From humble beginnings to one of the world’s most famous chocolate producers. Very few companies have stood the test of time, especially for almost 200 years like Cadbury has, but where did it all start? In 1824, John Cadbury set aside his roots as a simple Quaker and went into business selling coffee and tea in Birmingham,…
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…
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…