J. S. Fry & Sons

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J. S. Fry & Sons

J. S. Fry & Sons was a British chocolate manufacturer that operated from the 18th to the 20th century. Founded by Joseph Storrs Fry in 1761, the company played a significant role in the development of the chocolate industry.

History

Joseph Storrs Fry, a Quaker, established J. S. Fry & Sons in Bristol, England in 1761. Initially, the company focused on producing cocoa powder and drinking chocolate. However, in 1847, J. S. Fry & Sons made history by creating the first solid chocolate bar. This innovation revolutionized the chocolate industry and paved the way for the modern chocolate bars we enjoy today.

In 1919, J. S. Fry & Sons merged with Cadbury's, another prominent British chocolate manufacturer, to form the British Cocoa and Chocolate Company. The merger allowed both companies to combine their resources and expand their market presence.

Products

J. S. Fry & Sons offered a wide range of chocolate products, including:

  • Fry's Chocolate Cream - A popular chocolate bar filled with various flavored creams.
  • Fry's Turkish Delight - A jelly-like confectionery covered in chocolate.
  • Fry's Five Boys - A chocolate bar featuring the iconic Five Boys image on the packaging.
  • Fry's Chocolate Assortment - A selection of different chocolate treats.

Legacy

J. S. Fry & Sons played a significant role in the development of the chocolate industry. Their invention of the solid chocolate bar revolutionized the way chocolate was consumed and paved the way for future innovations in the industry.

Today, the legacy of J. S. Fry & Sons lives on through the various chocolate products they introduced. Many of their iconic brands, such as Fry's Chocolate Cream and Fry's Turkish Delight, are still enjoyed by chocolate lovers around the world.

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See also

  • Fry's Chocolate and Cocoa

  • Fry and Sons Manufactory, Nelson Street, Bristol

  • Fry's Chocolate (1863)

  • Fry's Five Boys Milk Chocolate

  • Fry Chocolate postcard by Tom Browne

  • Somerdale photo

  • Punch

  • Fry's Chocolate advertisement

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