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Cosmic Chocolate launches the answer to all your bar dreams

September 12th, 2008

 For Immediate Release

Contact:

Carly Baumann (925) 260-1700

carly@cosmicchocolate.com

Cosmic Chocolate launches the answer to all your bar dreams-

Not just any bar ladies and gentleman, which could include the high bar for flipping, the local corner bar for frequenting, and that overwhelmingly stressful exam, that lurks behind every soon to be lawyers existence-the Bar.  Ladies and gentlemen, Cosmic Chocolate ‘sets the bar’ as it brings you the Best Bar-a chocolate bar, wrapped in regal gold foil and packaged in a whimsically designed luminescent box.  The answer to your wildest dreams, Cosmic out does itself with six different bars to choose from-or not, as it’s not uncommon for one to indulge in each and every flavor, savoring the uniqueness of each and fulfilling the classic cliché- variety is the quintessential spice of life!

The exciting process for developing each bar was quite involved, as “each flavor was conceptualized, created, tested, tasted, and tried countless times before it became realized and true and available to you,” emphasizes Baumann ecstatically. “It’s hard to choose my favorite flavor as each ignites a different emotion, from playful, sexy, and nostalgic with the Champagne Pop Rocks, to heavenly and divine with the Cinnamon Rose.

Wrap yourself around the ring of flavor and pleasure as we present to you Cosmic Bars- ecstasy, art and flavor.

Champagne + Rocks  (64% Dark Chocolate)

Cinnamon + Roses  (38% Milk Chocolate)

Cardamom + Oranges (64% Dark Chocolate)

Dulce de Leche + Chilies (64% Dark Chocolate)

Espresso + Nibs  (64% Dark Chocolate)

Caramel + Apples  (38% Milk Chocolate)

* As you unwrap each bar, make sure to note the serving suggestions molded into each piece.

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Product Review: Heidi and Arthur Chocolatiers

September 12th, 2008

Product Review - Heidi and Arthur Chocolatiers
9.12.08
Products: Assorted chocolates boxWho is Heidi and Arthur Chocolatiers?

Heidi and Arthur Chocolatiers, located in Valley Cottage, NY is a father and daughter team of artisan Chocolatiers that have created an exquisite and beautiful line of upscale gourmet confections, chocolates, truffles and candies.

Packaging/Labeling: Heidi and Arthur don’t skimp when it comes to packaging and presentation. Our assorted box of chocolates came in a beautiful (elegant) green box neatly tied with a large dark brown bow. With the box came two mini-brochures talking about the company and products, including stunning product photography. As a gift, this product definitely has tremendous ‘wow-factor’.

Taste/Consistency/Quality: Heidi and Arthur started the business to create the highest quality, artisan gourmet chocolates and confections - and they have certainly succeeded. Each handmade product is beautifully designed, and full of mouth-watering taste. After each bit, It is quite apparent that these products were made with care and precision from top-notch ingredients. If you are looking for the Rolls-Royce of chocolates, Heidi and Arthur Chocolatiers fits the bill.

Summary: Beautiful elegant packaging and presentation coupled with unparalleled quality chocolate and ingredients, Heidi and Arthur makes for a knockout gift item or as an excellent indulgence for a tastebud reward you’ll not soon forget. A+

How to purchase: Consumers can order directly online at www.heidandarthurs.com or http://ibuygourmet.com/

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Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections

June 26th, 2008

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections

Contact: Rita Feeney
Phone: 207-632-4108
Rita@Wilburs.com
Product Photo Link: www.wilburs.com

Wilbur’s of Maine manufactures premium panned chocolate confections using time-honored methods and the highest quality ingredients. Our strict adherence to using traditional confectionery techniques and the finest ingredients results in one of the best chocolate experiences available. It also allows us to create new, innovative products with a nostalgic flavor.

Our panned chocolates are made with wholesome dried Maine blueberries and cranberries, delicious dried cherries and raisins, richly roasted espresso beans and superior quality almonds, cashews and peanuts. These wholesome ingredients are then covered with the finest quality Milk, Dark or White Chocolate.

Wilbur’s exclusive and award winning gourmet malt ball line includes over a dozen exquisite flavors and 4 popular mixes. A delicate malt ball core is covered with rich layers of white chocolate delicately enhanced with unique flavors such as pumpkin pie, egg nog, Irish crème, key lime, orange crème, pina colada, maple, blueberry, cranberry, coconut and more. We also offer more traditional malt ball options such as premium milk and dark chocolate.

Available to retailers in 25 & 20 pound bulk cases, or in 8 ounce retail ready bags. Our panned chocolates enjoy consistent sell through – year round – are unique and will compliment the discriminating retailer’s candy and gourmet categories.

New in 2008! After many requests from retailers. . . Wilburs is now offering enrobed chocolates for wholesale! Our categories include Bark, Butter crunch, Clusters, Creams, Dipped, Needhams, Non Pariels, Peanut butter Cups and Turtles! Product is sold bulk in small four to five pound cases!

OPTIONS!
Experience working with major catalog and specialty retailers, Wilbur’s will work with you to fill large branded or private label projects.

Wilbur’s is sought after in the corporate gift market and enjoys long term business relationships with law firms, banks, doctor’s and corporate clients who want to offer their clients a gourmet gift experience.

Private label options are available to both small and large retailers looking to put their name on premium chocolate confections.

ABOUT WILBUR’S OF MAINE CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS
Tom and Catherine Carty-Wilbur have been dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality chocolate at the best possible prices since they opened their first store in 1983. Tom and Catherine’s passion for the fine art of confectionery has led them to utilize only the most pure and natural ingredients possible. Famous for their extensive selection of gourmet confectionery products their creative ability continues to intrigue their loyal customers as well as visitors from around the globe. Wilbur’s is happy to boast of it’s Maine roots and strives every day to adhere to Maine’s strong work ethic and long established quality image.

AVAILABILITY
Consumers can visit one of their three famous retail outlets – the retail store on Bow Street in the heart of downtown Freeport; their retail store in Brunswick, Maine – Tontine Fine Candies at the Tontine Mall; and their Factory & Retail store located at 32 Independence Drive, Freeport, Maine. Our products are also available at discriminating gourmet and candy retailers throughout the eastern seaboard, the mid-west and in pocket markets through the US. You can also order on-line at www.wilburs.com.

174 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032
Phone: 207-865-4071
Fax: 207-865-4650
www.wilburs.com

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Product Review: Chocolate Prescription Gourmet Chocolate

June 13th, 2008

Product Review - Chocolate Prescription
6.12.08
Products: 1 Week and 4 Week Chocolate Prescriptions

What is Chocolate Prescription?Chocolate Prescription is an emerging, woman owned business located in Plano Texas with a truly one-of-a-kind chocolate product that really stands out in a crowded chocolate and confections category.

Chocolate Prescription is really more than just a chocolate product; as their name implies, Chocolate Prescription offers one week and four week prescriptions of delectable dark chocolate bars. The idea behind Chocolate Prescription is that you are able to indulge in chocolate every day but without the guilt associated with eating sweets every day. These chocolate prescriptions are 72 % cacao dark chocolate bars conveniently packaged in 1 ounce servings so you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings while still managing a moderate level of caloric intake.

Packaging/Labeling: Chocolate Prescription gets a solid A+ for their cleverly designed, elegant packaging. The boxes are a slender and long with a soft white metallic finish - very classy and rich. Inside each prescription box, the actual chocolate bars are lined up in a row from left to right with the top flap opening up to show each day for the corresponding bar. The 4 week prescription was very impressive with disposable trays stacked on top of each other containing the 4 weeks’ supply of chocolate bars. (See the video review for visual clarification).

Inside the package was a very classy bi-fold brochure explaining how the chocolate prescription is intended to be used, along with specific product information. Also, a very elegant, metallic-finished greeting card was hand-written for a very personal touch. Without even trying the chocolate itself, the packaging had enough ‘wow-factor’ to make it great gift alone.

Packaging Ranking: 10/10

Taste/Consistency/Quality: The first thing that came to mind when reading ‘dark chocolate’, and ‘indulge in the chocolate without the guilt..‘ was that the chocolate must be very bland and/or bitter. Within seconds of eating the first bite, those concerns were instantly erased from our minds. Chocolate Prescription obviously uses high quality gourmet chocolate and ingredients to create this silky smooth dark chocolate. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much bitterness at all - as was expected. At the same time, it wasn’t too sweet and loaded with sugar, creating a perfect happy-medium.

What we were most pleased with is how satisfying the 1 ounce serving size was. For someone who is trying to eat sensibly but can’t give up chocolate, Chocolate Prescription makes it easy and fulfilling to still indulge in a daily dose of chocolate - only at the expense of 155 calories. After eating one bar, we agreed that we weren’t really desiring more - while at the same time not feeling like we would have cheated on any diets (we can’t really diet with this job!).

Uniqueness: Chocolate is probably one of the most fiercely competitive categories in the gourmet and specialty food industry, and true innovators are hard to come by. Without a doubt, Chocolate Prescription is definitely an innovator with a clever approach. Not only can Chocolate Prescription appeal to the everyday chocoholic seeking a delectable chocolate treat, they can also tap into a booming segment of health-conscious gourmands. Considering that their target market is likely women between the ages of 35-65 - which happens to be the same demographic most concerned with weight and health issues - we’d say that Chocolate Prescription is positioned to really make a splash and win over a large customer base. We are yet to see a chocolate or confections company take the same approach (and pull it off as well as Chocolate Prescription).

Summary: Chocolate Prescription gets an A+ for stunning packaging and presentation, a deliciously balanced chocolate product, and a truly unique concept with enormous growth potential. Great product for anyone looking to manage their sweets intake, and one of the best gift items we’ve seen in years!

How to purchase: Consumers can order directly online at www.ChocolatePrescription.com.

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Product Review - Amore Chocolate Pizza Company

April 20th, 2008

Company: Amore Chocolate Pizza Company
Products Reviewed: Chocolate Pizza

Packaging/Labeling: (Pros): simple box design that resembles real pizza box. (Cons): box did not stay closed or sealed, seems a bit flimsy. (Recommendation): find better solution for keeping box together and stronger. A combination of sealing-stickers on each side and perhaps a stronger box would make for a more professional and durable presentation.

Taste/Consistency/Quality: The ‘Break a leg’ was a definite favorite, covering all bases with flavor, consistency, and texture. Sweet, rich chocolate, salty peanuts, chewy marshmallows, and crispies gives something for everyone to love.

We found that eating the pizzas at room temperature was most enjoyable. When eating straight out of the refrigerator, the chocolate was too hard. This is really a varying opinion however, and the best analogy is real pizza: some like a crispy crunchy crust, while others prefer a soft and chewy crust.

Uniqueness: Amore chocolate pizza is truly unique with little competition in the market place. There are similar products out there, but none quite as unique as Amore. A google search for “chocolate pizza” yielded mainly recipe sites. When compared to others, Amore blows away the competition for the price.

Comparables: –
http://www.creativechocolatesofvt.com/Products/Pizzas.php3

http://www.drummondchocolates.com/

http://www.awesomecreations.com/Chocolate_Pizza.htm

Grand River Gourmet

Price Point: Average. Price per ounce is in-line with comparables, but Amore has much more to offer in terms of variety and quality. As a gift item, the price is perfect for such a unique item. As an everyday confection or treat, consumers may see it as being priced too high (not understanding what they are really getting).

Possible Obstacles: educating consumers will always be a difficult proposition. At first, most people will think of an actual baked pizza with chocolate toppings of some sort. In sales channels such as internet/ecommerce, people may shy away after initial glance. Also, shipping chocolate products during summer months is always a challenge. Cold-packing products would work, but creates additional cost for consumers, which may deter them from ordering.

Possible Opportunities: Chocolate Pizza is an ideal gift, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, special events, and celebrations. In a day and age where consumers are turning to internet-mail order for gift-giving, a heavy internet marketing strategy would most likely yield best results. Gourmet retail stores and gift shops also present plenty of opportunity.

Notes: great products, very unique. We were unable to find much that is quite like these. Trade/Gift shows and online marketing would be great ways to educate buyers/consumers and generate some buzz.

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