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Chocolate Wars by Deborah Cadbury was a fascinating read (the author is related to Cadbury family, but not the chocolate-making branch). Meticulously researched, this book talks about process of creating chocolate as we know it today, and Quacker values that were the foundation of the company. The author touches on Hershey and Mars companies as well. And finally we arrived to acquisition of Cadbury by Kraft. Five stars.

Found this in the Houston airport. ✈️

This book was really interesting. I hadn't realized that Kraft and Nestle have a virtual monopoly on chocolate now. This was both a microhistory of sorts, and a family history. Deborah Cadbury is a distant cousin to the chocolate-making Cadburys, so her perspective was interesting. I also didn't know much about the history and manufacture of chocolate. The book was very informative.

I started reading a book about the chocolate business, and couldn't resist getting some chocolate. Also candy.

So I went with the artist this time... Phil Collins is in the gorilla suit! Enjoy the ad! https://youtu.be/kAOZ14Tjg7A

#EasyLover #AnglophileApril @Cinfhen @Mdargusch @emilyhaldi @Reviewsbylola

Day 18 - #candy #blackcatchallenge

Did you know there are chocolate wars between the chocolate makers? My husband works for Mid-Atlantic Packaging and they make display boxes for Hershey. The company had to take the Mars candy bars out of their candy machine before Hershey gave them their business. Hershey pays my bills that‘s why I eat Hershey chocolate!

Deborah Cadbury tells the story of her predecessors' #familyaffair - the Cadbury family chocolate empire. She also looks at their rivals, many of whom were also Family firms with strong Quaker convictions.

#augustgrrrl @Cinfhen

#TBRTuesday The August plan is to clear some of the tbrs that have been lurking round for years. Planning on *only* reading books off my shelves for the month, and considering a speed-dating-type-thing (inspired by @ReadingEnvy ) because *really* need to make some space!