"Joseph Fry learned about the medicinal qualities of herbs and plants, using cocoa to make medicines more palatable. He purchased a chocolate company in 1761, which held a patent to make chocolate."
"Fry's son developed a new grinding method for cocoa beans, leading the company to become the largest commercial chocolate manufacturer in Britain by 1822."
"In 1847, Fry's company produced the first chocolate bar for public consumption, followed by the launch of the Fry's chocolate cream bar in 1866, which featured a chocolate exterior and a fondant center."
Joseph Fry pioneered the chocolate bar in the 18th century after learning about medicinal uses of cocoa. He established J.S. Fry & Sons Ltd., which became the largest chocolate manufacturer in Britain by 1822. The company produced the first chocolate bar for public consumption in 1847 and launched the Fry's chocolate cream bar in 1866. The original bar featured a chocolate exterior with a plain fondant center, later evolving into flavored variations like strawberry and orange.
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