A Candy By Another Name
The history of the
Zero bar is a cool one, indeed. In 1920, the Hollywood Brands Company introduced what was then called the Double Zero Bar. At that time, the Minnesota based company manufactured the candies at a factory in Centralia, Illinois. Made of caramel, peanut, almond, and nougat, and covered with a layer of white fudge, it wasn’t long before these Double Zero Bars were known for their distinctive white exterior.
Back in the day, these sweet treats sold for only a penny each, boasting a label that promised kids a steam engine toy if they sent in ten wrappers and fifteen cents. Now that’s the kind of deal you won’t hear about, anymore. It wasn’t until 1934 when the Double Zero Bar was renamed, simply, Zero.
Winds of Change
For the past 93 years, the Zero bar has undergone transformations both big and small. This resilient little candy survived multiple buyouts, first by Consolidated Foods Corporation in 1967, and then Huhtamaki Oy in 1988. It even managed to rebound from a fire that destroyed the Centralia, Illinois plant in 1980.
Over the years, the packaging may have changed- losing the polar bears and frigid arctic scene for a more space-aged, stream-lined design- but the message has always been clear: Zero bars are as cool as zero degrees. They happen to taste great out of the freezer, too.
Today, Zero Bars are produced by
Hershey. At almost 100 years old, it’s safe to say that Zero Bars are truly an American classic. So no matter the name change, or the company transfers, one bite of these time-tested treats and you’ll go right back to your youth, regardless of the decade.
Soo… for everyone complaining… get over it. You may of had the original but things changed. I’m creeping on 30 and grew up with a zero bar. The only reason I looked up the meaning was to well look up the meaning behind the name. Not to read negative comments. You should be happy they are still around. I grew up with older parents so my taste in candies have always reflected those from the baby boomer era.. as that is the age of my parents. Anyway, it’s just sad to see people complaining and almost whailing like a two year old because “it’s not what I want… whaa.. wha.. whaa..” the article stated “one bite of these time tested treats and you’ll go right back to your youth” I agree. For me it’s a classic and I’m only 30.. this delicious zero bar was created 70 years before my existence and it brings back memories…. so for all those who bash something as simple as a candy bar.. let that sink in for a minute.. maybe it brings back memories for me as a kid with my father who is no longer living.. Why pick apart something for no reason.. I’m never one to comment but I had to after reading the negative above… Why can’t people just stop. Just stop being so negative and quite trying to find something to be mad at. Geezz… just like the news people make up stuff from 35 years ago just to find something to be mad at…
They changed the recipe now they suck the nougat used to be white now it’s like dark 3muskateer nougat with less nuts
Can I buy them in store or online only?
I can’t believe I’ve gone 39 years without ever trying a zero candy bar! It’s amazing and my new favorite!!ðŸ‘👌💓
The original Zero bar was definitely better!
My two sisters and I shared a king size one and all of us agreed it would be our last. Where did the almonds and delicious nougat go?
No one would ever convince us the recipe wasn’t changed for the worse.