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Hard and tangy candy · 1960s

SweeTarts

Sweet and sour pressed tablets. First made in 1962 by Menlo F. Smith, Sunline Inc..

Still made 1962

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

SweeTartsSINCE1962STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1962
Made by thenMenlo F. Smith, Sunline Inc.
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
StatusStill made
TypeHard and tangy candy

What it is

Sweet and sour pressed tablets.

The story

  • 1962: first made by Menlo F. Smith, Sunline Inc..

Fun facts

  • They used the same basic recipe as Pixy Stix and Lik-M-Aid.
  • They came out in 1963 in five flavors: cherry, grape, lemon, lime and orange.

Are SweeTarts still made?

Yes. SweeTarts are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for SweeTarts on Amazon.

If you like SweeTarts

  • Lemonhead (1962): Round lemon candy with a sweet coating, a sour layer and a hard center.
  • Zotz (1968): A hard candy with a fizzy, sour powder center that foams when you bite in.
  • Atomic Fireball (1954): A big, hard, fiery cinnamon jawbreaker.
  • Bottle Caps (1972): Tangy pressed candies shaped like soda bottle caps: grape, cola, orange, root beer and cherry.

See every candy from the 1960s or all hard and tangy candy.

Frequently asked questions

When did SweeTarts come out?

SweeTarts were first made in 1962, by Menlo F. Smith, Sunline Inc..

Who makes SweeTarts now?

Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Are SweeTarts discontinued?

No. SweeTarts are still made by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

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Sources

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

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