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Carolyn Kruse

The Junior Mints Story: Made In Massachusetts

Author Carolyn Kruse

I learned something new today. So, I’m just here to pass it along. You can thank me later. It’s the Junior Mints story and their history here in the Bay State. Did you know this iconic movie theater candy was made in Massachusetts? I certainly didn’t know! There’s a factory right here in our own backyard. How did I not know that?

I know there have been plenty of awesome things and companies that are, or have been, made in Massachusetts. But honestly, this one took me by surprise. I just had to dig deeper for the greater good of mankind, and my sweet tooth.

The Junior Mints Story is Sweet Mass History

According to Only in Your State, Junior Mints have been produced in Cambridge for the past 75 years! Now, here’s a wicked fun fact in this Junior Mints story. The semi-sweet chocolate dots with creamy mint inside were born in 1949 and named after a Broadway show, “Junior Miss.” Where exactly are Junior Mints made in Massachusetts? There’s a factory in Cambridge that has been churning out the tasty delights in a building near Central Square.

I had no idea there were so many candy companies in this specific area of Cambridge back in the day. They called it Confectioners Row because the area was home to over 65 candy companies in the 1940s. I bet it smelled like heaven around there.

Who’s Your Daddy

You would hardly know the factory even existed if you didn’t look for the unassuming signage. Cambridge Brands is the name of the company, as discovered in an article from Boston.com. They reported that the plant is owned by Tootsie Roll Industries. Of all the original candy companies from the 40s, only the James O. Welch Company still remains. And they are the manufacturers of everybody’s favorite little chocolate mint.

The Cambridge factory is said to produce over 15 million Junior Mints daily. But Junior isn’t alone. The company also bangs out other movie theater faves, Charleston Chews and Sugar Babies. Oh, baby, I’m glad I don’t live nearby! What’s your favorite candy to have while watching a movie? And the name Junior Mints would imply there’s a senior. What happened to Daddy Mints? These are questions that might just keep me up at night. Pass the candy, would you?

11 Wicked Good Movies About Massachusetts Made In Massachusetts

  • 1. The Verdict

    In “The Verdict,” Boston becomes the backdrop for a gripping legal drama. Paul Newman delivers a knockout performance as a down-on-his-luck lawyer seeking redemption. With its gritty portrayal of the city’s legal system, this film will have you on the edge of your seat, rooting for justice to prevail. Fun Fact: the hospital in the movie is actually the Massachusetts State House!

  • 2. The Heat

    “The Heat” brings the laughs and Boston’s mean streets together. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy light up the screen as an odd-couple detective duo. With hilarious banter and wild action, this buddy cop comedy proves that Boston’s crime-fighting can be just as entertaining as its chowder.

    Fun Fact: The FBI headquarters is filmed in the old Boston Herald building (now a Whole Foods) in the South End.

  • 3. The Friends of Eddie Coyle

    Fun fact: During the filming of “The Friends of Eddie Coyle” in Boston, the production team sought an authentic feel by shooting scenes in real local establishments. They even filmed a bank robbery scene in an actual bank, causing genuine confusion among customers who were unaware of the movie’s production. Talk about blurring the lines between fiction and reality!

  • 4. Chappaquiddick

    Fun fact: While “Chappaquiddick” explores the infamous events surrounding Ted Kennedy on Chappaquiddick Island, the film was actually shot on Martha’s Vineyard. Despite the switch in locations, the filmmakers meticulously recreated the iconic Dike Bridge and surrounding areas to capture the essence of the historical events.

  • 5. Boston Strangler

    “A house in Belmont, Massachusetts, stood in for the home of reporter Loretta McLaughlin. That same day, the Winn Brook Elementary School was transformed into the Cambridge Police Department for second unit filming. The school was paid $5,000 to be in the film,” according to imdb.com

  • 6. Once Around

    I love this movie. I hate Holly Hunter’s accent. But I LOVE this movie.

  • 7. Coda

    according to IMDB: “The majority of the movie takes place in Massachusetts in autumn, yet the leaves on the trees are green. By October, all of the leaves would have changed colors or dropped entirely. The summer-appropriate costumes and the late evening light also reveal that the movie wasn’t filmed in fall.”

  • 8. The Perfect Storm

    God HELP US ALL WITH DIANE LANE’S ACCENT. Clooney didn’t even attempt it. Smart choice, George.

  • 9. Love Story

    SORRY! I said it! I do not love this movie, but I love Boston in the late 60s and early 70s. So it made the cut.

  • 10. Blown Away

    Fun Fact: The ball game the Boston Police are watching during the funeral scene was from Sunday July 25, 1993, Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, showing a Mo Vaughn grand slam off Rick Honeycutt. The Red Sox would defeat the Athletics 8-1, according to IMDB.

  • 11. American Woman

    This is a TERRIFIC movie and not just because a lot of it was filmed in my hometown, Canton. The bar scene was shot at the now-closed Big D’s Neponset Cafe.

 

Born and raised at Country 1025. Carolyn is a concert-lovin’ country music fan. Plus, an avid New England sports fan. Count Kruser in for standup comedy, movies, and cosmos, but family is #1 for her. Wife, mother of 2- plus Zoey the dog, unpaid cook, cleaner and organizer of chaos. Kruser likes to write about country music, New England lifestyle and trending topics.

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