Category Archives: Hershey

A Peter Paul Halloween Newspaper Coupon from 1978!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Today I’m coming at the idea of Halloween candy and candy marketing a little sideways.   Rather than feature vintage packaging created specifically for the holiday, I’m going to showcase how Halloween has been used to promote all-year round versions of … Continue reading →

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CountdownToHalloween Past Years Recap – Part One of Two!

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Getting just past the midpoint on our month-long CountdownToHalloween, I’ve decided to offer up something a little different – a two-part recap of some of my favorite posts from our previous years’ Halloween coverage. Now, I could sell this two-parter … Continue reading →

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New for Halloween 2014: Reese’s White Chocolate Pumpkins!

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jason Liebig

One of the many new confectionery products to arrive for the Halloween season this year is a variation on a beloved classic.  But what’s most surprising about this one is that it’s never been done before – because I’d just … Continue reading →

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Hershey’s Candy Corn Bars – New for Halloween 2014!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Back in December I covered Hershey’s fun new holiday seasonal offering; the candy cane-flavored Hershey bar.  I thought that bar featured an elegant and appealing wrapper design as well as being a pretty tasty offering to boot.  For Halloween this … Continue reading →

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A Twizzlers Halloween Frankenstein for Friday!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Since it’s Friday, I thought it would be alliteratively appropriate to feature one of my favorite frightening fellows: Frankenstein.  And it just so happens that Twizzlers created a fantastic bit of Frankenstein’s Monster-laden packaging this year just for the Halloween … Continue reading →

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May the 4th Be With You – Star Wars M&M’s Packs!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Today is May 4th or as it is currently known, Star Wars Day!  To mark this fun holiday, I’m dedicating today’s post to the Star Wars-themed M&M’s candy package wrappers that came out in 2005. [Note: For some earlier Star … Continue reading →

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Easter Week 2014: Hershey’s Eggs Past and Present!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jason Liebig

We’re kicking off our week of Easter coverage with a fun look at all the flavorful variations of Hershey’s Eggs currently available on shelves as well a glimpse into packaging for the same, going back to the 1980’s.   So make … Continue reading →

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Top-Ten Weirdest Flavors of Candies You Love!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Today we’re going to look at some of the weirdest and most unexpected flavors and brand extensions from classic candies you know and love.  These are some of my favorite things to track down and uncover in the world of … Continue reading →

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Heath’s 1970’s Super Crunch with NFL Hall-of-Famer Dick Butkus!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Today we’re looking back at a bar first released in 1971 under the Heath brand and whose initial marketing push became intimately tied to fierce linebacker and NFL legend, Dick Butkus.  Let’s take a look at the Heath Super Crunch!

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A Variety of Valentine Wrapper Redesigns for 2014!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Over the course of time almost all candy packaging designs change and evolve – some subtly and some dramatically.  Those changes are a big part of what makes collecting them and discussing them here so much fun.   And just as … Continue reading →

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