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Which Pennsylvania-based company, North America's largest chocolate manufacturer, is famous for its foil-wrapped Kisses, Reese's peanut butter cups, and a theme park in its hometown?
Answer
Milton Hershey
Milton S. Hershey established the Lancaster Caramel Company in 1886 and later founded what became the Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894, revolutionizing mass chocolate production in America.
💡 Did you know?
Milton Hershey's chocolate empire includes the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, built as a model community for factory workers.
Other options people guess
- John Cadbury
- Rodolphe Lindt
- Pietro Ferrero
Topics
- Food History
- American Brands
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