Pez Candy Refills

PEZ candy is well-known: it is odd, traditional, playful and compelling. By means of unique dispensers, numerous flavors, and long-standing tradition, the company has emerged as the globally recognized brand. The history of PEZ starts with the Austrian in the 1920s and it is rich in events and memories, time, space and people. In this article, you will be led through the unwrapped experience of learning about the history of this incredible PEZ candy, its development and its popularity up to date as it reaches almost a century in the candy making industry.

You must be wondering how was pez candy invented, and what year was pez candy invented,  So let Sneak Peek into the history of Pez Candy

The origin of the PEZ candy may be, surprisingly, traced back to the year 1927 wherein a young man by the name of Eduard Haas III invented it in Vienna, Austria with an aim at producing a breath mint candy. Wanting to extend his family’s baking business and to present a non-smoking product, Haas created a peppermint candy. The name PEZ is a contraction of the German word for peppermint which is Pfefferminz; the three letters which P, E, and Z stand for the first, middle and last letters of the brand name.
 

The success of Haas’s creation could be said to have been immediate. Thus, PEZ mints were positioned as the highly sophisticated product for adults, and very soon they obtained popularity in Europe. They were packed in tins at the start, and the public which embraced them loved the potency and the ability of the products to freshen breath quickly.

The Birth of the Dispenser: It is destined to become a game-changer.

However, it is for the invention of the dispenser that is currently associated with PEZ candies that the firm has created a unique brand. Haas' new invention the ‘first PEZ dispenser’ was created in 1948 as a small pocketlike device for ease of carrying or dispensing the mints. The original dispensers were designed in the form of cigarette lighters to be in line with the unconventional positioning of the brand among smokers.

The dispenser was an innovative concept when incorporating its purpose with the hint of amusement. It enabled the users to consume their PEZ mints in a different and exciting method and this was most likely to help the company sell the new exciting PEZ dispensers. The dispenser has gone through various changes in its design but the principle is still the same: to dispense a small candy with a single mechanical operation. 

The brand traveled to the United States and most logos there went through a change that would define the brand. Perceiving the American market as important enough,  PEZ came into the idea of targeting the children instead of the adults. These changes resulted in the introduction of fruit flavored PEZ candies and production of dispensers with various characters. 

The first character dispenser was a witch head for Halloween. This led to the start of a string of dispensers which soon became an important identifiable feature of the PEZ product. Today, PEZ dispensers come in literally hundreds of designs and they have included such characters as cartoon stars, Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny to such characters as feature films, superheroes and even politicians. 

This movement towards character dispensers was a sheer intelligent marketing strategy. They made it possible for PEZ to appeal to children and collectors, and thus turn the dispensers into collector’s items themselves. By adding two penny candies and unique dispensers as the marketing strategy the company set a permanent spot in the American market and the popularity of the brand enhanced.

Now let's see How many Pez Candy flavors are there ?

The company has grown the flavors of PEZ candy in recent years both in the traditional and in the more contemporary flavors.The current PEZ flavor offerings include: 

Grape: Flavor that is rich and fruity which has been a hit for the generations that have come before us.
Cherry: We have a lovely sweet and tangy product to offer that will fill your taste buds with the energetic fresh cherry flavor.
Strawberry: This is one flavor that is fragrant and closely resembles the natural fruits; it’s rather sweet and will remind you of the freshness of fruits.
Sour Pineapple: The pineapple flavor is given an acidic twist for those lovers of something sharp in their sweets.
Sour Apple:A sour and sharp taste with notes of a newly cut apple.
Lemon: A rather vibrant and citrusy note to the product which is rather enlightening in the midst of the candy brand’s offerings.
Raspberry: An exquisite delicious juicy flavor that has a hint of sourness to it with a berry feel to it.
Orange: A classic and mouth watering type of citrus flavor that never goes out of style.
Mixed Fruit:A plethora of different fruit flavors, and something that can satisfy almost anyone’s taste buds.
Sour Watermelon: Tangy and juicy bun too, in a league of its own when it comes to sourness if that is what you fancy.
Sour Blue Raspberry: It has a very sharp taste that I immediately noticed was not for the faint hearted but was as appealing as it was juicy.

How to Refill the Pez Dispenser ? 

Step 1: Get ready the PEZ Dispenser

Lift the Head: First, swing the head of the PEZ dispenser up as far as it will go so that the head, neck and body of the dispenser line up. This will open a chamber in the candy inside.

Tilt the Dispenser: Angle the dispenser when loading the candy in a way that will make it easier to put the candy in.

Step 2: Load the NY Spice Shop PEZ Candy

Unwrap the Candy: For this experiment you will need a pack of PEZ candy and you need to unwrap them but to retain them as one straight pile.

Insert the Candy: Insert the stack of PEZ candy into the open chamber by sliding.If the candies go separate, you can put them one by one, but if you put them in a stack it is easier.

Press Down Gently: After placing the candy, it is recommended that one should press down the stack so that it has a firm standing on the chamber.

The third step involving the closing of the dispenser is as follows;

Lower the Head: After the insertion of the cartridges you have to push the head of the dispenser down in order to seal the chamber. Retest that the head is well fixed.

Test the Dispenser: Protract the head forward as if likely to drop a candy. The pop out candy should be ready to be eaten as soon as the first candy hits the screen!

Versatile Enjoyment: There is always the Pez candy for any event occurring around.

PEZ candy is not only an ordinary candy, but it is highly customizable, all you have to do is to make some changes to suit your needs, making it ideal for many events. PEZ is a classic snack that has grown in popularity over the years, and you can buy it in a dispenser or refill pack, a bag of Halloween candy, or simply for a quick snack.

Dispenser Refills:

PEZ candy is most famous for use as the candy for the PEZ dispensers. It is a great variety to decide on, and you can buy individual cartridges and change them as desired to have a proper stock in the dispenser. PEZ is available in small rectangular tablets that easily fit in the dispenser and thus can be easily carried and used on the move.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat:

Everyone loves candy and PEZ candy is very ideal for kids who trick or treat during Halloween night. With the various packs individually packed, it is safe to share with children and the numerous flavors mean that every child could be given his/her preferred flavor. Also, the fact that PEZ dispensers are novelty items, means that children who may be expecting treat bags with PEZ dispensers will be more joyful when finally they get the sweet packs.

Casual Snacking:

Highly recommended for everyday consumption, it also makes one of the best instant snacks that are the PEZ candy. These small and delicious candies can indeed be consumed at some workplace, during a long car trip or even at home. Their small size plus the opportunity for serving in portions make then somewhat of a desirable snack in which you can take as much as you like at a given time.

Regardless of the use of the candy, the taste and the novelty of PEZ candy show why it is an all ages candy.

Conclusion: 

PEZ candy is not only a tasty candy but also a memento, The history of the PEZ: from a simple breath mint produced in Austria to the ultimate symbol, which, staying loyal to its origins, develops and adapts to the customers’ desire.

The untold story of PEZ lies in the fact that its product is innovative and creative and has been loved by generations of children. It is one that is never told and still in the process of being written by the existing generations of fans. As we look to the future, one thing is certain: The public can expect to be entertained, impressed and definitely motivated by PEZ just as millions of people have been since 1927.

We at  NY Spice Shop  stocks all the great tasting PEZ candies right from Sour Apple to the Grape and all the others. You could be needing extra large packs for use in your households, packing for occasions or refilling your preferred dispensers, we have you sorted.

Therefore, what are you still waiting for? 

Welcome back to the world of PEZ candies and taste once again the sweet pleasures that never go out of style. Come to NY Spice Shop today and purchase your favorite Flavors for your PEZ dispenser- It is perfect for any occasion.