candy industry

Describes the process of how cotton candy is made.

Relates the history of Mars, Inc., a candy business started in the 1920s by Frank C. Mars, who was later joined by his son, Forrest, who expanded the operation to other countries and products before finally becoming the sole owner of Mars following the deaths of his parents.

Explores the life and achievements of Milton Snavely Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company and of Hershey, Pennsylvania.

"Sweet Tooth is a book with a real edge, a balanced firsthand account of [the author's] obsession with candy and a detailed look at its history and development. The sugary treats we enjoy today have a prominent past: They've delighted kings, cured the ill, and were developed into a billion-dollar industry. At the same time, however, the bitter side of this chronicle tells how the confectionery industry helped create an environment of unhealthy overindulgence, quelled small-business competition deemed to pose risks to any corporation's bottom line, and was indeed largely responsible for the slave trade that evolved during America's colonial era."--Book jacket.

Alice Tatnall Ziplinsky knows she has not been accepted by everyone in the Ziplinsky family, but her dedication to the family's candy factory helps her overlook the family's shortcomings, and as she traces the history of the factory, she finds greater respect for her in-laws.

Examines the modern candy industry with both objectivity and humor, investigating the influence of corporate power on what sorts of chocolate bars survive and why many "quirky" ones perish.

Explores the evolution of candy over the last century, both as a food and as an aspect of American culture. Considers why candy has become so taboo as a "junk" food, even when it only accounts for six percent of the sugar in an American's diet.

Tells the story of the chocolate candy industry and Forrest Mars and Milton Hershey who founded the two largest candy companies.