History
Epperson changed the name of his treat to "Popsicle" after his children’s frequent requests for "Pop’s ‘sicle" and applied for a patent. The patent for frozen ice on a stick was issued August 19, 1924. Around 1925, Epperson sold the rights to the brand name Popsicle to the Joe Lowe Company in New York. By 1928, Epperson had earned royalties on more than 60 million Popsicle ice pops.
The popularity of the Popsicle brand continued to soar through the 1950s. Many families moved to the suburbs and could afford modern conveniences, like refrigerator/freezers. It was at this time that the Popsicle multi-pack was introduced and sold in grocery stores.
Products
Multi-packs:
- Regular and Sugar Free Ice Pops
- Regular and No Sugar Added Creamsicle
- Regular, Fat Free and No Sugar Added Fudgsicle
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Pop Ups
Single Serve:
- Bars
- Creamsicle
- Fudgsicle
- Pops
- Pop Ups
