Thursday, August 26, 2010

Hershey's new distributor in UK

US chocolate producer The Hershey Co has appointed Euro Food Brands as its official importer and distributor in the UK.

Euro Food Brands said it believes there are clear growth opportunities in the UK through "both everyday purchasing and via seasonal and gifting occasions".

Global sales of Hershey's products stands at over US$5bn a year.

http://www.importedchocolate.org
 

Ghirardelli Dark & Mint Squares Chocolates - Case Pack

A refreshing after taste of mint covered with chocolate


Take time to slow down and savor each bite of intense, slow-melting Ghirardelli Squares' chocolate.

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Price Range: $165

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Does chocolate cut heart risk?

The news story is based on a study of whether chocolate affects the risk of heart failure in elderly and middle-aged women. Women who ate moderate amounts of chocolate (one-to-two servings a week or one-to-three servings a month) were found to be at lower risk of heart failure. This association was not found in women who ate three or more servings a week

 

Friday, August 20, 2010

Mars produce a light version of Twix

Chocolate giant Mars Inc has launched a "lighter" version of its Twix bar in the UK.

Available from next month, Twix Fino will have a third fewer calories than the standard Twix, while a wafer will replace the biscuit in the original chocolate bar. Twix Fino contains 94 calories per piece.