![]() ![]() 1911 Ethel and Frank Mars open a candy company in Tacoma, Washington.1908 Hershey's adds almonds to its already famous Milk Chocolate Bar.The original Hershey's Kisses were called Silvertops and sold as individual units 1906 Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses appear in the iconic silver foil wrapping and a town in Pennsylvania called Derry Church changes its name to Hershey.The company got its start manufacturing baking soda products, but added candy to their repertoire in 1908 1906 Spangler Manufacturing Company, know now as Spangler Candy, is created.It was discontinued in the late 1980s, but resurrected in the 1990s 1905 The Squirrel Brand Company of Massachusetts creates the first peanut bar known as the Squirrel Nut Zipper.The first product was wrapped caramels which sold for $.20 a pound 1904 Emil Brach starts Brach's Candy, his second attempt at the candy business.1902 NECCO makes the first Conversation Hearts which are still a thriving Valentine’s Day tradition.The name NECCO is an abbreviation for the New England Confectionery Company 1901 Multicolored candy disks called NECCO Wafers first appear.1901 The King Leo pure peppermint stick candy is developed.1900 Milton Hershey introduces a variation of what will eventually become the Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar.The name changes to Judson Atkinson 45 years later 1899 The Jenner Manufacturing company is created. ![]() 1896 Leo Hirshfield, New York confectioner, introduces Tootsie Rolls, named after his daughter's nickname, "Tootsie".1894 Milton Hershey creates what is known as the first "American" candy bar, although his famous Milk Chocolate Bar won’t be invented for a few more years.1893 Thomas Richardson, creator of Richardson Brands, introduces Pastel Mints at a department store in Philadelphia, PA.introduces Juicy Fruit Chewing Gum and Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing Gum Impressed, he purchases the new manufacturing equipment at great expense and has it shipped from Germany to his factory in Pennsylvania 1893 Milton Hershey attends the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago and watches chocolate being manufactured.1891 Claus Doscher opens Doscher Brothers Confections and a few years later, after tasting taffy in France, the company introduces the famed French Chews.1890 The Piedmont Candy Company, manufacturer of Red Bird Peppermint Puffs, is founded in Lexington, North Carolina.1880s Wunderle Candy Company creates candy corn, still a best-selling Halloween candy.Thompson creates Thompson Chocolate with the stated goal to "make only quality products" 1868 Richard Cadbury makes the first Valentine's Day box of chocolates, starting the tradition that continues today.1854 The first packaged box of Whitman's Chocolate hits the scene.1848 John Curtis produces the first branded chewing gum, made from tree sap, called The State of Maine Spruce Gum.here is a fun, not all inclusive Candy Timeline with a look at how candy appeared and disappeared over the years. people spending time and travel dollars to go a local retail store to shop for these items – no cabs, no cars, no parking, no tolls, just candy. So, here we go………………. In any case, enjoy this article about candy history and for all your candy needs for everyday candy, unique gifts, fun promotions, special events or celebrations for office or at home, go to and let Groovy Candies handle all your candy needs! Also remember, Groovy Candies saves you time and dollars by letting us deliver candy for every waiting room, reception area, meeting and conference room by clicking and having your candy delivered right to your door vs. Please note that this timeline beginning in the 1800s is for entertainment purposes only and not necessarily complete, and does not warrant or guarantee all of the information to be complete or accurate. ![]() Or if you are like our candy people at Groovy Candies, your sweet tooth isn’t hidden! We started pioneering e-commerce in candy and event candy buffets and retro and other candy collections back in the 1990’s, so even we have seen many items come and go! tries to be the leader and cover all of the bases when it comes to candy, so here are some fun facts about the sweet stuff most of us love to eat! We come from varied backgrounds, but we all of have a sweet tooth hidden somewhere. This is a fun historic timeline of Candy with many names you know and love, and maybe a few names you have never heard of ever before?
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