sweet coconut dipped in rich, dark chocolate.
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The first product of the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, established in 1919 in New Haven, Connecticut, was called "Konabar" and was a blend of coconut, fruits, nuts and chocolate. All products were made at night when air was coolest and sold fresh, door-to-door the following day. In 1920 the MOUNDS candy bar, sweetened coconut enrobed in dark chocolate, was introduced.
During World War II Peter Paul was faced with severe shortages of sugar and coconut which had been shipped from the Philippines before war broke out. Rather than sacrifice quality, the company discontinued some of its lesser selling brands and concentrated production on the MOUNDS candy bar. Over the years Peter Paul added several products to its line, including ALMOND JOY candy bar and YORK Peppermint Pattie.
Cadbury and Peter Paul merged in 1978, and Hershey Foods purchased the company's U.S. operations in 1988.
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| 1919 |
Peter Paul Manufacturing Company is established in New Haven, Connecticut. |
| 1921 |
MOUNDS candy bar is introduced, selling for 5 cents. |
| 1922 |
Peter Paul plant was built in Naugatuck, CT. |
| 1946 |
ALMOND JOY candy bar is introduced, selling for 10 cents. |
| 1972 |
Peter Paul acquires York Cone Company, producer of YORK peppermint patties. |
| 1978 |
Peter Paul merges with Cadbury. |
| 1988 |
Hershey Foods Corporation purchases Peter Paul/Cadbury's U.S. operations. |
| 2006 |
For a limited time only, Hershey introduces MOUNDS Island Orange flavor! |
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Kosher Status:
OUD
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Serving Size
1 bar (49 g)
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%DV * |
| Total Calories 230 |
| Calories from Fat 120 |
| Total Fat 13 g | 20% | | Saturated Fat 10 g | 50% | | Sodium 55 mg | 2% | | Total Carbohydrate 29 g | 10% | | Dietary Fiber 3 g | 12% | | Sugars 21 g | | | Protein 2 g | 4% | | | | Vitamin C | 0% | | Calcium | 0% | | Iron | 4% |
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