The Food That Built America (2019)
S2E2 The Chocolate Rush
Episode Overview
In the year 1919, Milton Hershey reigns supreme in the chocolate industry, but a shift occurs as sugar prices plummet in the aftermath of World War I. This economic change paves the way for new rivals, including HB Reese, a former employee of Hershey. Reese seizes the opportunity to launch a candy that eventually becomes one of the most popular treats in history.