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Pa. candy company exec who mass-produced Peeps gets his own day
In this Feb. 13, 2013 photo, Peeps move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory, in Bethlehem, Pa. Just Born Quality Confections company in Bethlehem is teaming up with the United Way on a sweepstakes. The grand prize is a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory, which has never been open to the public.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With prime Peeps season about to get underway, the Pennsylvania city where they’re “born” is honoring the man who brought marshallow chicks to the masses.
The (Allentown) Morning Call reports that Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez proclaimed Friday as “Bob Born Day” in a ceremony at company offices.
Born, now 94, joined his father’s candy business in 1946 and figured out a way to automate production of Peeps, which had been made by hand. Today, Just Born produces about 5.5 million Peeps per day.
The city’s proclamation says Peeps are “an iconic symbol of Easter.”
Just Born CEO Ross Born, Bob Born’s son, says “we are thankful for his many years of service to Just Born.”
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