Candy History and Origins
The origin of candy can be traced to the ancient Egyptians who combining fruits and nuts with honey. Around the same time, Greeks used honey to make candied fruits and flowers. First modern candies were made in 16th century and sweet manufacturing developed rapidly into an industry during the early 19th century.
History of Candy
The history of candy dates back to the caveman who created the idea of candy by eating honey combs and honey. Candy can be traced back as far as 1500BC to the ancient Egyptians who used honey and made candy by adding figs, nuts, dates and spices.
Candy Bars History
The first chocolate bar was made in 1847 by Joseph Fry in England. He discovered a way for mixing melted cacao butter, cocoa powder and sugar to create a paste that could be pressed into a mold. The resulting solid chocolate bar was later called Fry's Chocolate Cream Bar. Read all about candy bar history.
Candy Cane History
It is said that the origin of the candy canes stem back to Cologne, Germany around 1670. In the 1920's Bob McCormack began making candy canes as special Christmas treats. In the 1950's the first candy cane machine was introduced by Gregory Keller that aided in manufacturing and mass producing the candy canes.
Cotton Candy History
Two men from Nashville, John C. Wharton and William Morris, patented the first modern cotton candy machine in 1897. In 1900, another American, Thomas Patton introduced a slightly different cotton candy machine.
First Candy
It is believed that candy dates back to the ancient Egyptians at around 2000BC. The first ''candies'' were made from honey mixed with fruit or nuts. Sugar candy was invented by the Indians about 250AD.
Sweet History
People have always eaten sweet food. Honey was the earliest sweet which was eaten since prehistorically times. The ancient Egyptians preserved nuts and fruits with honey but sweets were really invented in the 19th century. Read all about history of sweets.
Lollipop History
Lollipop, one of the most popular candies in modern times, had a long and interesting history. Here you can find out more about this interesting candy, from its first appearances in 17th century England, to the modern revival in America to the worldwide popularity it has today.
Candy Timeline
Candies are sweet treats that became extremely popular ever since their first appeared on the market in the middle of 19th century. Here you can see entire timeline of their progress and innovation through the last century and a half of our history.
