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Did You Know?

JOLLY RANCHER Candy got its start in 1949 at the JOLLY RANCHER Company, founded 
by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen of Golden, Colorado. The hard candies joined The Hershey 
Company in 1996, and since then we’ve added lollipops, gummies and more!

jolly rancher original flavors hard candy beside a cluster of grapes
pair of unwrapped jolly rancher original flavors gummies

What's in a Name?

The name ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ was chosen to let consumers know they were a friendly, 
western company.

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Family Fun Hits Overdrive

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Promotion ends 12/31/2024. 18+, U.S. only. Other limitations and restrictions apply. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor, or administrator of this contest. Nintendo trademarks are properties of Nintendo.

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