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| Limited Edition Pink Pattie |
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Hershey partners with the Young Survival Coalition to help raise money in an effort to encourage young women to become educated about breast cancer. |
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Founded in the 1920s, the York Cone Company manufactured ice cream cones and waffles plus selected confectionery items in York, Pennsylvania. In 1940, YORK peppermint patties were introduced locally. Shortly thereafter, demand became so great that all other product lines were discontinued.
YORK peppermint patties were distributed only in the Northeast, Ohio, Indiana and Florida, and no consumer advertising was used until Peter Paul acquired the York Cone Company in July 1972. Production was expanded, and in 1975, the brand was launched nationally. In 1988, Hershey Foods Corporation acquired YORK peppermint patties as part of its purchase of Cadbury Schweppes' United States confectionery operations.
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| 1920s |
York Cone Company is established in York, PA. |
| 1940 |
YORK peppermint patties are introduced locally. |
| 1972 |
Peter Paul acquires the York Cone Company. |
| 1975 |
YORK peppermint patties begin national distribution. |
| 1978 |
Peter Paul merges with Cadbury Schweppes. |
| 1988 |
Hershey Foods acquires Cadbury Schweppes' U.S. confectionery operations. |
| 2004 |
Hershey introduces Limited Edition YORK Chocolate Truffle Mint patties. |
| 2007 |
Hershey introduces NEW YORK Mints in a tin. |
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