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Creating a lexicon for communicating chocolate flavor

Barry Callebaut introduces collection of terms, definitions as basis for potential set of standards.

February 14, 2018

At ISM in Cologne on Jan. 28, Barry Callebaut hosted a pre-publication launch event for "Hidden Persuaders in Cocoa and Chocolate: A Flavor Lexicon for Cocoa and Chocolate Sensory Professionals." As someone who has been interested in the topic professionally for nearly two decades, I was happy to accept the invitation to the launch.

Valentine’s Day gift set

Fruition Chocolate, Shokan, N.Y.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

In honor of its recent victories at the 2018 Good Food Awards, Fruition Chocolate has introduced a three-bar Valentine’s Day gift set highlighting their winning offerings.

zChocolat Valentine’s Day collection

zChocolat, Forcalquier, Haute Provence, France.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

With characteristic elegance, zChocolat demonstrates why the French reign supreme when it comes to romance.

2018 Good Food Award winners announced

Awards aim to recognize exceptional craftsmanship, sustainability efforts.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 23, 2018

Each year the Good Food Foundation hosts the Good Food Awards, which recognize exceptional food and drink crafters who push the envelope in craftsmanship and sustainability.

Triple Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch bar

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 3, 2018

Building on the success of its Cookie Layer Crunch bar line, The Hershey Co. has introduced a fourth flavor: Triple Chocolate. Made from chocolate crème, chocolate cookie bits and milk chocolate, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream.

Van Otis Chocolates goes from 'no name' to best in state

New Hampshire-based confectioner has been producing premium products since 1935.

January 3, 2018

Since 1935, Van Otis Chocolates has been handcrafting premium chocolates and other fine candy.

Merci, gracias, dziękuję, thank you!

Storck marketing campaign offers reminder to give thanks.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 22, 2017

According to a survey by OnePoll, which was sponsored by Stork US, nearly 63 percent of Americans say they don’t show appreciation because they simply forget, or their mind is focused on other things. Given that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I’m thinking most of us will remember to give and say thanks.

Chuao holiday chocolate bars

Chuao Chocolatier, Carlsbad, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 22, 2017

Chuao Chocolatier has introduced three bars to get chocolate lovers into the holiday spirit

Godiva introduces Gold Discovery Collection

Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret fuses tradition with latest culinary trends.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 8, 2017

Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret has worked for Godiva more than 30 years. Often when Muret’s asked how he could work for just one company that long, the native Belgian explains that “no one year was similar.” It’s a matter of “looking at our patrons and continuously evolving with the times,” he says. And that extends to the company’s Gold Discovery Collection.

New books reveal heart and soul of two chocolate makers

Shawn Askinosie and Steven Wallace reflect on their experiences with chocolate.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 8, 2017

All of us would probably want more time to read books. Those of you who sleep only four or five hours a night may have found that your regimen allows you to get through your “Must Read” list.