By this time, the factory made everything from hand-dipped boxed chocolates to penny candy, as well as many kinds of gumdrops and marshmallows.

Our list of the world's most expensive foods continues with the priciest boxed chocolates.

Between 1983 and 1989, the Nestle study showed a dramatic 129 percent increase in boxed chocolate purchased for household enjoyment alone.

See's Candies produces boxed chocolates and other confectionery products in two large kitchens in California.

Milk Tray is a brand of boxed chocolates currently manufactured by Cadbury.

The Dan's Chocolates boxed chocolates have a Swiss heritage.

Whitman's is one of America's largest and oldest brands of boxed chocolates.

The Whitman's Sampler, an assortment of boxed chocolates, is still popular.

Valentine's Day is probably the biggest single sales day for boxed chocolates, she said, with Easter the second largest.

In 1923, Russell and Clara created the new eponymous company from their home, packaging and selling boxed chocolates.