Competition for Crayola. (Dixon Ticonderoga introduces a line of crayons made from biodegradable soybean oil)(Brief Article)

From: U.S. News & World Report | Date: July 21, 1997| Author: Cohen, Warren | Copyright information

Dixon Ticonderoga, best known for its No. 2 pencils, may also have a bright future in the $200 million crayon market. On July 4, the company introduced crayons made from soybean oil, whic...

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