First made1920s
Made by thenHollywood Brands
Made by nowThe Hershey Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars
What it is
Caramel, peanut and almond nougat in a white fudge coating. The white color is its trademark.
The story
- 1920s: first made by Hollywood Brands.
- 1967: Consolidated Foods takes over.
- 1988: Huhtamaki (Leaf) takes over.
- 1996: Hershey takes over.
Fun facts
- It began as the "Double Zero" and became Zero in 1934.
- The white coating melts at a higher temperature than chocolate, which made it a summer favorite in the South before air conditioning.
Is Zero bar still made?
Yes. Zero bar is still made, by The Hershey Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Zero bar on Amazon.
If you like Zero bar
- Butterfinger (1923): A flaky, layered peanut butter crisp center in a chocolate-flavored coating.
- Charleston Chew (1922): Marshmallow-flavored nougat in a chocolate-flavored coating.
- Heath bar (1928): A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating.
- Baby Ruth (1920): Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating.
See every candy from the 1920s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did Zero bar come out?
Zero bar was first made in the 1920s, by Hollywood Brands.
Who makes Zero bar now?
The Hershey Company.
Is Zero bar discontinued?
No. Zero bar is still made by The Hershey Company.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Zero bar is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
