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TWIZZLERS Twists
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TWIZZLERS Twists
These candy twists are an all-time favorite!


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History

Y&S Candies, the manufacturers of TWIZZLERS candy, is one of the oldest confectionery firms in the United States. The company was established in 1845 as Young and Smylie and adopted Y&S as its trademark in 1870. National Licorice Company was created in 1902 through the merger of three small firms: Young & Smylie, S.V. & F.P. Schudder and H.W. Petherbridge. The company changed its name to Y&S Candies Inc. in 1968 and was acquired by Hershey Foods in 1977.

Today TWIZZLERS candy is available in a variety of flavors and styles. Y&S produces strawberry, true black licorice, cherry, and chocolate flavored licorice-style candy.


Timeline
1845 - Young and Smylie confectionery firm is established.

1870 - Y&S is adopted as the company trademark.

1902 - National Licorice Company established with the merger of Young and Smylie, S.V. & F.P. Schudder and H.W. Petherbridge.

1968 - National Licorice Company is renamed Y&S Candies, Inc.

1977 - Hershey Foods acquires Y&S Candies, Inc.

1994 - Hershey introduces TWIZZLERS PULL-N-PEEL candy.

2004 - Hershey introduces TWIZZLERS TWERPZ candy.

2004 - Hershey introduces TWIZZLERS STRAWZ candy.


TWIZZLERS makes a fashion statement on Project Runway. Take a look at the TWIZZLERS designs as well as other sweet looks from HERSHEY’S. Behind-the-scenes photos from the show too!

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