How Werther’s Original Became the Go-To Candy of Grandparents
Mar 28, 2022 · George Edward Percival was the “Werther’s man.” In short, a Werther’s Original reference in an obituary is about as rare as the candy itself. But it does help illustrate a certain universally...
Werther's Original - Wikipedia
Werther's Original (from the original German: Werther's Echte) is a brand of caramel and butter confectionery owned by the German company August Storck, based in Berlin, Germany. The candy is popular [citation needed] in Europe and North America.
Why Do Grandparents Love Werther's Original? - Mashed
Oct 18, 2022 · August Storck, the owner of the Werther's brand, later began selling his sweet wares in the United States in 1977, and released the classic Werther's Originals a few years later in the 1980s (via Confectionary News).
Werther's Original "Grandfather" commercial (1995) - YouTube
May 23, 2020 · The all-time classic Werther's Original commercial. Seems to be the British version and several other languages' versions up but not this one (Canadian or Am...
The Werther’s Original Story
In the little town of Werther, Germany in 1909, the confectioner Gustav Nebel created the now iconic Butter Candy recipe. He took fresh cream, real butter, refined white sugar, brown rock sugar, a pinch of salt and plenty of time to create the now globally famous Butter Candy.
Commercials Helped Spark Grandparents' Love For Werther's Original
Feb 5, 2023 · The Guardian tells us that Werther's has begun to focus on a younger generation by replacing the classic "grandfather and grandson" duo with a father and son. In one advisement, a father gives his son a Werther's Original just before dropping him off at school.
Werther’s Original (History, Flavors, Pictures & Commercials)
Aug 20, 2021 · Werther’s Original first was invented around the year 1903 by a man named Gustav Nebel. He was an employee of a man named August Storck, who set up a candy company in the small town of Werther in the Westphalia region of Germany.
The History of Werther’s Original Candies - Back Then History
Sep 30, 2023 · In 1909, Gustave Nebel created a unique butter candy recipe in Werther, Germany using fresh cream, butter, two kinds of sugar, and salt. His recipe went on to form the basis of Werther’s Echte candies, which were later renamed “Werther’s Original” in the United States and elsewhere.
Commercials Helped Spark Grandparents' Love For Werther's Original
In a Werther's commercial from the '80s, an elderly grandfather reminisces about the good times he shared with his grandfather eating Werther's candies, explaining that nowadays, he shares the caramels with his grandson.
Werther's waves goodbye to grandpa | Advertising - The Guardian
Jul 10, 2006 · Werther's Original: grandfather campaign scrapped because it was thought to be too old-fashioned. The lovable grandfather at the heart of the Werther's Original advertising campaigns has been...