A Taste of Vacation
Whether you feel like a nut or not, experience a vacation for your tastebuds with sweet coconut covered in rich chocolate candy.
ALMOND JOY vs. MOUNDS
What's the difference? While these two coconutty treats are often found side-by-side, they've got different ingredients - and passionate fans!
Both ALMOND JOY and MOUNDS Candy feature a sweet coconut center. ALMOND JOY Candy includes a crunchy whole almond and a chocolate candy coating. MOUNDS Candy has no nuts and a dark chocolate candy coating.
Which Came First?
MOUNDS Candy was created by Peter Halajian in 1920, while ALMOND JOY Candy made its debut in 1946. Both coconutty confections joined The Hershey Company as licensed products in 1988.
Did You Know?
The U.S. military made about 80% of all MOUNDS Candy purchases during World War II because the candy was so popular among the soldiers.
Coconutty ALMOND JOY and MOUNDS Recipes
ALMOND JOY Frequently Asked Questions
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ALMOND JOY bars were invented in 1946 by Peter Paul, Inc. in Connecticut, 26 years after the company first released MOUNDS bars.
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The TV commercial was produced in 1976 and first aired in January 1977.
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ALMOND JOY Bars, along with MOUNDS Bars, have been licensed and made by The Hershey Company since 1988.
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ALMOND JOY Bars were originally produced in Naugatuck, Connecticut. In 2007, manufacturing was moved to Stuarts Draft, Virginia, where The Hershey Company currently produces the bars today. In 2024, both ALMOND JOY Bars and MOUNDS Bars will transition to the Hershey plant in Robinson, Illinois.
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An ALMOND JOY Bar's main ingredients include crunchy almonds, sweet coconut and creamy chocolate candy.
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Yes, ALMOND JOY Bars are gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products. See all gluten free Hershey products.
MOUNDS Frequently Asked Questions
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MOUNDS chocolate coconut bars were first produced in 1920, while ALMOND JOY candies were produced in 1946. MOUNDS bars are made of sweet coconut and dark chocolate and ALMOND JOY bars, like their predecessor the Dreams bar, contains sweet coconut and whole almonds in a chocolate candy coating.
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The MOUNDS Bar, featuring sweet coconut covered in dark chocolate, was first produced by Peter Paul, Inc. in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1920.
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At the center of each MOUNDS bar is shredded, sweetened coconut, which is then covered with dark chocolate candy.
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Since 2007, MOUNDS chocolate coconut bars have been produced at The Hershey Company plant in Stuart's Draft, Virginia. In 2024, both MOUNDS Bars and ALMOND JOY Bars will transition to the Hershey plant in Robinson, Illinois.
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MOUNDS dark chocolate coconut candy bars come in a variety of sizes ranging from a 1.75-ounce candy bar to a 11.3-ounce snack size bag.
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Yes, MOUNDS candies are gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products. See all gluten free Hershey products.
