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1869 He was joined by his brother the philanthropist [[Joseph Rowntree]] | 1869 He was joined by his brother the philanthropist [[Joseph Rowntree]] | ||
1882 Introduced | 1882 Introduced ''Chocolate Beans'', later called [[Smarties]]<ref>[https://www.nestle.com/brands/chocolate-confectionery/smarties] Smarties</ref> | ||
1897 [[Rowntree's|Rowntree Co]] was registered on 3 March, to take over the business of [[H. I. Rowntree and Co]], manufacturers of cocoa, chocolate etc. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | 1897 [[Rowntree's|Rowntree Co]] was registered on 3 March, to take over the business of [[H. I. Rowntree and Co]], manufacturers of cocoa, chocolate etc. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> |
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1862 Henry Isaac Rowntree bought the business of Samuel Tuke and Co
1869 He was joined by his brother the philanthropist Joseph Rowntree
1882 Introduced Chocolate Beans, later called Smarties[1]
1897 Rowntree Co was registered on 3 March, to take over the business of H. I. Rowntree and Co, manufacturers of cocoa, chocolate etc. [2]