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Candy bars · 1920s

Heath bar

A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating. First made in 1928 by Bayard and Everett Heath, Robinson, Illinois.

Still made 1928

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Heath barSINCE1928STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1928
Made by thenBayard and Everett Heath, Robinson, Illinois
Made by nowThe Hershey Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars

What it is

A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating.

The story

  • 1928: first made by Bayard and Everett Heath, Robinson, Illinois.
  • 1989: Leaf takes over.
  • 1996: Hershey takes over.

Fun facts

  • In 1931 the brothers moved candy making into their father's dairy and sold bars on the dairy order forms.
  • In 1942 the US Army ordered $175,000 worth of Heath bars for rations.
  • Hershey created the near-identical Skor bar in 1981 to compete, then ended up owning both.

Is Heath bar still made?

Yes. Heath bar is still made, by The Hershey Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Heath bar on Amazon.

If you like Heath bar

  • Zagnut (1930): A crunchy peanut butter center rolled in toasted coconut, with no chocolate coating.
  • Zero bar (1920s): Caramel, peanut and almond nougat in a white fudge coating.
  • 3 Musketeers (1932): Fluffy whipped chocolate nougat in milk chocolate.
  • PayDay (1932): Salted peanuts rolled around a soft caramel center, with no chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Heath bar come out?

Heath bar was first made in 1928, by Bayard and Everett Heath, Robinson, Illinois.

Who makes Heath bar now?

The Hershey Company.

Is Heath bar discontinued?

No. Heath bar is still made by The Hershey Company.

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Heath bar is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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