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Chocolate History Timeline for Chocolate Science Class

  • 1502

    Europeans encounter cacao for the first time

    Europeans encounter cacao for the first time
  • First chocolate factory opens in Switzerland

    First chocolate factory opens in Switzerland
  • The chocolate maker Hershey is established

    The chocolate maker Hershey is established
  • Milk Chocolate is Invented

    Milk Chocolate is Invented
  • Valentines Day Chocolate is Introduced

    Valentines Day Chocolate is Introduced
  • Chocolate becomes part of rations for the U.S. military

    Chocolate becomes part of rations for the U.S. military
  • Twix Chocolate Candy was created

    Twix Chocolate Candy was created
  • The Ivory Coast became the world's largest producer of cacao beans

    The Ivory Coast became the world's largest producer of cacao beans