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Bob Born, the 'Father of Peeps' and Hot Tamale candies, has died

Born, a candy company executive known as the "Father of Peeps" for mechanizing the process to make marshmallow chicks, has died. He was 98.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2023

‘Father of Peeps’ marshmallow candies Bob Born dies at 98

Bob Born ran Just Born Quality Confections and mechanized the process of manufacturing the candy treats. The company churns out 5.5 million Peeps a day.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2023

'Father of Peeps' marshmallow candies Bob Born dies at 98

Ira “Bob” Born, a candy company executive known as the “Father of Peeps” for mechanizing the process to make the marshmallow chicks, has died

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023