 1949 - Jolly Rancher Candy Company founded. 1966 - Jolly Rancher sold to Beatrice Foods. 1983 - Leaf acquires Jolly Rancher. 1996 - Hershey acquires Leaf North America including JOLLY RANCHER candy brands. 1997 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER Sugar Free Hard Candy. 1997 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER Jelly Beans. 1999 - JOLLY RANCHER Jelly Beans formula was improved to intensify fruit flavor. 1999 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER Lollipops. 2001 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER Fruit Chew Lollipops. 2001 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER Fruit Chews Candy. 2002 - Blue Raspberry is added to the JOLLY RANCHER Hard Candy flavor assortment. 2003 - Hershey introduces convenient Blister Pack for on-the-go JOLLY RANCHER Hard Candy enjoyment. 2004 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER SCREAMING SOURS Candies. 2004 - Bold Fruit Smoothie and Fruit 'n' Sour flavors of hard candy are added in a peg bag. 2004 - Hershey introduces Creepy Fruity shaped lollipops for Halloween. 2004 - Hershey introduces JOLLY RANCHER ROCKS Hard Candies, bite-size candies with bold JOLLY RANCHER flavor. 2005 - Hershey introduces new Bold Fruit Smoothie JOLLY RANCHER Jelly Beans. 2006 - Hershey introduces new JOLLY RANCHER Sour Blasts candy and JOLLY RANCHER Double Blasts candy. |