First made1959
Made by thenSunline Inc., St. Louis (it started as a drink mix called Lik-M-Aid)
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
StatusStill made
TypeNovelty candy
What it is
Sweet and sour flavored powder in a paper straw. You tip it straight into your mouth.
The story
- 1959: first made by Sunline Inc., St. Louis (it started as a drink mix called Lik-M-Aid).
Fun facts
- It began as a penny drink mix. Kids ate the powder straight, so the maker sold it that way.
- The striped straws and the Pixy Stix name arrived in 1959.
Are Pixy Stix still made?
Yes. Pixy Stix are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Pixy Stix on Amazon.
If you like Pixy Stix
- Candy necklace (1958): Little pastel candy rings strung on elastic to wear and nibble.
- Wax lips (mid-1900s): Big red lips molded from flavored wax.
- Fun Dip (1940s): Flavored sugar powder in pouches with two candy sticks, the Lik-A-Stix, for dipping.
- Pop Rocks (1976): Hard candy with tiny pockets of pressurized carbon dioxide that crackle and pop on your tongue.
See every candy from the 1950s or all novelty candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Pixy Stix come out?
Pixy Stix were first made in 1959, by Sunline Inc., St. Louis (it started as a drink mix called Lik-M-Aid).
Who makes Pixy Stix now?
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).
Are Pixy Stix discontinued?
No. Pixy Stix are still made by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Pixy Stix is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
