Though smaller brands have more diffi culty winning shelf space and consumer purchases than well-established,multinational brands, they often have more flexibility and can adapt quicker to trends and consumer needs.
It’s an impressive resume: Chocolatier; entrepreneur; political activist; consultant; new product developer; foundation chairman; industry volunteer; philanthropist. Of course, let’s not forget wife, mother and foodie.
What does it take to make Italy’s fourth largest mineral water company effervescent? Acquiring Tuscany-based chocolate maker Amedei, known for its gourmet chocolate bars, truffles and chocolate products, would certainly make anyone bubbly.
Chuao Chocolatier, maker of culinary-driven, Fair Trade-certified chocolate, has launched the California Collective, a decadent line of chocolate bars embodying the essence of California living.