A lifetime ago, back when grades mattered and I had dreams of conquering the world, I had a five pack-a-day habit. Luckily, it was just a gum habit. It’s a good thing that Trident was there to keep my teeth cavity free! Long before I was arouond, the American Chicle Company developed Trident in response to…
Snickers. Three Musketeers. Pay Day. What do these candy bars have in common? A sweet, sticky nougat. While it seems a like a common flavor these days, Toblerone was actually the first confectioner to add the filling to their chocolate. In 1909, they patented their famous milk chocolate with nougat creation. It all started in…
At 15 years old, few of us know exactly what we want to do with our lives. And for those who do, perhaps even fewer actually follow through. We change our minds, life throws us curve balls, and sometimes it’s just not all it’s cracked up to be. But for Milton S. Hershey it was…
Have you ever seen the Milky Way? It’s the galaxy that houses our solar system, and sometimes, you can see it streaking across the sky on a dark night. It’s difficult to imagine exactly how large it is, knowing that it contains the sun, the Earth, and all its hovering planets. At minimum, there are an…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear Milky Way? Do you look up to the stars and think of the galaxy far, far away? Or (like me) do you think of biting into a chocolate covered layer of caramel? Whether it’s the former or the latter, you’ll be surprised that the…
As a child, I’d often accompany my mom on her grocery store runs. Why? With the hope that we would stand in the check out aisle just long enough for me to convince her to buy me a candy bar. My odds weren’t great, I only succeeded about three times out of ten, but it…
When starting a company, we all dream of hitting it big or creating something with a lasting impact in the business world. Of course, most of us would settle for even temporary success. So how does a company achieve excellence and maintain it for over 75 years? M&M’s has transcended being called a food company…
One of the biggest mysteries in candy: who is Mike and Ike? Or more accurately, where did their names come from? Headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Just Born company produces Mike and Ike candies as well as Hot Tamale’s, Peeps, and various other candies. Mike and Ike was created by Sam Born, a Russian immigrant…
For over a hundred years, one company has dominated the market of one of the world’s favorite sweet treats. At the supermarket, millions of people reach for that same tried and true brand that never ceases to warm hearts despite its cool, sweet taste: Blue Bell. Blue Bell has been a staple in the ice…
The original “duck lips” began in the form of two chips by the name of Pringles. The popular chip brand has been at the root of tons of fun and crunchy deliciousness since its creation in 1968. Though rather young, the chip became a staple in snack foods very quickly and hasn’t slowed down since….