Pez Candy

By Anadaya King

  • Pez was invented by Eduard Haas, an Austrian inventor and an anti-smoking advocate.

    Pez was invented by Eduard Haas, an Austrian inventor and an anti-smoking advocate.

  • In 1945, manufacturers devised and promoted the Pez Box Regular

    In 1945, manufacturers devised and promoted the Pez Box Regular

  • over 1500 Pez dispensers, including the original character dispensers, have been created.

    over 1500 Pez dispensers, including the original character dispensers, have been created.

  • Eduard Haas first imported Pez candy into the U.S.

    Eduard Haas first imported Pez candy into the U.S.
    Eduard Haas imported them as anti-smoking advocate. Peppermint flavored Pez was first sold as a cigarette substitute.

  • Pez built a factory in Orange, Connecticut, USA

    Pez built a factory in Orange, Connecticut, USA