Sour Patch Kids

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Sour.Sweet.Gone. Now… this could only be, everyone’s favorite, Sour Patch Kids! Yes, this delicacy is a personal favorite amongst your Notre Dame peers. Let’s see if you guys happen to enjoy them too! (Hands out samples to students and, of course, Mrs. M) First comes the sour taste from the sour coating on them (I eat one), and then comes the sweet of the jelly inside of the munchkins. Well, back to the project, the board’s main focus is to express Sour Patch Kid’s diversity, hope you’re enjoying it so far! Now I know a lot of are wondering, “Why are these little delectable creatures called Sour Patch Kids?” Well, that’s a swell question! The answer is… little girl dolls? Yes, Cabbage Patch Kids were a big hit in the 80s, when these sour coated, jelly filled delights were on the rise, and their creator, Paul Mihalick, took full advantage of the fad. SPK’s producer is Cadbury Adams, famous for their cream-filled chocolate Easter eggs, and its main factory is located in Hamilton, Ontario, in Canada. Under Cadbury Adams ownership, the distribution of Sour Patch products is growing greatly. Sour Patch Kids are now the top selling candy for Cadbury Adams. They are sold throughout the United States, Canada, and even a few areas of Western Europe. The products enjoy strong success along the east coast, in New York City, where the original Sour Patch candies were first introduced, and your very own Burlington, Iowa! Here’s a little fact I bet none of you knew: Sour Patch Kids isn’t their original name! It was actually Mars Men since they were shaped like little aliens, inspired by UFO sightings. The supernatural symbol was a fad even before the Cabbage Patch Kids. They were also the first soft candy to be tested with a sour coating, Mihalick was the first to think of using this sour “sand” on soft candies. Sour Patch Kids paved the way for the now popular sour soft

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