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 Purdys Chocolatier enters grocery stores for the first time

Purdys Chocolatier enters grocery stores for the first time

The chocolate maker previously sold its products only in its retail locations and online.
Candy Industry Staff
July 8, 2025

In response to organic growth and increased interest as a Canadian-made and owned chocolate brand, the chocolatier will now be available at 131 Save-On-Foods locations across Canada.


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Purdys Chocolatier announces ownership transition

Purdys Chocolatier announces ownership transition

Karen Flavelle started as executive VP of the company in 1994.
Candy Industry Staff
April 28, 2025

Karen Flavelle, chair of the brand, is transitioning the mantle of active owner leadership of the brand to its managing director, her son Scott McTavish.


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Purdys Chocolatier releases holiday lineup

Purdys Chocolatier releases holiday lineup

The chocolate purveyor is offering three advent calendars this year.
Candy Industry Staff
November 4, 2024

The Dear Santa Bar is returning for its sixth year, offering holiday shoppers a way to find gifts while also giving back to children’s hospital foundations across Canada.


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Purdys Chocolatier Launches Philanthropic Artist Collaboration with Charlene Johnny, Donating to the Stqeeye’ Learning Society

Purdys Chocolatier gift box features Quw'utsun artwork

$5 from every box sold will be donated to an Indigenous-led nonprofit.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 3, 2024

Purdys Chocolatier introduced the Luts'as Ihqelts’ Gift Box with Quw’utsun artist Charlene Johnny's artwork featured on the box, in addition to limited-edition Blueberry & Nettle Leaf chocolate.


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Charles Flavelle obituary Purdys Chocolatier

In memoriam: Charles Flavelle, former Purdy's owner

Flavelle acquired the chocolatier in 1963 with business partner Eric Wilson.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 3, 2024

Flavelle's focus on quality chocolates, core values, and people-centric management resulted in Purdys Chocolatier’s significant growth and success over the span of 31 years.


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Purdys Chocolatier hops into Easter with new game, chocolates

Purdys Chocolatier hops into Easter with new game, chocolates

Purdys mascot, Philbert the hedgehog, takes on "Elf on the Shelf."
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
February 22, 2024

For the first time ever, Philbert is bringing fun, mischief, and tons of Purdys treats to households across the country in the form of a game called “Where’s Philbert?”


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Candy 2022 Holiday Candy Products

Voting now open for 2022 Holiday Candy Products Poll

Poll will close on December 31.
December 13, 2022

Divided into four categories—Gifting Chocolate, Non-Gifting Chocolate, Non-Chocolate Candy, and Snacks—our readers can decide which products previously featured represent the best of the best for the holiday season.


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Purdys Chocolatier debuts North Pole Salted Caramels

Purdys Chocolatier debuts North Pole Salted Caramels

Each 16-piece caramels box retails for $24.
December 5, 2022

The chocolates are available in-shop and online for a limited time starting December 1.


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Purdys Dear Santa Bar

Purdys Chocolatier aims to raise $200K through Dear Santa Christmas campaign

Campaign supports children’s hospitals across Canada.
November 17, 2021

Purdys Chocolatier is bringing back its Dear Santa Christmas campaign, an initiative that raises funds to support children’s hospitals across Canada.


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Purdys Pride box

Purdys teams up with queer Canadian artist to design Pride gift box

Company to donate $5 per purchase to The Get REAL Movement.
June 14, 2021

In celebration of Pride month, Canada-based Purdys Chocolatier has commissioned queer Taiwanese-Canadian artist Edward Fu-Chen Juan to design a special-edition chocolate gift box called the “All Together Now Gift Box.”


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