If You See a Hole at the Top of a Lollipop Stick, this is What it Means

Another hundred years would pass before lollipops, and their production would see another reboot. In 1908 Racine Confectionary Machine Co. introduced an automated lollipop production machine. The machine allowed for around 4,200 lollipops with sticks to be made per hour. However, a few years later, Samuel Born invented a similar machine known as the “Born Sucker Machine.” He was awarded the keys to the city of San Fransisco for his “innovation.” It differed from previous models because it inserted sticks into the candy rather than on the end of a stick.

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Creating Lollipops with Hollow Sticks
Variations of lollipops have been around for centuries. Some were made with fruits and nuts, others pure sugar, and eventually, most also had added and artificial flavors. Sometimes, lollipops even added dyes to make the candy more aesthetically pleasing for children. Over the last few decades, one thing has changed about the packaging for lollipops. Some lollipops, like Tootsie Pop and Dum Dums, had solid paper sticks. While better for the environment than their plastic counterparts, the paper sticks, to some extent, actually inhibited consumers’ ability to enjoy the product.