Tootsie Rolls to lollypops: A brief history of sweets on this Valentine’s Day

ST. GEORGE — While the exact history of Valentine’s Day is lost in time – believed to date back to third century Rome – the confectionery industry has become big business. According to Statista.com, in the United States, consumers spent more than $44 billion on sweet treats in 2021 and will spend an estimated $46.5 […]