Kore Gleason Director, American Center Moscow
Chocolate has long hypnotized children and adults alike, believed for thousands of years to contain spiritual, medicinal and romantic powers. Myths from many cultures describe cacao as the food of the gods, and it's hard not to feel a slice of divinity when that piece of chocolate melts in your mouth!
The business of chocolate in the U.S. is anything but sweet. The stories and personalities of the founders of America's greatest chocolate empires - Milton Hershey and Forrest Mars - plunge us into tales of creativity, espionage, personality clashes and highly secretive techniques that have left companies in lawsuits and political wrangling.
Come learn more about the mystery and intrigue of the world of America's sweets;
you won't look at an American candy the same again!