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Albert M. Todd. Albert May Todd (June 3, 1850 – October 6, 1931), known as "The Peppermint King of Kalamazoo," was an American chemist, businessman, and politician from the state of Michigan. A philanthropist and advocate of public ownership of utilities, Todd made his fortune as the founder of the A.M. Todd Company, a world leader in the ...
In 2022, world production of peppermint was 51,081 tonnes, led by Morocco with 84% of the total and Argentina with 14% (table). In the United States, Oregon and Washington produce most of the country's peppermint, [38] the leaves of which are processed for the essential oil to produce flavorings mainly for chewing gum and toothpaste. [39]
On August 22, 1966, Charles M. Schulz introduced a character named Peppermint Patty to the Peanuts comic strip. [7] In 1972, the York Cone Company was acquired by Peter Paul, [8] who then launched the York Peppermint Patties nationally in 1975. Peter Paul then merged with Cadbury for $27.50 per share, a total of $58 million in 1978.
Pearson's Candy Company was founded as a confectionery distribution firm in 1909 by P. Edward Pearson and his brothers, John and Oscar. Two more brothers, Waldemar and C. Fritz, joined the company several years later. [5] By 1935, W. G. Pearson was president of the firm. [6] The five brothers determined manufacturing would be more profitable ...
A "scotch mint", "pan drop", [15] granny sooker [15][16] or "mint imperial" is a white round candy with a hard shell but fairly soft middle, popular in Great Britain and other Commonwealth nations and in Europe. Scotch mints were traditionally spheroids, more recently moving toward a larger, discoid shape. Various forms of mint may be used but ...
Polo is a brand of breath mint whose defining feature is the hole in the middle. The peppermint flavoured Polo was first manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1948, by employee John Bargewell at the Rowntree's Factory, York, and a range of flavours followed. The name may derive from "polar", referencing the cool, fresh taste of the mint.
Peter Paul acquired the York Cone Company in July 1972, gaining the successful York Peppermint Pattie, which had debuted in 1940. In 1978, Peter Paul was acquired for $58 million by Cadbury Schweppes, becoming the European confectionery's United States operation. In November 1978, Peter Paul Cadbury closed its Frankfort, Indiana manufacturing ...
Altoids are a brand of mints, sold primarily in distinctive metal tins. The brand was created by the London -based Smith & Company in the 1780s, and became part of the Callard & Bowser company in the 19th century. Their advertising slogan is "The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Mints", referring to the high concentration of peppermint oil ...