5th Avenue (candy) facts for kids
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A candy bar with layers of crunchy peanut butter covered in milk chocolate
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| Type | Chocolate Bar |
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| Owner | The Hershey Company |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1936 |
| Markets | United States |
| Previous owners | Luden's |
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The 5th Avenue is a yummy candy bar that has crunchy peanut butter layers covered in smooth chocolate. It was first made in 1936. Today, The Hershey Company makes and sells this popular treat.
This candy bar is a bit like other famous peanut butter and chocolate bars. For example, it's similar to the Clark Bar and the Butterfinger candy bar.
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How the 5th Avenue Candy Bar Started
The 5th Avenue candy bar was created in 1936 by a company called Luden's. At that time, Luden's was known for its cough drops. The candy bar got its name from a main street in Reading, Pennsylvania, where the Luden's company was located.
Who Owns 5th Avenue Now?
Many years later, in 1986, The Hershey Company bought the Luden's brands, including the 5th Avenue candy bar. Even though it hasn't been advertised much since 1993, you can still find this classic candy bar in many stores today.
What's Inside the Bar?
When the 5th Avenue candy bar first came out, it had almonds on top. But in the 1990s, the almonds were removed. This change helped the company save money on making the candy bars. Now, it's just crunchy peanut butter covered in chocolate.
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