Pez candies

Pez is a globally recognized candy brand, iconic for its mechanical dispensers. Originally founded in Vienna, Austria, in 1927 by Eduard Haas III, it began as a peppermint candy intended as an alternative to smoking. The name Pez is derived from the German word for peppermint, 'Pfefferminz'. While the brand originated in Austria, it has a significant presence in the United States and other international markets.

Today, Pez products are manufactured in several locations to meet global demand, primarily in Austria, Hungary, and the United States (Connecticut). The brand remains under the ownership of the Pez Group, a private company headquartered in Traun, Austria, which manages the production and licensing for its various character-themed dispensers and associated confectionery products.