PEZ Candy
ManufacturingUnited States51-200 Employees
PEZ Candy is a United States-based confectionery manufacturer that produces PEZ candies and the brand's iconic dispensers. The product concept blends flavored mints with collectible dispensers, delivering an edible treat and a plaything; in the U.S., more than three billion PEZ candies are consumed each year. Manufacturing takes place in Orange, Connecticut, and the company markets its products through a wide network of retailers in the U.S. and Canada, with distribution in more than 80 countries worldwide. PEZ dispensers are collectible for both adults and children and have become a recognizable part of American pop culture, with new character designs introduced to reflect trends. The brand traces its origins to Vienna, where it began as a compressed peppermint candy, and it expanded to the United States in 1952.