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Although news articles commonly have it that the York Peppermint Pattie was first produced in York, Pennsylvania by Henry Kessler at his York Cone Company in 1940, [3] a trademark application for “York Peppermint Pattie Mint (Candy)” filed by York Cone Company Corporation on February 10, 1949, shows a first use in commerce date of January ...
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.
Charles M. Schulz modeled Peppermint Patty after a favorite cousin, Patricia Swanson, who served as a regular inspiration for Peanuts. [6] Schulz had also named his earlier character Patty after Swanson, [6] and he coined his well-known phrase "Happiness is a Warm Puppy" during a conversation with her in 1959. [7]
They were produced in the following flavors: Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Reese's Peanut Butter, Almond Joy, York Peppermint Pattie, White Chocolate Reeses, and Toffee and Almond. [1] Limited edition varieties included White Chocolate Peppermint (available around Christmas), Special Dark with Almonds, and Strawberries & Creme. [ 2 ]
In 1981, Farley was operating out of its plants in Skokie and Zion, Illinois when a third plant was added. A 103,000-square-foot (9,600 m 2) plant, formerly used to produce the York Peppermint Pattie and Power House bar was purchased from Peter Paul-Cadbury. This plant became Farley Candy Company's primary chocolate manufacturing site, though ...
York Peppermint Pattie; Whoppers, malted milk balls with an artificially flavored "chocolatey coating" Non-chocolate-based Candies. Breath Savers, breath mints;
Voice of Peppermint Patty, Annie (musical) Patricia Patts (born July 31, 1967) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. She played the lead role in the 1978 Los Angeles touring production of Annie , and the voice of Peppermint Patty on the Peanuts TV specials from 1979 to 1980.
In actuality, the term "peppermint patty" was in use well before York started making their enrobed patties in 1940 -- here is an example from an 1892 newspaper. Additionally, York spells their trademark Pattie, not Patty. As such, I recommend changing "the actual York Peppermint Patty" to "or specifically the York Peppermint Pattie". Due to ...