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Oct 2020
4m 35s

Chocolate Secrets from Inside Mars

The Motley Fool
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Mars makes some of the most popular chocolate candies in the world. It’s dedication for secrecy rivals Willy Wonka. Joelle Glen Brenner, author of the book The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars, shares why secrecy is such a crucial ingredient in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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