The History of Jawbreakers – a comfit and a bubble-gum all in one

Jawbreakers was invented in the early 1900’s by two brothers named Thomas and James Bowers. They were both born in 1883 and grew up in the small town of Newburgh, Indiana. Their father was a candy maker who had been making jawbreakers since he immigrated from Germany. He eventually opened his own shop where he sold them under the name “Bowers Brothers”. In 1912, they moved their business to Chicago, Illinois.

In 1917, Thomas died at age 37 after contracting Spanish influenza. His brother James continued running the company until he passed away in 1952. After that, his son took over the company and renamed it “Thomas Bowers Inc.”. By the 1960’s, the company was selling about $100 million worth of jawbreakers per year.

In 1969, Thomas Bowers Inc. merged with Hershey Co., creating what would become known today as Hershey Foods Corporation. Hershey acquired the rights to the brand name “Jawbreaker”, but Thomas Bowers Inc. kept the trademark.

Today, Jawbreakers are still manufactured in the same facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that Thomas Bowers built back in 1912.

1. They are sweet!

Jawbreakers are a type of candy that has been around since the early 1900s. They were first created by the Hershey Company in Pennsylvania, USA. They have been a favourite among children ever since.

2. They are chewy!

The chewiness of jawbreakers comes from the fact that they are covered in sugar. This gives them a nice texture and makes them easy to eat.

3. They are fun!

They come in different shapes and sizes, making them perfect for playing games. Kids can play a game where they try to get their mouth full without swallowing any of the candies.