ALBANY, Ga. (AP) _ Bobs Candies Inc., which has manufactured candy canes here for 83 years, ended operations Friday after the company was unable to extend its financing deal with its primary creditor. Privately held Bobs Candies notified its 650 employees _ including 300 in Reynosa, Mexico _ not to return to work.10 May 2002
Where are Bobs candy canes made?
Mexico
What are striped mints called?
Humbugs are a traditional hard boiled sweet available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. They are usually flavoured with peppermint and striped in two different colours (often black and white).
What part did Bob McCormack play in establishing candy canes as we know them?
McCormack was the first manufacturer to wrap his candy in cellophane. In the 1950s, McCormack's brother-in-law, Father Gregory Keller, invented a machine to twist the candy and bend it into a cane. The Keller machine revolutionized the business and created a new industry–the commercial manufacture of candy canes.
What mints melt in your mouth?
Flavor Peppermint
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Color Red, White
Allergen Information Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free
What are those chalky mints called?
Dessert mints are sometimes known as pillow mints and have a very light and refreshing flavor. These timeless mints are often featured at diners and come in assorted pastel colors.
What are butter mints made of?
All you need are butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla and mint extracts. The mixture is blended together, tinted with food coloring, if you like, and shaped into pillows, little balls, or cut out with small cookie cutters to make fun shapes.24 Aug 2021
How long do Buttermints last?
How to store butter mints: Store them in a container so that they don't get smashed. They will keep at room temperature for a couple weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month..16 Dec 2019
What candy canes are made in the USA?
- 01 of 09. Logan's Candies in Ontario, California.
- 02 of 09. Hammond's Candies in Denver, Colorado.
- 03 of 09. Spangler Candy in Bryan, Ohio.
- 04 of 09. Callie's Candy Kitchen in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania.
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Who makes Bob's peppermint sticks?
the Ferrara Candy Company
What is striped mint candy called?
Around 1920, a Georgian named Bob McCormack wanted to make candy canes for family and friends. That was the start of Bobs Candies. Today Bobs offers Sweet Stripes, one of America's Favorite soft mint candy.