Joseph Rowntree (philanthropist) Joseph Rowntree (philanthropist) Joseph Rowntree (24 May 1836 – 24 February 1925) was an English Quaker philanthropist and businessman from York. Rowntree is perhaps best known for being a champion of social reform, partner and friend of Charles Booth, and his time as a chocolatier at family business "Rowntree's", one of the most important in Britain. Even as a powerful businessman, he was deeply interested in improving the quality of life of his employees; this led to him becoming a philanthropist, pursuing many charitable causes. In 1904 he created three trusts, the Joseph Rowntree Village Trust (JRVT) which was originally
Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Company known then for Chunky chocolate candy, divested the combined candy companies to Nestle and the rights to its products to ensure its legacy. Blumenthal’s flagship products, Goobers, Raisinets, and Sno-Caps. Most recently, Nestle sold them, along with other products, to Ferraro in January 2018 for $2.8 billion . Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Company The Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Company was a Philadelphia-based chocolate manufacturer that existed from 1911 to 1984. Its factory was located at Margaret and James Streets in the city's Frankford neighborhood. The company was founded in 1909 and existed under Blumenthal family management until 1969 when it was sold