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  • A vintage Peanut King sign in Richard Green Co.'s window. The Indianapolis company got its start in 1957 selling peanut vending machines. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    A vintage Peanut King sign in Richard Green Co.'s window. The Indianapolis company got its start in 1957 selling peanut vending machines.

  • Company founder Richard Green, 75, and son, Rick, 43, amid their merchandise. The company sells almost anything necessary to the food-concessions business. -

    Company founder Richard Green, 75, and son, Rick, 43, amid their merchandise. The company sells almost anything necessary to the food-concessions business.

  • Cooked mixed nuts are packed and ready to be shipped. The company roasts 20 kinds of nuts for clients all over the state. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    Cooked mixed nuts are packed and ready to be shipped. The company roasts 20 kinds of nuts for clients all over the state.

  • Among the company's products are snow cone syrups. It also sells cotton candy sugar and popcorn salt. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    Among the company's products are snow cone syrups. It also sells cotton candy sugar and popcorn salt.

  • Richard Green shows a hot peanut machine that was used during the 1904 World's Fair in New York. Richard Green spent $15 on his first peanut vending machine. He charged a nickel a handful. -

    Richard Green shows a hot peanut machine that was used during the 1904 World's Fair in New York. Richard Green spent $15 on his first peanut vending machine. He charged a nickel a handful.

  • The Richard Green Co. museum features many artifacts from the early days of sweets vending. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    The Richard Green Co. museum features many artifacts from the early days of sweets vending.

  • Jerry Belcher salts 300 pounds of freshly cooked filberts. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is among Richard Green Co.'s customers. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    Jerry Belcher salts 300 pounds of freshly cooked filberts. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is among Richard Green Co.'s customers.

  • Employee Jay Hess makes popcorn, which is more profitable than many other snacks, the Greens say. - IBJ Photo by: Robin Jerstad

    Employee Jay Hess makes popcorn, which is more profitable than many other snacks, the Greens say.