A Brief History of the Candy Bar

Most people have had a craving for a candy bar at some point in their life. They're easily accessible at work, at home, or at the supermarket. It can give you a "pick me up" for a burst of energy. If you're hungry, it can curb your appetite until lunch or dinner. When you're feeling down, eating one can put a smile on your face. Chocolate, the prominent ingredient, has been around for hundreds of years, but it wasn't until the nineteenth century that it was developed into a werbegeschenk candy bar. Here is its brief history:

1500 BC to 400 BC

1500 BC to 400 BC - The Olmec Indians of the Eastern Mexico lowlands are thought to be the first people to grow cocoa beans as a domestic crop. It took hundreds of years before cocoa became widely used as a remedy and as an aphrodisiac, and so it became known as a food from the gods. The Aztecs used cacao beans as currency and as a drink for people with high social status. 

Europeans & Candy Bars

Europeans were first introduced to chocolate as a beverage, and they loved it so much that a chocolate house was opened in London in 1657 where drinks were served to the upper class. Within twenty years, chocolate was found in tea cakes and other sweets. It took almost ninety years after Europe discovered chocolate before it was introduced to the United States. Dr. James Baker and John Hanan built America's first chocolate mill, and soon after, they were making Baker's chocolate.

A Brief Account

    1830- A kind of solid chocolate was developed by a British company called Joseph Fry & Sons.

    1847- Fry's chocolate factory molded the first chocolate bar.

    1866- The Fry's Chocolate Cream bar is produced for mass sale.

    1900- Milton S. Hershey introduces the first Hershey milk chocolate bar in the United States. It sold for a      

               nickel.

    1920- The Baby Ruth candy bar is first sold. There is still an ongoing dialogue whether is was named after    

               President Cleveland's daughter or Babe Ruth.

    1923- Mounds, a double chocolate coconut concoction, is first made.

    1924- Milky Way is introduced.

    1928- Heath Bar, a chocolate coated toffee is introduced.

    1936- The 5th Avenue Bar is created.

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Hundreds of candy bars have come and gone. Some popular ones are: 100 Grand Bar, Almond Joy, Charleston Chew, Chunky, Clark Bar, Goo-Goo Clusters, Marathon Bar, Milkshake, Mr. Goodbar, Nestle Crunch, Oh Henry, Powerhouse, Seven-Up Bar, Skybar, Snickers, and Three Musketeers. Most candy bars are made with chocolate, but an occasional non-chocolate one becomes a favorite, such as Payday, Zero, and Zagnut. Time will tell which ones will be werbegeschenk favored by future generations.

Banana Cream Pie Bar

Dessert lovers swear by this curiously spot-on Banana Cream Pie Dessert Bar. Packed into 2 ounces of the finest Belgian chocolate, a rich vein of banana creamy goodness waits to treat your tongue to the smooth delicious sensation of real banana cream. It's the perfect combination werbegeschenke for real dessert connoisseurs.

Burton Morris Three Pack Bars

Try some smooth, creamy Belgian chocolate wrapped in unique limited-edition packaging by Burton Morris. This pack makes a fantastic gift for design freaks and chocolate lovers alike. Pick up a pack of three 2 ounce bars and enjoy a feast for the senses.

IT Bar- Milk Chocolate with Jalapenos

This is a spicy addition to IT, a signature line of bars that pairs premium Belgian chocolate with gourmet ingredients. Test your palette by indulging in this spicy delight. Share some with your friends or even use it while cooking-this bar pairs wonderfully with chili or as a topper for crusty bread. Trust us.

IT Bar- Milk Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs and Coffee

Another gourmet candy combining high quality Belgian chocolate with fresh gourmet mix-ins and fillings, this IT bar is a delicacy for anyone with a sweet tooth and a taste for the finer things in life. Rich cocoa nibs and coffee create a rich explosion of flavor-great for candy-loving adults who crave serious chocolate firepower.

IT Bar- Dark Chocolate Layered with Milk

Another rich IT dessert bar for an advanced palette. This unique combination of premium Belgian chocolate and gourmet add-ins pairs creamy milk chocolate with satisfying layers of dark chocolate. For those who refuse to choose between light and dark, make this werbegeschenke bar your go-to craving zapper.