Hello, I'm a confectionery enthusiast with a passion for the history of sweets. It's fascinating to delve into the origins of candy bars and how they've evolved over time.

The first candy bar is often credited to be the Crunchie, which was created by J. S. Fry & Sons in the United Kingdom in 1937. The Crunchie is a bar made of honey and condensed milk encased in chocolate. It's known for its distinctive crunch and was marketed as a way to enjoy chocolate with a crunchy texture.

However, if we consider the broader category of confectionery bars that include non-chocolate varieties, the timeline might stretch back further. For instance, the Turkish Delight, which is more of a gumdrop-like confection rather than a bar, has been around since the late 18th century. But in terms of chocolate bars specifically, the Crunchie holds a significant place in history.

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The history of candy bars actually began back in 1847. The first chocolate bar was made in Britain by Joseph Fry and his son, who pressed a paste made of cocoa powder and sugar into a bar shape. The chocolate bar was further developed in 1849 when John Cadbury introduced his brand of the chocolate bar.read more >>