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Sugar Plum Introduces Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection

Sugar Plum Chocolates‘ just-released Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection of five gourmet snacks is sure to be a hit at any winter festivity.

The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is a delectable assortment that encapsulates the enchantment of the winter season in every bite. This delightful gift box of chocolate treasures is carefully curated to bring warmth and joy to your winter celebrations. The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is not just a gift box of chocolates; it’s a delightful journey through the tastes and textures of the season.

Share these delectable chocolates with loved ones, or savor them yourself as you bask in the festive ambiance of the most wonderful time of the year. This collection is an enchanting gift that will sweeten any winter gathering and create cherished memories for years to come.

The box includes 4 ounces of Milk & White Chocolate Peppermint Snowflakes, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Pretzel w/ Red and Green Drizzle, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Nonpareils, 3.6 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Red and Green Drizzle and 4 ounces of Holiday Milk Chocolate Spiced Cookie Bark. Retails for $39.95 online.

On March 1, 1995, Sugar Plum Chocolates opened its first store in Northeast Pennsylvania, marking the inception of a remarkable journey. The mission was clear: to craft a candy business dedicated to spreading joy, one delectable bite at a time. Fran, alongside her son Neil, founded the company with an unwavering commitment to quality, exceptional service, and unbeatable value. This dedication allowed them to rapidly expand their local presence. In 1996, with the launch of their first website, Sugar Plum Chocolates took a giant leap toward reaching a nationwide audience, achieving that goal by 2000.

For over 28 years, the Edley family has delighted clients with their premium chocolate confections, using only the finest ingredients to create irresistible treats. Customers have come to rely on Sugar Plum for marking their most cherished moments.

From the very beginning, their vision centered on being a creative, independent, female-owned business. Their unwavering focus remains crystal clear – to make a positive impact on people’s lives by offering high-quality, delicious treats perfect for employee recognition, client appreciation, weddings, birthdays, and a plethora of other special occasions.

Sugar Plum has earned accolades from a plethora of media outlets, including Women’s Day magazine, Bridal Guide, PARADE Magazine, USA Today and The Today Show, among others. With a seamless shopping experience available 24/7, 365 days a year, the company is committed to catering to the needs of its customers and clients consistently.

Showcasing an array of gift baskets suitable for every occasion – from Easter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and Halloween to Secretary Day, baby showers, bridal showers and other significant holidays and events throughout the year – Sugar Plum is also renowned for its ability to customize baskets to meet customers’ preferences, including corporate chocolate gifts and large quantity orders.

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Milkboy Alpine Milk Lemon/Ginger Bar Flavor to Debut at NPEW

Milkboy Swiss Chocolates will introduce its new Alpine Milk with Refreshing Lemon and Ginger Bar at Natural Products Expo West, from March 8-10 at the Anaheim Convention Center. From their Swiss Chalet-themed booth (#N1448 in the North Hall), Milkboy will give chocolate lovers a taste of the smooth milk chocolate bar with essential lemon oil and candied ginger.

The bar joins a product line that includes other flavors like Finest Alpine Milk, Alpine Milk with Roasted Almonds, Alpine Milk with Crunchy Caramel and Sea Salt, White Chocolate with Bourbon Vanilla, Extra Dark 85 percent cocoa, finest 72 percent cocoa with Fresh Roasted Coffee, and Finest 72 percent cocoa with Crispy Mint.  The 3.5 oz bar has a suggested retail price of $4.99.

“We’re excited to introduce customers to our Alpine Milk with Refreshing Lemon and Ginger bar at Expo West and think people will love this unique flavor combination,” said Milkboy founder Emanuel Schmerling.  “We use milk sourced from the Swiss Alps and Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa to make some of the finest milk chocolate bars in the world.  We invite chocolate lovers to visit our Swiss Chalet booth at Expo West and try all our flavors.”

Milkboy Swiss Chocolates are sold at many specialty food retailers, including all United States Whole Foods Market locations.  Chocolates are also available online at https://milkboy.com/ and on Amazon.

Milkboy Swiss Chocolates is on a mission to source the finest quality, natural and sustainable ingredients in order to create extraordinary chocolate and practice traditional Swiss chocolate manufacturing without compromise or shortcuts.  Chocolates are produced in Switzerland from milk sourced from the Swiss Alpine region.

Milkboy Swiss Chocolates is a five-time sofi Award winner for Best Chocolates, including a 2021 sofi Gold Award for the Best Milk Chocolate, and 5-time Great Taste Award winner.  The chocolates are gluten-free, non-GMO, soy-free and certified Kosher.  Milkboy chocolate uses only Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa in its chocolate products and Forest Stewardship Council certified paper for its packaging.  Follow Milkboy on Instagram or Facebook @milkboychocolate.

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Barry Callebaut Adds Dairy-Free Organic Chocolate

Barry Callebaut, a leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is expanding its plant-based Plant Craft portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American line.

Eighty-one percent of consumers are seeking chocolates that not only taste great but are also “good for me and good for the planet,” according to Barry Callebaut’s new report, “The Future of Indulgence,” which was unveiled at the Sweets & Snacks Show May 24.

Dairy-free organic chocolate joins the Plant Craft portfolio including the recently launched dairy-free compound, classic dairy-free chocolates, and cocoa powders. The portfolio also includes nut solutions and Cacaofruit Experiences – the pulp, juice and concentrate directly from the Cacaofruit. The Plant Craft range includes solutions for confectionery, bakery, ice cream applications and beyond.

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