Proudly making everyone's favorite candy for over 100 years.

Crafting Joy for
Generations

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Family Owned,
Community Built

Our responsibility

Two men and a large yellow Peeps marshmallow mascot stand in front of a blue mural at Marvine.

Turning Care into Commitment

How we give forward

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ABOUT JUST BORN

Founded in 1923, Just Born is a third-generation, family-owned company that produces several of the country’s most beloved candy brands

Iconic brands to love.

Our colorful portfolio of candy brands delivers a variety of top quality, delicious tasting and fun confections that are enjoyed by consumers everywhere.

PEEPS^® MARSHMALLOW Peeps
MIKE AND IKE^® Mike and Ike
HOT TAMALES^® Hot Tamales
GOLDENBERG'S^® PEANUT CHEWS^® Golden Peanut Chews

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Turning tiny treats into big impact

A business only thrives when people thrive too. Discover more about our commitments to quality, transparency, and care within our communities.

DID YOU KNOW…

In 1953, it took 27 hours to create one PEEPS^® Marshmallow Chick. Today, thanks to technology, it takes 6 minutes.

DID YOU KNOW…

On average, 5.5 million PEEPS^® are produced daily yielding a total of 2 billion PEEPS^® per year across all seasons.

DID YOU KNOW…

It would take 430 million PEEPS^® Bunnies to circle the moon.

DID YOU KNOW…

Yellow still remains America’s best selling color of PEEPS^® Chicks and Bunnies.

DID YOU KNOW…

MIKE AND IKE^® Brand was introduced in 1940.

DID YOU KNOW…

If you lined up each piece of MIKE AND IKE^® candies produced in one year end-to-end, they would reach around the Earth 3 times.

DID YOU KNOW…

The origin of the MIKE AND IKE^® name is a common curiosity among fans of the Brand. Legend has it that the name came from a 1920’s vaudeville act “MIKE AND IKE^® – we look alike”. While there are many theories, the true origin remains a mystery.

DID YOU KNOW…

More than 24.3 million pieces of MIKE AND IKE^® candies are produced during a typical 7-hour school day.

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HOT TAMALES^® remains the #1 Cinnamon flavored candy Brand in the US.

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HOT TAMALES^® Brand was introduced in 1950.

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GOLDENBERG’S^® PEANUT CHEWS^® were developed during World War I and used by the US military as a rations bar. The high-energy recipe and unique taste made it popular with the troops.