National Junk Food Day: See which snack came out the decade you were born (2024)

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What snacks came out in 1953? ›

The 1950s brought treats including the Hot Tamales candies in 1950, Eggo Waffles and Cheez Whiz in 1953 and Trix Cereal in 1954.

1964: Pop-Tarts

This is every kid's favorite breakfast! Post and Kellogg's were racing to be the first to introduce this morning treat to the market, and Kellogg's won. Pop-Tarts were a big hit with busy kids—and parents.

Manufactured foods introduced in the 1920s include - Baby Ruth Candy Bar (1920). Wonder Bread (1920). Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink (1923). Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (1923).

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However, packaged snacks were not about to concede to the fast food trend. Peanut M&Ms, Atomic Fireballs, Certs Mints, Hot Tamales, PEZ candy, Pixy Stix, Smarties Candy Necklaces and Marshmallow Peeps were all candies developed during this decade.

1963 – SweeTARTS.

These sugary, sour candies have been a favorite for candy-lovers for over four decades.

Starburst chews were invented in the UK in 1960, but they were called "Opal Fruits." With a name change to "Starburst" when they came to the US in 1967, they were a hit here too. The four original flavors were strawberry, lemon, orange, and lime.

The Starburst Candy is like little gifts of happy chewiness. Ready to burst with that fruity and juicy candy flavour that only the iconic Starburst Candy can deliver! It started off in England in 1960 and was originally named "Opal Fruits".

1976 – Jelly Belly.

Though this company had been around for decades, it wasn't until 1976 that the breakthrough recipe for Mini Jelly Beans allowed for these colorful beans to be produced. The original flavors included Root Beer, Green Apple, Licorice, Cream Soda, Lemon, Tangerine, Very Cherry, and Grape.

In 17th century Britain, the seasoning was added to fish and meat meals that were cooked in pots. Interestingly, the oldest snack food discovered was Popcorn. It is over 7000 years old and originated in Peru and Mexico.

What candy bar was first sold in 1920? ›

On July 6, chicken lovers across the country recognize National Fried Chicken Day by feasting at a nearby restaurant, home, or an outdoor picnic.

National Junk Food Day is celebrated every year on July 21. Dedicated to the foods we like to snack on, this isn't your average cheat day. Today, you can eat junk food for every meal. Popularized in the U.S in the 1950s, junk foods are usually, by definition, high in fats, sugars, salt, and calories.

On July 18, National Caviar Day recognizes a seafood delicacy with roe on toast.

This candy just screams the 1950s! Peeps candy is composed of luscious-tasting marshmallow candy depicting some very sweet-looking chicks. Peeps' sweet squishiness came to warm our hearts in 1953.

The first color TV was introduced, as was the first transistor radio. Also debuting in 1953 were several iconic foodservice brands that are still a popular part of today's family-dining scene. Celebrating their 60th birthdays this year are The Original Pancake House, Bob Evans, and Denny's.

Recipe suggestions are: Jolly Jelly Ring; Custard Slices and Chocolate Flagship Celebrations. From my own magazine collection. In June 1953, Britain was still struggling to get back on its feet after World War Two. Many food items were still rationed including sugar, butter, cheese, margarine, cooking fats and meat.

In 1953 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey, and Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing became the first people to scale the summit of Mount Everest. A year to remember!