Monthly Archives: January 2017

How a 1970’s Russian “Red Scare” Set M&M’s Mascots Back Twenty Years!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Jason Liebig

Between 1976 and 1985, red M&M’s were banished from the world due to a Russian “red scare” having to due with a food dye additive.  It is a story that has been told before, but newly discovered evidence reveals an … Continue reading →

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Nestle’s Long Forgotten Bonanza Bar and A Tale of Two Product Launches!

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jason Liebig

Today’s post is one I am especially excited to publish as the Bonanza bar has been on my list of lost-to-history brands I’ve long sought to uncover evidence on.  Until today, there have never been images or references to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: Hershey’s Decorative Foil Holiday Kisses Exclusives!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jason Liebig

Last year, Hershey’s started having fun with their seasonal Kisses by adding decorative foils to their already bountiful lineup of specialty holiday flavors.  Christmas 2016 saw the release of four different packs, each one exclusive to a different retail chain, … Continue reading →

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