5 sweet facts about Peeps, the Pa. treats that were hatched in Lancaster

5 sweet facts about Peeps, the Pa. treats that were hatched in Lancaster

Editor's note: this story was originally published in April 2020.

Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps

Since 1953, Peeps, the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy, have been manufactured in Bethlehem by Just Born. Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s P…

‘Peeps’ this: Sunflower staff ranks Peeps marshmallows

As Easter approaches, we as a society must face the ever-present truth that hangs over our heads, a truth that must be voiced for the voiceless: Peeps are the best easter candy.  Four staff members on The Sunflower have painstakingly suffered tummy aches and an overly sweet tooth to taste and rank eight different Peeps flavors. Some were so delectable that it was a severe sugar rush, while I’m surprised some other flavors made it off the drawing…