Just Born, founded in 1923, is a family-owned confectionery company that manufactures a wide variety of candies. Its brands include MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, ZOURS, TEENEE BEANEE, PEANUT CHEWS and PEEPS. The company s HOT TAMALES line includes a range of cinnamon-flavored candies that are exported to more than 20 markets, including China, South Africa, Australia and the Caribbean. Just Born s MIKE AND IKE brand includes various candies in grape, root bear, spearmint, banana and strawberry flavors. The company employs more than 600 associates and markets its candies in over 50 countries. It manufactures products with international-specific packaging for countries within Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. Additionally, Just Born makes monetary donations to more than 150 local charitable, educational and arts organizations. Just Born is located in Philadelphia.