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New businesses in various industries appeared in towns and cities throughout Britain. Confectionery was one such industry that saw rapid expansion. According to food historian Polly Russell, "chocolate and biscuits became products for the masses, thanks to the Industrial Revolution and the consumers it created. By the mid-19th century, sweet biscuits were an affordable indulgence and business was booming. Manufacturers such as Huntley & Palmers in Reading, Carr's of Carlisle and McVitie's in Edinburgh transformed from small family-run businesses into state-of-the-art operations". In 1847 Frys of Bristol produced the first chocolate bar, while their competitor Cadbury of Birmingham was the first to commercialize the association between confectionery and romance when they produced a heart shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in 1868.

Enhanced advertising revenues was one effect of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. By the mid 19th century biscuits became products for the masses, thanks to the Industrial Revolution and the consumers it created. Biscuit manufacturers were among the first to introduce branding to distinguish grocery products. Huntley & Palmers became one of the world's first global brands. In 1900 the company's biscuits were sold in 172 countries, and their global reach was reflected in their advertisements which featured scenes from around the world.