What do the letters P E Z stand for?
PEZ is a made-up name derived from the first, middle and last letter of the German word for peppermint, PfeffErminZ.
Who created PEZ and where?
The first PEZ candy was created by Eduard Haas III in 1927 in Austria. It was a peppermint candy.
What came first, the rectangular PEZ candies or the dispensers?
The first peppermint candies were invented in 1927. It wasn't until much later, in 1949, that the first dispenser was created in the form of a lighter.
Where are the PEZ dispensers and candies made?
PEZ candies are made an hour away from Vienna, in Hungary. The dispensers are made in both Hungary and China.
Quality and employee satisfaction are of utmost importance at all of our production locations.
How many countries sell PEZ products?
PEZ products are available in more than 80 countries worldwide. The range of products differs by country.
How many PEZ candies and dispensers are distributed every year?
70 million dispensers and 5 billion candies come into circulation every year.
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