First made1953
Made by thenR. E. Rodda Candy Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; then Just Born of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Made by nowJust Born
StatusStill made
TypeMarshmallow and mellowcreme
What it is
Sugar-coated marshmallow chicks and bunnies, the classic Easter candy.
The story
- 1953: first made by R. E. Rodda Candy Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; then Just Born of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (Rodda sold them from 1948; Just Born from 1953.)
Fun facts
- Rodda sold Peeps as early as 1948. Just Born bought the company in 1953.
- Bob Born mechanized production in 1954; before that each chick was shaped by hand.
- Lavender Peeps arrived in 1995 and blue in 1998.
Are Peeps still made?
Yes. Peeps are still made, by Just Born. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Peeps on Amazon.
If you like Peeps
- Candy corn (1888): Waxy, honey and vanilla flavored candy in three stripes: yellow, orange and white.
- Circus Peanuts (1800s): Soft, orange, peanut-shaped marshmallow candy, usually banana flavored.
See every candy from the 1950s or all marshmallow and mellowcreme.
Frequently asked questions
When did Peeps come out?
Peeps were first made in 1953, by R. E. Rodda Candy Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; then Just Born of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Who makes Peeps now?
Just Born.
Are Peeps discontinued?
No. Peeps are still made by Just Born.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Peeps is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
