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'''Combos Snacks''', invented in the mid 1970s, are a snack food created and distributed by [[Mars, Incorporated]], and sold throughout [[North America]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Pederson|first=Jay P.|title=International directory of company histories|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=VxS7AAAAIAAJ&q=%22combos+snacks%22&dq=%22combos+snacks%22&hl=en&ei=Kf65TJ7wHuWMnAevxI3sDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFkQ6AEwCA|year=1998|publisher=St. James Press|isbn=1-55862-363-9|page=528}}</ref> Though the pretzel form was produced first, Combos were first released in cracker form. They are also available with tortilla shells. |
'''Combos Snacks''', invented in the mid 1970s, are a snack food created and distributed by [[Mars, Incorporated]], and sold throughout [[North America]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Pederson|first=Jay P.|title=International directory of company histories|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=VxS7AAAAIAAJ&q=%22combos+snacks%22&dq=%22combos+snacks%22&hl=en&ei=Kf65TJ7wHuWMnAevxI3sDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFkQ6AEwCA|year=1998|publisher=St. James Press|isbn=1-55862-363-9|page=528}}</ref> Though the pretzel form was produced first, Combos were first released in cracker form. They are also available with tortilla shells. I loved them as a child! |
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Revision as of 13:44, 7 July 2012
Combos, officially called Combos Snacks, invented in the mid 1970s, are a snack food created and distributed by Mars, Incorporated, and sold throughout North America. They are cylindrical tubes of cracker, pretzel, or tortilla, available with various fillings.
History
Combos Snacks, invented in the mid 1970s, are a snack food created and distributed by Mars, Incorporated, and sold throughout North America.[1] Though the pretzel form was produced first, Combos were first released in cracker form. They are also available with tortilla shells. I loved them as a child!
Production
Combos are produced by forming a soft bread-like dough, which is hollowed out into a tube-shaped form. A cutter slices the dough into bite-sized lengths. The snacks are then baked, cooled, and filled with the appropriate filling.
Advertising
In 2006, Combos worked with TBWA and Agency.com to create the Man Mom campaign,[2][3] and in 2008, Combos worked with Agency.com to create the Combos Nation campaign. Combos is an official sponsor of Kyle Busch, NASCAR driver of the fix 18 Toyota Camry.[4] It is the official cheese-filled snack of NASCAR.[5] It also sponsered the 77 doran racing daytona prototype driven by Paul Tracy and neurosurgeon Jim Lowe
Current flavors
- Cheddar Cheese Pretzel
- Cheddar Cheese Cracker
- Nacho Cheese Pretzel
- Pepperoni Pizza Cracker
- Pizzeria Pretzel
- Zesty Salsa Tortilla
- Jalapeño Cheddar Tortilla
- Buffalo Blue Cheese Pretzel (Limited Edition)
Discontinued flavors
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Cracker
- Cheeseburger Cracker
- Mustard Pretzel
- Peanut Butter Cracker
- Peanut Butter Pretzel[6]
References
- ^ Pederson, Jay P. (1998). International directory of company histories. St. James Press. p. 528. ISBN 1-55862-363-9.
- ^ "2007 Creativity Award Winner: Combos "Man Mom" Campaign - The Creativity Awards". Creativity Online. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ "Combo Snacks: What Your Mom Would Feed You If Your Mom Were A Man". Adpunch. 2007-05-25. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ "NASCAR Daily News Headlines * June 3, 2008". Insiderracingnews.com. 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ Official Release (2008-12-22). "Mars' multiyear contract extends NASCAR brand - Dec 22, 2008". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/07/ode-to-combos-pizzeria-pretzel-pepperoni-pizza-cracker.html
7. Relient K's EP song "Combos and Skittles"
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