 The brand dates its origins to at least World War II, when it was one of the candies supplied to U.S. soldiers (made by Miller and Hollis).Haviland Thin Mints and related brands were acquired in 1961 by Deran which was in turn itself acquired in 1970 by Borden  which manufactured them for over twenty years.Under Deran and Borden the Mints were sold by youth to raise funds to attend YMCA summer camp.