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PEZ

Coverage of PEZ in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jan 10 · 15:01 UTCMost recent: May 3 · 13:53 UTC
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Austriaplace1PEZ dispenserstopic1cartoon characterstopic1Curtis Allinaperson1candy dispenserstopic1colorful plastic headstopic1
Recent coverage
  • BUSINESSMay 3 · 13:53 UTCCBS NEWS
    Hunting for the Holy Grail of PEZ dispensers

    PEZ candies, invented in Austria in 1927, gained popularity in the US after cartoon characters were added to their dispensers. Today, PEZ produces five billion candies annually, and its dispensers are now sought-after collectibles.

  • BUSINESSJan 10 · 15:01 UTCCBS NEWS
    Passage: The Creator of Pez

    Curtis Allina invented the Pez candy dispenser by attaching colorful plastic heads to candy dispensers. This innovation became a popular confectionery product.