Sour Patch Kids, originally created in the early 70s at Jaret International by Frank Galatolie, under the name Mars Men. In the late 1970s, Cadbury and the Malaco Licorice Co. formed the Allen Candy Company in Canada to manufacture them. In 1985, they were re-branded to Sour Patch Kids, and are currently produced by Mondeleze International since they purchased Allen candy back in the early 90's. Sorry Cabbage Patch Kids, they seem to get the credit for these but thats not the case ;) Sour Patch Kids, Sour Sweet GONE! :)