Tag Archives: M&M

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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New for Halloween 2016: M&M’s Target-Exclusive White BOO-terscotch!!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Jason Liebig

Though M&M’s have given us a number of special edition Autumn flavors over the years, the last time we got a legitimately Halloween-themed flavor was with the introduction of Candy Corn-flavored M&M’s.  This year that changed with M&M’s White BOO-terscotch.  … Continue reading →

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The History and Triumphant Return of Crispy M&M’s!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jason Liebig

After vanishing from American store shelves for the last decade, Mars has brought Crispy M&M’s back from the grave.  I first spotted their newly-minted bright green packages a month ago and by now they should be available across the country. … Continue reading →

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