Contains pamphlet on how to make English toffees, formulas, correspondence, memoranda, and minutes of a candy product meeting.

Contains formulas and standard cost cards listing ingredient and packaging costs from the Hard Candy, Cream and Gum and Pann Room Departments.

A copy of Dare Food's Limited's budget in 1964, specifically for the company's Western Division. Also includes a copy of the 1963 and 1965 budgets for Dare Foods Limited Western Division.

File consists of material relating to a strike by workers at the Dare Foods Limited biscuit plant in Surrey, British Columbia, in 1967. Includes newspaper clippings and a pamphlet issued by the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America, AFL-CIO.

File consists of material relating to the 1972 strike at the Dare Foods Limited biscuit plant in Kitchener, including the return of employees to work after the strike and the court case between the company and several employees regarding a breach of injunction. Includes newspaper clippings, internal and external correspondence and memoranda, notices and press releases from the company, a notice of motion and the decision regarding the court case (photocopies), photographs, reports and data on the numbers of employees returned to work, etc.

File consists of one photograph of a display of 200 cases of Dare cookies at Steinburgs in Montreal.

Contains five and eight ounce tin tie biscuit packages. Includes Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, Fudge Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies and French Cremes Cookies.

Contains an account ledger that is handwritten and contains lists of employees and pay for pay periods.

File consists of three advertisements, one for Doerr's pure candy, one for Dare Foods Ltd. opening a factory in British Columbia and one for Dare sandwich biscuits as well as two order forms.

File consists of an agreement of purchase and sale between Dare Foods (Biscuit Division) Limited and Dare Fooods Limited.

Contains correspondence inviting C.M. Dare on a European tour of biscuit factories, regarding chocolate mould, and regarding Spooner machinery. File also includes advertisements in English and German from Alex Groot of Alex Groot Reg’d, an importer of and manufacturers’ agent for machinery and equipment used in chocolate, confectionary, biscuit and bakery industries. A recipe for the manufacturing of milk and dark chocolates as per sample “Holsatia” from Alex Groot is also included.

Contains 71 colour photographs documenting the production of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Alice in Wonderland."

Contains one Almond Crisp Cookies tin tie package. The package contained 13 ounces of cookies.

Contains the Analysis of marketing and sales department by G. M. Brock, November 11, 1974, copy three of three. The report has an index and is divided into the following tabs: Organization Chart, Control, Delegation of Authority, Communication in the Marketing Department, Attitudes of Key Individuals, Surrey Operation, Organizational Strengths, Organization Objectives, Recommendations on Organizational Changes, Evaluation of Human Resources, Appendix 1 – Existing Job Descriptions, Appendix 2 – Draft Job Descriptions, Appendix 3 – Objectives, and Standards of Performance in Marketing Management.

File consists of one programme and menu for the Dare Foods 1st annual dinner, held December 12, 1944 at the Grand River Golf & Country Club, Bridgeport.

File consists of one programme and menu for the Dare Foods 4th annual dinner, held December 18, 1947 at the Trails End Hotel, Conestoga.

File consists of one programme and menu for the Dare Foods 2nd annual dinner, held December 27, 1945 at the Trails End Hotel, Conestoga.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Anything Goes." The videocassette contains two versions of "Anything Goes."

Contains correspondence and documents regarding Archway franchise sales, personnel and includes documents pertaining to the sale of the franchise to Hollandia Bakeries.

Contains correspondence, agreements, and lists of assets regarding both the acquisition and the termination of the agreement between Archway Cookies Inc. and Dare Foods Limited.

A carton used to package Arnott's Breton cracker biscuits, a Breton cracker product possibly made under license by Arnott's in Australia.

Ephemeral items created or accumulated by Dare Foods Limited.

Contains one unlabelled audio reel recording.

Contains one unlabelled audio reel recording.

Contains one audio reel of an audition for CHNO Sudbury, Ontario, sponsored by Dare Foods Limited.

Contains 93 colour snapshots of Back to School store displays that are organized by regions Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, West with the name of the designer beside the photograph or photographs. File includes memoranda to sales personnel about displays.

Contains one plaque. The plaque was presented to Dare Foods Limited on their 100th Anniversary by the Bakery, Confectionery and Tobacco Workers' International Union Local 264. The plaque was made by The Award Store, Mississauga, Ontario.

File consists of eight photographs of a banquet given in honour of Rhea [unknown last name].

Contains 32 colour snapshots. The snapshots are images of the annual staff BBQ held at the Dare Foods Limited head office and plant in Kitchener.

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the British Columbia branch office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 10 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday.

Contains two Belmont cellophane packages. Belmonts were mallows with a jam centre. Each package held 14 1/2 ounces or 20 biscuits and are blue, bronze, purple, and white in colour.

Contains one videocassette.

Contains correspondence from suppliers wishing Dare Foods Limited all the best in their centennial year. The file also includes the key to the city of Edmonton.

Contains two Best-o-bics cellophane packages. The packages contained 13 and 15 ounces of assorted cookies.

Contains one audio cassette recording of Big Ned singing his P.r.r.i.d.e. song, which was intended to motivate Dare Foods sales personnel.

Contains one audio cassette recording of Big Ned singing his P.r.r.i.d.e. song, which was intended to motivate Dare Foods sales personnel.

File consists of three photographs belonging to William J. Hopp. Includes two group photographs of Dare employees, one including C.M. Dare; and a photograph of six men at a training conference (one of whom is probably Hopp).

Contains seven colour photographs. The photographs are images of a Dare Foods Limited float that celebrates both the Dare Foods Limited centennial and Canada's 125th birthday. A house on the float is decorated with Dare crackers and cookies. A photograph of the Dare Bear riding in a car, decorated with Dare centennial signs, in a parade is also included.

Contains four issues of Biscuit and Cracker Baker published monthly by the American Trade Publishing Co., New York. The file contains Biscuit and Cracker Baker 41, no. 7; 42, no. 2 and no. 12; and 51, no. 5. Contains advertising and articles pertaining to biscuit and cracker manufacturing and management. It was called The Biscuit and Cracker Baker between 1952 and 1953.

File consists of material relating to a correspondence course on biscuits and crackers taken by W. J. Hopp from the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company. Includes lessons 10-18 and the tests for each lesson completed by Hopp and graded by institute staff. Also present are correspondence from the institute and from the Biscuit Production Club, certificates of achievement, and a brochure from the Bowes Company Limited about its products (nuts, seeds, spices and other baking ingredients).

File consists of material relating to a correspondence course on biscuits and crackers taken by W. J. Hopp from the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company. Includes lessons 1-9 and the tests for each lesson completed by Hopp and graded by institute staff.

File consists of material relating to a correspondence course on biscuits and crackers taken by W. J. Hopp from the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company. Includes lessons 19-27 and the tests for each lesson completed by Hopp and graded by institute staff.

File consists of material relating to a correspondence course on biscuits and crackers taken by W. J. Hopp from the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company. Includes lessons 28-36 and the tests for each lesson completed by Hopp and graded by institute staff.

File consists of a handbook relating to plant equipment, raw materials, production problems, and formulas for the manufacture of biscuits and crackers, produced by the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company. Includes a Spanish-English and English-Spanish glossary of terms used in the biscuit industry. Handbook probably belonged to W.J. Hopp.

Contains one black and white photograph. The photograph is an image of the Dare Foods Limited head office and biscuit bakery plant in Kitchener, Ontario.

File consists of a comparative financial study of 11 biscuit companies, including Dare.

Contains one pamphlet entitled Biscuit Cooling, Conveying and Packing. London: Baker Perkins (Exports) Ltd. of Westwood House, [19--], explaining the functions of Baker Perkins (Exports) Ltd. machines.

Contains records pertaining to the Biscuit Division plant tour. File consists of notes on the company profile of Dare Foods, notes on the role of Dare Foods in the Quebec economy, notes on the purpose and objectives of Dare Foods, a plan of the Kitchener biscuit plant, and descriptions of each area, special rooms and machines in the biscuit plant.

Contains one copy of the Dare Foods Limited, Biscuit Division, and Production Control Procedures Manual. The manual was produced by T.O.P. Consulting Services Inc., Kitchener. The manual is divided into three tabs; Production Planning & Forecasting Procedure, Production Scheduling Procedure, and Production Forecast Summary Procedure.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Biscuit Foret Noire."

Contains price lists for biscuits sold East of Lakehead, Lakehead and West, in Quebec and Newfoundland. Price lists describe products, package weight, case weight, cubic feet of case, and net price delivered to stores and warehouses. Products are listed in categories of packaging type.

Contains price lists for biscuits sold East of Lakehead, Lakehead and West, in Quebec and Newfoundland. Price lists describe products, package weight, case weight, cubic feet of case, and net price delivered to stores and warehouses. Products are listed in categories of packaging type.

Contains 13 colour photographs of cookie packages, samples of cellophane biscuit packages and a sales brochure.

Contains candy, biscuit, and cracker brochures. The brochures were originally in a binder and are separated by dividers.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Black Forest Belmont." The videocassette consists of eight spots, each 15 seconds in length. There are five advertisements in English and three in French.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Black Forest Belmont." The videocassette consists of 8 spots, each 15 seconds in length. There are five advertisements in English and three in French.

Contains two Breaktime Choco Chip Cookies boxboard packages. Each box contained 13 ounces of cookies.

Contains three Breaktime Coconut cookies boxboard packages. Each package contained 8.8 ounces of cookies.

Contains five Breaktime Fudge Cookies boxboard packages. Each box contained 13 ounces of cookies.

Contains three Breaktime Oatmeal Cookies boxboard packages. Each box contained 13 ounces.

File consists of historical information on the history of Bremner Biscuits. Includes folders with history and photographs, as well as a written history and company CV.

File consists of marketing materials for various products produced by Bremner Biscuits. Includes advertisements, mailings and photographs.

File consists of one contemporary print of a photograph of a Bremner Biscuit delivery truck from the 1930's. Accompanying identification reads "old truck - 1929 Chevrolt (bow tie) 3/4 or 1 ton * probably 1 1/2 ton."

File consists of copy negatives of historical photographs of Bremner Biscuits. Includes interior and exterior views of factories, employees, and early advertising.

Contains one colour photograph. The photograph is an image of Brenda Korol and Fay Boyd shaking hands. Brenda Korol of Grand Prairie was the winner of the Backyard of Your Dreams Contest.

Contains four Breton Thin Wheat Crackers boxboard packages. Each box contained eight ounces of crackers. The Breton crackers produced in 2001 were manufactured at the Dare plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Contains three Breton Minis Garden Vegetable crackers boxboard packages. Each box contained eight ounces of bite-size crackers.

Contains three Breton Reduced Fat and Sodium crackers boxboard packages. Each package contained eight ounces of crackers. The box notes that the crackers contain 50% less fat and 45% less sodium than regular Breton crackers. Breton crackers were produced at the Dare plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Contains three Breton Sesame crackers boxboard packages. Each box contained eight ounces of crackers. Breton crackers were produced at the Dare Foods Limited plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

File consists of one advertisement for the new Dare factory in Surrey, British Columbia.

Contains candy and cookie product brochures, and 10 colour photographs of cookie products.

Contains product brochures, posters, advertisements, and promotions for candy products. Includes three colour photographs.

Contains one colour poster advertising Dare Foods Limited schoolhouse promotion. The promotion consisted of customers filling out ballots to win a free cardboard schoolhouse playhouse for children.

Contains one Brown Sugar cookies tin tie package. The package contained one pound of cookies.

File consists of bulletins and reports from the Biscuit Production Club and the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company (both of Chicago, IL). File also includes a letter addressed to "members" from J.C. Russell, production manager at The Dare Company Limited.

File consists of bulletins and correspondence from the Biscuit Production Club and the Technical Institute of the Independent Biscuit Manufacturers' Company, which in 1957 became the Biscuit Bakers Institute, Inc. (both of Chicago, IL). Also present is a list of Biscuit Production Club members.

Contains one Butterscotch Cremes sandwich biscuits tin tie cookie package. The package contained one pound of cookies.

Four large buttons featuring the "cookie jar" logo, used by Dare Foods Limited in the 1970's and 1980's. Also includes seven buttons featuring a logo similar to the cartouche logo used by Dare Foods Limited in the 1990's. However, the logo featured on these buttons noticeably includes a distinct gold or yellow outline and bears some resemblance to the current shield logo that was introduced by Dare Foods Limited in 2004.

File consists of by-law no. 1 for Dare Foods (Biscuit Division) Limited.

File consists of the by-laws no. 1-10 of the company.

Contains one videocassette recording of a Dare Foods Limited employee at his display of Dare Foods Limited products as part of maple syrup festivals held outside of several different grocery stores in Quebec between March and April 2001.

Contains six Cabaret boxboard packages. Included are two Cabaret 7 ounce boxes from [ca. 1982], one Cabaret 7 ounce box from [ca. 1990], and three Cabaret 4.6 ounce boxes from 1998.

Contains material relating to The Canada Starch Company Limited, Montreal and candy making. The file contains a quotation for the price of filter presses, notes, two pieces of correspondence between J.R. Worthington and The Canada Starch Company Limited, a report of analysis, a list of Howe candy samples, and the article:
Stroud, Jordan and Louis A. Wills. "How to solve problems in sirup[sic] making and use." Food Industries (April 1945): 100-102 (reprint).

Contains an estimate for the cost of a biscuit oven for the Kitchener plant. The estimate was prepared by Canadian Baker Perkins Limited.

Contains four issues of the Canadian Grocer : 57, no. 11 (June 1, 1943) and no. 15 (August 1, 1943); 63, no. 7 (April 1, 1949); and 66, no. 16 (August 15, 1952).

Contains two Canadian Teas cellophane packages. Each package includes an ingredient list and contained one pound or 48 biscuits.

Contains candy and biscuit brochures. The brochures were originally in a binder and are separated by two dividers.

Contains Candy Division documents pertaining to Candy Division buildings and property in both Hamilton and Toronto. File includes correspondence, memoranda, plans and copies of plans, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for properties in Hamilton, an advertisement for an opportunity to sublet a building in Toronto, and maps.

Contains candy formulas from 1936. The formulas are typewritten and most are dated. The formulas are organized alphabetically by title.

Contains Candy Industry and Confectioners Journal 128, no. 9 (May 2, 1967).

Contains articles on pH and The Candy Maker, Brix° and Baume°, To the New Berks Mixer Operators, and magazine clippings.

Contains lists of gross goods, and notes on food colours, product information sheets, product names, candy glossary, and a copy of an article, “Useful statistics for candy makers.” The manual was prepared by Douglas Grischow.

Contains one videocassette recording of a candy presentation for Shoppers Drugmart.

Contains one videocassette recording of the candy video presentation.

Contains one videocassette recording of the candy video presentation.

Contains correspondence regarding the sale of Dare Foods (Canning Division) Limited, of St. Jacobs and includes accounts.

Contains correspondence between F. Rose of Cantab Industries, Toronto and C.M. Dare pertaining to the quotation of a N.I.D. Automatic Starch Moulding Machine for the Howe Candy Company at Hamilton. Includes booklets on the N.I.D. Automatic Starch Moulding Machine, N.I.D. Mobile Candy Brushing Machine, N.I.D. Sugar-Sanding Machine, and Modern Methods of Baking compiled by the editors and contributors to Food Engineering, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Incorporated, New York.

Contains three Caramel Chip Cookies tin tie packages. Each package contained one pound of cookies and cost 49¢.

Contains one Caramel Crunch cellophane package. The package contained 50 biscuits.

Contains one Carolinas cellophane package. The package contained 40 biscuits.