Y&S Candies, the manufacturers of TWIZZLERS candy, is one of the oldest confectionery firms in the United States. The company was established in 1845 as Young and Smylie and adopted Y&S as its trademark in 1870. National Licorice Company was created in 1902 through the merger of three small firms: Young & Smylie, S.V. & F.P. Schudder and H.W. Petherbridge. The company changed its name to Y&S Candies, Inc. in 1968 and was acquired by Hershey Foods in 1977.
Timeline
1845
Young and Smylie confectionery firm is established.
1870
Y&S is adopted as the company trademark.
1902
National Licorice Company established with the merger of Young and Smylie, S.V. & F.P. Schudder and H.W. Petherbridge.
1968
National Licorice Company is renamed Y&S Candies, Inc.
1977
Hershey Foods acquires Y&S Candies, Inc.
2004
Hershey introduces TWIZZLERS STRAWZ candy.
Nutrition Information
Kosher Status:
OU
Serving Size
1 package (45 g)
Amount Per Serving
%DV *
Total Calories 150
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1 g
2%
Sodium 150 mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 35 g
12%
Sugars 20 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories:
2,000
2,500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Sat Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
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