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- 1942 Between 1942-45, Whitman's send six million pounds of chocolate to overseas servicemen in Land, Sea & Air tins. Women on Whitman's production lines slip notes into boxes to comfort the fighting men. Many of these letters result in long-term friendships and even some post-war marriages.
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Between 1942-45, Whitman's send six million pounds of chocolate to overseas servicemen in Land, Sea & Air tins. Women on Whitman's production lines slip notes into boxes to comfort the fighting men. Many of these letters result in long-term friendships and even some post-war marriages.
Nov 28, 2017 · Sensing demand by sailors for candies that stood up to the expensive European treats they were accustomed to, Whitman introduced a line of gourmet chocolates.
Feb 14, 2016 · In 1869, Whitman’s son Horace took over company operations and, as a way to ensure freshness, introduced the use of cellophane to chocolate packaging for the first time.
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And as a testament to him, 160 years later, the Whitman name is still today synonymous with chocolate. Whitman Candies is today owned by Russell Stover Candies, Inc. This is the reason Stephen Whitman’s patent model for casting confectionery stands the test of time.
Mar 1, 2013 · The first box of chocolates, produced in 1854, was a box of sugar plums adorned with curlicues and rosebuds. After a while, Walter Sharp became the president. He created the iconic Whitman’s Sampler, which is an assortment of the company’s best-selling chocolates. The design of the box was inspired by a framed cross-stitch piece made by his ...
In 1877, he introduced Instantaneous Chocolates in tin boxes, that became much-admired. Whitman's later became Stephen F. Whitman & Son, Inc. Whitman's introduced the Whitman's Sampler in 1912, becoming the first use of cellophane by the candy industry. In 1915, the messenger boy was added to the Whitman's Sampler box, and became a symbol of ...
