FAQs
In reply to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the candy manufacturer stated, "Sadly, Butterfinger BB's were discontinued due to low sales." Despite the clear-cut answer, others have their own opinions on the discontinuation, such as the possibility that the snacks pose a choking hazard.
Why is it called a Butterfinger? ›
His Curtiss Candy Company, based in Chicago, ran a contest to name the bar. At the time sportscasters began using the term “butterfingers” to describe players who couldn't hold onto the ball. A Chicago man who described himself as a klutz submitted the name “Butterfinger” for the bar and it was a winner.
Is Butterfinger still owned by Nestle? ›
NORTH AMERICA–The Ferrero Group has entered into an agreement to purchase Nestlé's U.S. confectionery business for $2.8 billion in cash.
How unhealthy is a Butterfinger? ›
Not to mention, they're known to stick in your teeth, which can cause cavities. This 240-calorie treat has nine grams of fat, seven of which are saturated. One regular Butterfinger contain 275 calories, 29 grams of sugar, and 11 grams of fat, six of which are saturated.
Is Butterfingers out of business? ›
In January 2018, Nestlé announced plans to sell over twenty of its US confectionery brands (including Butterfinger) to Italian chocolatier Ferrero SpA, for $2.8 billion. The deal was finalized in March 2018, and the newly acquired brands were folded into the operations of the Ferrero Candy Company.
What is the most unhealthy candy bar? ›
Here are the top five candy bars to avoid:
- 3 Musketeers.
- Milky Way.
- Baby Ruth.
- Chocolatey PayDay. They're like a normal PayDay bar wrapped in chocolate.
- Mr. Goodbar.
Fry & Sons and currently manufactured by Cadbury. Launched in 1866—nineteen years after Fry's created the first moulded, solid chocolate eating bar (in 1847)— Fry's Chocolate Cream is the first mass-produced chocolate bar and is the world's oldest chocolate bar brand.
Why are Butterfingers gross now? ›
The company began with Butterfinger and reworked the formula to use bigger peanuts, more milk and cocoa, and fewer hydrogenated oils. The new version also no longer incorporates the chemical preservative TBHQ.
What candy is similar to a Butterfinger? ›
Similar to the Butterfinger, the Clark Bar has a crispy peanut butter and spun taffy core.
Where is the Butterfinger factory? ›
In 1990, RJR Nabisco sold the Curtiss brands to Nestlé. The Baby Ruth / Butterfinger factory, built in the 1960s, is located at 3401 Mt. Prospect Rd. in Franklin Park, Illinois.
In 1990, RJR Nabisco sold the Curtiss brands to Nestlé. Ferrero acquired Nestlé USA's confectionery brands, including Baby Ruth, in 2018. Ferrero folded production of the acquired brands into the Ferrara Candy Company. Ferrara relaunched Baby Ruth in December 2019.
What did Bart Simpson say about Butterfinger? ›
Each commercial closes with Bart saying the catchphrase, "Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!".
Why were chocolate babies discontinued? ›
By the late 80s early 90s, Chocolate Babies disappeared from candy shelves. Perhaps the candy was thought of as racist and not PC, and/or also made parents uncomfortable that the most popular way to eat these candies was to bite the heads off of the little babies.
What is the difference between Chico stick and Butterfinger? ›
The Butterfinger is the more delicate of the two, with a more refined, buttery flavor. The Chick-O-Stick is denser and, especially as it ages, has a tendency to become stick-in-your-molars chewy after the first couple of chomps.
Did they discontinue Butterfinger Bells? ›
The Ferrero SpA, who has recently taken over Butterfinger, has elected to discontinue the Butterfinger Jingles. This holiday treat has brought joy to families and friends across the country.
