how much chocolate is sold on valentine's day?
Conversation Hearts: In 1866, candy manufacturer NECCO made the first âConversation Heartsâ â then called âMotto Hearts.â According to NECCO, eight billion of these little candies are sold between January 1 and February 14. More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentineâs Day. general In the United States, 64 percent of men do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentineâs Day with their sweethearts.