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Chocolate wars
The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers
Book • 2010
This book tells the story of the great chocolatier dynasties through the prism of the Cadburys.
It explores how chocolate evolved from a bitter, fatty drink for the wealthy to a global phenomenon.
The narrative delves into the rivalries, innovations, and contradictions within these Quaker and other family enterprises as they competed to dominate their domestic markets and innovate chocolate recipes.
The book also covers the recent takeover of Cadbury by Kraft, highlighting the clash between traditional Quaker values and modern corporate tactics.
It explores how chocolate evolved from a bitter, fatty drink for the wealthy to a global phenomenon.
The narrative delves into the rivalries, innovations, and contradictions within these Quaker and other family enterprises as they competed to dominate their domestic markets and innovate chocolate recipes.
The book also covers the recent takeover of Cadbury by Kraft, highlighting the clash between traditional Quaker values and modern corporate tactics.
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Ben Gilbert as a source for information on the history of the chocolate industry and Mars.
Ben Gilbert as a source for information on the history of the chocolate industry and Mars.
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Mars Inc. (the chocolate story)
