Photos: An inside look at Peeps production
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions of the brightly-colored candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections.
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process April 10 at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa.
The Just Born factory where Peeps marshmallow treats are made is seen in Bethlehem, Pa.
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A box of Peeps marshmallow treats moves through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Workers monitor Peeps marshmallow treats as they move through the manufacturing process April 10 at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa.
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process April 10 at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa. The company also makes Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews.
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process.
Workers package Peeps marshmallow treats at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa.
Sugar is unloaded during the Peeps marshmallow manufacturing process April 10 at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa.
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A worker monitors Peeps marshmallow treats as they move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process in Bethlehem, Pa.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the square.