Background!!

Although chocolate and bar had their beginnings in the 19th century, it was not until the early 20th century that these confectionery businesses grew most rapidly. During the first half of the 20th century, especially in the United States, there were thousands of different bar being manufactured and distributed locally or regionally by small candy companies. Some of these still survive, but a few major manufacturers have taken over the marketplace, often reproducing the most popular of their bar.