The JUST BORN Candy Company - makers of delights such as  Goldenburg Peanut Chews,  Mike ‘N’ Ikes,  Hot Tamales & other items - was founded in 1923. 

The company got its name when founder Sam Born displayed in his store window a sign advertising freshly-made candies, declaring them "just born". 

HOT TAMALES: One of the famous confections 

produced since 1950, that are the #1 sugar cinnamon candy in the U.S. Each small red candy has just 7 calories and 0 grams of fat.

MIKE 'N' IKES: Several theories exist about how this candy got its name, from a naming contest, to a 1937 song titled "Mike and Ike (The Twins)" and after a Vaudeville act "Mike and Ike, We're Just Alike". 

If you lined up each piece of M & I candy 

produced in one year end-to-end, they would reach around the earth 3 times! Each M & I chewy candy has only 6 calories and 0 grams of fat.

PEANUT CHEWS: Were first sold in and around Philadelphia by the Goldenberg Candy Company. They were developed during World War I and used by the U.S. Military as a high-energy ration bar enjoyed by the troops.

JUST BORN also manufactures the line of Teenee 

Beanee Jelly beans - and here's a few hints about another popular item: they're fluffy...yellow...

chicken-shaped...yes, PEEPS! 

Check out their website for more info - but 

here's something we think is cool; they 

have a PEEPS STORE at the National Harbor in Maryland (across the water from Old Town, Alexandria), just off the Beltway past the Woodrow Wilson Bridge! (No, sadly I haven't been yet, but I hear it's fun to visit).