SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Guinness World Record for The World’s Largest Lollypop has been broken by See’s Candies. Guinness World Records adjudicator Amanda Mochan declared this new record at the See’s Lollypop Factory in Burlingame, CA on July 18, 2012. The award winning 7,000 pound chocolate lollypop will be on display at Justin Herman Plaza (One Market St., San Francisco) on July 20, 2012 from 10 am – 4 pm in honor of National Lollypop Day. The lollypop will be on display for a second time on July 29, 2012 at AT&T Park in the Seals Plaza (Marine Gate) during a San Francisco Giants – LA Dodgers game.
“We are so pleased to have created a larger than life version of our favorite candy-on-a-stick,” says See’s Candies CEO Brad Kinstler. “This accomplishment is a testament to our extraordinary production team, who spent many hours designing and constructing the world’s largest lollypop. We can’t wait to showcase this record breaking lollypop on National Lollypop Day to our customers in San Francisco.”
In addition to creating the world’s largest lollypop, See’s Candies is celebrating National Lollypop Day by giving away* their famous Gourmet Lollypops at over 200 retail shop locations across the U.S.
See’s Candies has produced lollypops for the past 80 years, and the current range includes the signature Chocolate, Vanilla, Café Latte, and Butterscotch flavors. A perennial customer favorite, See’s sells over one million pounds of lollypops a year!
Lollypop lovers can also enter See’s Candies National Lollypop Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of See’s Lollypop Factory in Burlingame, CA. The Grand Prize includes round-trip airfare for two and three nights at a San Francisco hotel. Ten other lucky entrants will also win $50 See’s Candies gift cards. Consumers can enter the sweepstakes from July 5, 2012 through July 22, 2012 by visiting www.sees.com/lollypopsweepstakes or completing an entry form at any of See’s retail shop locations.**
See’s Candies will also offer boxes of its gourmet lollypops at reduced prices from July 16 - July 23***.
About See’s Candies:
See’s Candies has been producing fresh chocolates and candies since 1921. With more than 200 shops throughout the U.S., See’s acquires the freshest and finest grade ingredients to make over 100 varieties of candies including the signature Milk Chocolate Bordeaux™ and the classic Butter Cream. See’s reputation for friendly, old-fashioned service remains unrivaled and yes... you always receive a free sample! For the location of the See’s Candy Shop nearest you, call toll-free (800) 347-7337 or log onto www.sees.com.
* While Supplies Last
** Winners will be randomly selected on August 26, 2012. Restrictions apply. See complete rules at www.sees.com/sweepstakesrules.
*** Discounted pricing not available in Licensee locations
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