PEZ and PEZ dispensers can be found in over 60 countries around the world! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the well-loved candy. The word ?PEZ? derives from the German word ?Phefferminz? which means quite simply, peppermints. They shortened the name to PEZ taking the first, middle, and last letter of the word to simplify it and keep the name easy to remember. Yes, that?s right the original PEZ candies were compressed peppermints, an …showed first 75 words of 659 total…

…showed last 75 words of 659 total…ones that eject an entire package of PEZ (the giant dispensers), Fuzzy Friends (which are fuzzy teddy bears, cats, dogs, etc.), Crystal dispensers (which are made of clear plastic), and PEZ cars, as well as the traditional cartoon heads. With today?s great tasting flavors and collectable dispensers, PEZ is more than just a candy? it?s the pioneer of ?interactive candy? that is both enjoyable to eat and fun to play with and collect!