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Every single Peep — America’s most beloved Easter candy — comes from one place: Bethlehem, Pa.
There is no gift shop, no factory tour, no visitors’ center at Just Born Quality Confections. That doesn’t stop fans from ...
How are Peeps made? Here’s an inside look at the factory where the marshmallow Easter candies are made
Millions are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that ...
The history of peeps: Where the marshmallow Easter candy came from
The pastel-colored marshmallow chicks known as Peeps have become as much a part of Easter as dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies. Their history is as sugary and unexpected as the candy itself. From humble ...
A sweet bill: Pennsylvania state senator wants to make Peeps the official state candy
A state senator from the Lehigh Valley, where Peeps are produced, wants the marshmallow treats to be Pennsylvania's official ...
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Go inside the Pennsylvania factory where Peeps are made
Workers monitor Peeps marshmallow treats as they move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Love them or hate ...
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Do Peeps belong in Easter baskets?
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025.(Matt Rourke / AP) BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Love them or hate ...
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A sweet bill: Pennsylvania state senator wants to make Peeps the official state candy
Though they may be most closely associated with Easter, Peeps have gone far beyond the bunny. From Halloween to Christmas, these marshmallow mascots are celebrating all seasons, all year round.
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Go inside the factory where Peeps are made
Millions are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and more. Love them or ...