Everyday we consume our food and go about our lives. Yet behind each piece of food we eat, there is a hidden history. Each vegetable, piece of candy, and slice of bread has a unique origin story that, over time, has often been forgotten or disregarded.
Skittles might not be everyone’s favorite candy, but the chewy, fruit flavored pellets are undoubtedly one of the most popular candies in the United States. From its ambiguous conception to its mass production in America, skittles has one of the most enigmatic histories of any candy on the market.
In the first installment of “The History Of” Series Liam Shalon and Leila Tjiang delve into the mysterious origin story behind Skittles.
