![]() That’s how much America treasures its sweets. Mounds bars stayed in production throughout World War II despite sugar shortages and compromised supply lines. Then, in 1929, the Peter Paul Manufacturing Company purchased rights to the treat, and large-scale production began. This sugary creation from the 1920s hails from West Haven, Connecticut.Ĭandy maker Vincent Nitido originally sold them for just 5 cents each. Mounds bars are packed with sweetened, shredded coconut and coated in rich chocolate. While we may never know what gives these creamy milk chocolate bars their unique flavor, Milton was right when he said, “There’s a smile in every Hershey Bar.” They keep us smiling to this day. That’s pretty much all we know about this process because the rest of the recipe is a closely guarded trade secret. Created by Milton Hershey using his “Hershey Process,” the first bars blended in fresh milk from local farms. This turn-of-the-century treat, considered the best American chocolate, was the first mass-produced chocolate bar in the United States. ![]() “The Great American Chocolate Bar”) was first released in 1900. The OG of the bunch, the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar (a.k.a. Now, this is some fun-and mouthwatering-history to read. We wanted to find out, so we dug deep into candy bar history and built a timeline for you to enjoy. But where did these treats originate? What’s their story? ![]() Candy bars are everywhere, and there’s an endless variety of them. ![]() One of the most interesting history lessons (or the best one, if you’re a chocolate fan) is the candy bar. Learn the story behind your favorite chocolate candy bars in this timeline of the most beloved and craved treats, over a century in the making. ![]()
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