Nerds (candy)

Nerds
OwnerFerrara Candy Company
CountryUnited States
Introduced1983; 41 years ago (1983)
Previous ownersNestlé
Websitewww.nerdscandy.com

Nerds is an American candy launched in 1983[1] by the Sunmark Corporation under the brand name Willy Wonka Candy Company.[2] Nerds are now made by the Ferrara Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrero Group. but is still distributed internationally by Nestlé. [3] With their anthropomorphic covers, Nerds usually contain two flavors per box, each flavor having a separate compartment and opening.[4]

  1. ^ "About Us". Nerds. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  2. ^ Stroud, Jerri (April 2, 1984). "Sumark's Quite Happy To Have Nerds". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. C1.
  3. ^ "Nestle selling U.S. candy business for $2.9 billion to Nutella maker Ferrero". chicagotribune.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  4. ^ "Nerds Candy - A Sweet & Sour Flavor Rainbow! - junkfoodblog.com". Retrieved 2021-12-01.