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Candy bars · 1920s

Mounds

Sweet shredded coconut in dark chocolate. First made in 1920 by Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut.

Still made 1920

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

MoundsSINCE1920STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1920
Made by thenPeter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut
Made by nowThe Hershey Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars

What it is

Sweet shredded coconut in dark chocolate.

The story

  • 1920: first made by Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut.
  • 1978: Cadbury takes over.
  • 1988: Hershey takes over.

Fun facts

  • In 1932, during the Depression, Peter Paul doubled the bar to two pieces for the same 5 cents.
  • Almond Joy followed in 1946.

Is Mounds still made?

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

If you like Mounds

  • Baby Ruth (1920): Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating.
  • Oh Henry! (1920): Peanuts, caramel and fudge coated in chocolate.
  • Charleston Chew (1922): Marshmallow-flavored nougat in a chocolate-flavored coating.
  • Cherry Mash (1918): A soft cherry center with bits of maraschino cherry, covered in chopped roasted peanuts and chocolate.

See every candy from the 1920s or all candy bars.

Frequently asked questions

When did Mounds come out?

Mounds was first made in 1920, by Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut.

Who makes Mounds now?

The Hershey Company.

Is Mounds discontinued?

No. Mounds is still made by The Hershey Company.

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Sources

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

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