[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NUT GOODIE BAR

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 100th 
Anniversary of the Nut Goodie Bar--one of my favorite candies that just 
so happens to be produced in Saint Paul, Minnesota in my congressional 
district. This delicious candy became an instant success when it was 
introduced by Pearson's Candy Company in 1912, and it continues to 
delight 100 years later.
  Honoring the 100th Anniversary of a candy as iconic as Pearson's Nut 
Goodie Bar is no small task. The company is releasing a limited time 
only candy, the Sea Salt Caramel Nut Goodie. Inspired by the ``Golden 
Ticket'' contest from Rohald Dahl's, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 
the wrappers for the special edition Nut Goodie have a code that can be 
entered to see if you have won a ``Too Goodie to Be True Factory 
Tour.'' The Minnesota State Fair even got involved in the celebration 
with a deep fried Nut Goodie Bar.
  Pearson's Candy Company has been a Minnesota institution since 1909, 
when it was founded by J. Edward Pearson and his brothers John Albert 
and Oscar F. Pearson. The company quickly became a leading producer of 
candy. In 1933 the Pearson brothers introduced the Salted Nut Roll, 
which continues to be a favorite to this day. The company moved to St. 
Paul in 1951 when they purchased the Trudeau Candy Company, which 
brought the famous Mint Pattie to its growing array of products. 
Recently, the Bun Bar was added to the tasty company offerings.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in paying tribute to the 100th 
Anniversary of the Nut Goodie Bar, and the proud employees who make 
them at Pearson's Candy Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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