Tag Archives: Peter Paul

From 1974 – Clark’s Catchy Clarconut Bar!

Forty years ago the D.L. Clark company launched what was at the time, their latest version of a chocolate-coated coconut bar.  While the bar itself might not have been revolutionary, mixing the title of their flagship brand with the bar’s … Continue reading

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A Peter Paul Halloween Newspaper Coupon from 1978!

Today I’m coming at the idea of Halloween candy and candy marketing a little sideways.   Rather than feature vintage packaging created specifically for the holiday, I’m going to showcase how Halloween has been used to promote all-year round versions of … Continue reading

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Wacky Wednesdays – Allmud Joy!

Back again for another edition of Wacky Wednesdays today with an offering from the recently-released Wacky Packages All-New Series 10 – Allmud Joy!

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Wacky Wednesdays – Hounds!

For this week’s edition of Wacky Wednesdays, I finally wrap up my coverage of the Wacky Packages Halloween 2012 Postcard set, with a parody of the Peter Paul Mounds bar – the delightful Hounds!

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Peter Paul’s “No Jelly” – An oddly-named offering from the 70’s.

Back in 1972 the Peter Paul company, best known for their Mounds and Almond Joy offerings, released a bar to the market named for what it didn’t include rather than what it did.  The No Jelly bar.

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A 1950’s Peter Paul Wrapper with a Giggle-Worthy Name.

I’m going to be swamped today with non-candy-related commitments, but I wanted to share something quick and light with everyone today.

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Wacky Wednesdays – Pounds!

Today’s edition of Wacky Wednesdays will showcase a sticker from Wacky Packages original 1970’s run.  Specifically, the Mounds parody, Pounds, from 1973’s Wacky Packages series 5.

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Behind the Music…Whistle Pops!

Whistle Pops, as they were called when I first encountered them, were introduced to United States consumers in 1975.

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