What is Pine Bros products and what is it about?
In 1870 J. Herman Pine hung out a confectionery shingle on 8th Street above Walnut in Philadelphia and, along with his brother, sold their first batch of what they called 'Pine Brothers Glycerine Tablets.' In an attempt to relieve his own sore throat and those of his family members, Mr. Pine, a former German confectionery maker, determined that by combining the soothing natural qualities of glycerin with the healing properties of gum acacia, he could sooth and mitigate the mild discomfort of a sore throat. Add in some natural flavoring and a sweetener and voila, Pine Brothers Softish Throat Drops were born. "I have discovered something," Pine wrote, "which will give quick throat relief to thousands afflicted as I was." He added,"Perhaps I won't make much money out of this. But I can make people happy, and that's more important than money." Mr. Pine was being unduly modest, as his "discovery" would become one of the most successful, most delicious and most unique throat lozenges in the world. Nor has the recipe changed appreciably since it was first introduced to the public over 140 years ago.
In 1930 Pine Brothers was sold to the Life Savers Company and continued to flourish. Known for its 'soft drop consistency,' Pine Brothers lozenges became a favorite of adults and children alike. The product, which attracted healthiest sales in the eastern and northern states, due to its icy winters, reached its peak popularity in the 1970's. The company was sold by Life Savers, and then, having been re-sold and acquired a number of times, found itself essentially rudderless and under appreciated; this despite a legion of loyal consumers. Cost cutting changes were made to the original recipes, packaging became stale and marketing non-existent; Pine Brothers began to be made overseas. Sales declined.
Recently, Pine Brothers was acquired by the creator and former owner of Airborne, Victoria Knight-McDowell, for her new company 3 Sisters Home Products™. Much time and effort has been spent locating the original Pine Brothers recipes, redesigning the packaging, and creating an exciting yet classic new look. The natural product is once again being made in America, and is launching nationally in fall 2011. At which time old Mr. Pine, will succeed once again in "making people happy." God bless him!
Where can I buy Pine Bros Products?Find Pine Bros. at CVS, Walgreens, Billy Boy Candies, Kinny Drugs, or at many of your local drug and food stores. If your store doesn't yet carry it, ask your store manager to order it!
MyCouportiera has done it again <3 they have invited me to participate in a Pine Bros Giveaway and Scavenger Hunt beginning January 30th - February 3rd!
Over the course of the giveaway, prizes for the Pine Bros Scavenger Hunt will include: (3 winners each day will EACH receive)
- February 1, 2012
- - One puck of Wild Cherry
- - One puck Natural Honey
- - One bag Wild Cherry
- - One bag Natural Honey
- February 2, 2012
- - 4 pucks of Wild Cherry
- - 4 pucks of Natural Honey
- - 4 bags of Wild Cherry
- - 4 bags of Natural Honey
Over the course of the giveaway, prizes for the Pine Bros Giveaway will include: (GRAND PRIZE)
- February 3, 2012
- - 8 pack of Wild Cherry pucks
- - 8 pack of Natural Honey pucks
- - CVS gift card for $25 (blank)
- - Pine Bros. reusable tote with CVS green bag tag.
Please stay tuned for more information and how to enter beginning on Monday January 30th, 2012 at 8AM (est)
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