Have you ever wondered who invented the first American candy machine? Oliver Chase was the man who took this revolutionary step, invented a lozenge cutter, and changed the history of candy-making forever. In this article, we’ll explore how an American pharmacist managed to change the country’s modern candy industry. The Confectionery Industry in the 19th…
Today, Coca-Cola is considered to be the most famous carbonated soft drink in the world. Coca-Cola remains the drink of choice for billions of people, and it is hard to imagine life without it. Have you ever wondered who managed to create such an iconic drink that rules the world? We have to thank John…
Pepsi is a favorite refreshing drink for many of us. However, did you know that it has been on the market for more than a century now? The creator of the iconic Pepsi drink is Caleb Bradham. He used his knowledge and devotion and eventually created one of the most famous refreshing drinks today. Early…
Have you ever wondered who created the all-time favorite Nutella? Or who came up with the idea of the iconic and luxurious Ferrero Rocher? We have to thank Michele Ferrero for all those sweet inventions that changed the lives of billions of people. Some people call Michele the real-life Willy Wonka. Young Ferrero managed to…
John Cadbury is known to be a famous and successful businessman and the creator of the all-time favorite chocolate manufacturer brand, Cadbury. After hard work in developing a chocolate bar, he managed to create something unique that has been around for more than 200 years now. He was not only a good chocolatier but also…
Chocolate has become an unaffordable part of our lives. It became not only a treat but our “friend” in good and bad times. Chocolate has been part of our lives for as long as we can remember. However, at first, chocolate was only consumed as a beverage. We do not know for sure when it…
Nestle is a world-famous conglomerate. We have all heard about it and used its products. Nestle products include baby food, ice cream, frozen food, medical food, and most importantly, confectionery and snacks. However, it is interesting to see who stands behind this successful, multinational company and who is responsible for creating the products people around…
Milton S. Hershey was an American chocolate maker, businessman, and philanthropist. He managed to create the caramel using fresh milk and produce everybody’s favorite milk chocolate. He exemplifies how failures can be turned into a lesson, an opportunity, and a huge success. And the story goes on… Milton Hershey – Early Life and Family Milton…
HB Reese Early life Harry Burnett “HB Reese” was born May 24, 1879, in Frosty Hill, PA. He was raised on a farm and, as an adult, worked as a farmer. He was ambitious and hard-working as a kid. From a young age, he worked the land and milked cows. Reese loved music very much….
William Wrigley Jr Early childhood William Wrigley Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 30th, 1861. His parents were William and Mary A. Ladley. His father was the founder and president of the Wrigley Manufacturing Company, and the main product that he manufactured was Wrigley’s Scouring Soap. From a young age, William Wrigley Jr….