Dove Bar is an American ice cream bar, created by Leo Stefanos at Dove Candies & Ice Cream on 60th Street and Pulaski Avenue in Chicago in 1956 and introduced nationally in 1984. The brand, including Dove chocolate as well as the ice cream, was bought by Mars Inc. in 1986, and the Dove Bar today is made by Mars.

In 1956, Stefanos created the Dove brand of ice cream bars, which were only sold locally throughout Chicago until 1985 when distribution began in selected cities around the country. In 1986, the company was acquired by Mars, Incorporated. Dove chocolate bars were launched in test markets in the US in 1991.

Chicago THE DOVE CHOCOLATE STORY. More than 80 years of history go into the creation of every DOVE Chocolate product. From a Chicago candy store direct to your tastebuds, this is our story.

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The term "dove" was applied both to those who supported U.S. intervention to stop the spread of communism, but who opposed military means, and to those who opposed U.S. intervention altogether. The latter were also sometimes called other names such as "peaceniks."

The symbol of a dove with an olive branch has been accepted in many religions and places as a one of love and peace. The symbol is rich in meaning and is the pre-eminent symbol of peace.

Doves are mentioned many times in the ancient book, from the baptism of Jesus to after the flood, when Noah sent out a dove and it returned with an olive branch (a sign of dry land nearby). As such, a dove came to represent peace with God, innocence, and purity.

With its patented blend of mild cleansers and ¼ moisturising cream, Dove's iconic Beauty Bar rinses cleaner than soap, leaving skin clean, soft and smooth. It is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand in the US, Canada and France and strongly endorsed by dermatologists across the world.

Dove (sold as Galaxy in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, India and Australia) is an American brand of chocolate owned and manufactured by Mars. Dove produces a wide range of chocolate candies, as well as other chocolate products such as milks, cakes and ice creams.

Unless otherwise stated specifically on the label, all of our products sold in the U.S. are manufactured in the United States. The statement found on some of our packaging "Product of (Country)" is not a statement of where the raw material is from, but rather a statement of where the product is processed.

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Be innocent like a dove, strong like an ostrich, fierce like a hawk, wise like an owl, and swift like an eagle.

Doves, typically domestic pigeons white in plumage, are used in many settings as symbols of peace, freedom, or love. Doves appear in the symbolism of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and paganism, and of both military and pacifist groups.

Dove's core brand values are self-love, empowerment and beauty, manifesting through campaigns such as the self-esteem project and the Real beauty campaigns.

Dove's brand personality is transparent, confident, and inspiring. These traits come out strongly in this ad that challenges society's definition of beauty.

The main message of the Dove campaign was that women's unique differences should be celebrated, rather than ignored, and that physical appearance should be transformed from a source of anxiety to a source of confidence.