October 31, 2005- Ann Amernick, Former Pastry Chef at the White House releases recipes using Maggie Moo's ice cream products. Of course have a very Happy Halloween. Try to give out high quality chocolate whenever possible. October 30, 2005- Please keep Halloween treats and chocolate in general away from your pets. Brach's Chocolates announces the opening of there new 20 million dollar factory in Napa Valley California. October 29, 2005- A company that makes clothing for nursing mothers "Milkdudz" finds itself in a trademark battle with Hershey's. October 28, 2005- The Food Network has announced a new series that will be only broadcast on there website "Eat This With Dave Lieberman". Three eateries that are covered are New York City's Chikalicious, Cocoa Bar, and The Chocolate Room. By the way if you haven't dropped by Chikalicious for dessert one evening you are missing out on something really wonderful. They are dessert only and everything we have tried there has been fairly priced and great to taste. They also offer some unique wine pairings. October 26, 2005- The Bloomberg New Service has an interesting article about taste research company Givaudan SA and how they help companies such as Nestles and Cadbury develop new products. October 23, 2005- A review of the Salon du Chocolat trade show held in Paris. October 20, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about Nestle Third-Quarter Sales Rise 9.1% on U.S., Asia. Another article covers Hershey Posts 3Q Loss Despite Sales Gain October 19, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about a Yale University study providing more evidence that the consumption of Dark Chocolate has surprising health benefits. October 18, 2005- Godiva has a nice assortment of Halloween treats available for sale this Holiday season. The chocolates are regular Godiva chocolates but the packaging is really nice and a box of these could be a nice topical gift for a friend or coworker. We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the 10 best Fairtrade chocolates available inside the United Kingdom. October 16, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece aboutLindt Chocolate and there plan for expansion in New Hampshire. October 15, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about a new display at the York Castle Museum in York England of memorabilia associated with the Terry Chocolate Company and it's recently closed factory.
October 14, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about Fritz Knipschildt and his plans to build Chocopologie and expand his facility from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet. Another article explores the world of high end candy apples and includes reviews.
October 13, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the late Cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman's family battling to stop his likeness being used to sell chocolate chip cookies in India.
October 12, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about Target launching a new line of high end chocolate for sale in there stores. Scharffen Berger has announced a new item Gianduja which they claim is the first American version of the classic Italian confection. It is a blend of Dark Chocolate and roasted hazelnuts. The Scharffen Berger website has a recipe for Gianduja pudding as well as ordering information or you should be able to pick up a bar at the Scharffen Berger store on the Upper West Side.
October 11, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the growth of the high end chocolate market in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
October 10, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the launching of a new Halal chocolate bar suitable for Muslims living in the United Kingdom.
October 5, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the finding of the little boy who's face was on the Kinder boxes.
October 3, 2005- Godiva has announced the sponsorship of a charity auction that involves some of the world's great celebrities. You can bid and win dinner with Muhammad Ali , Sarah Fergueson, The Dutchess Of York, Jennifer Garner and Ricky Martin. The bidding will be handled through eBay and ends October 9th. We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about how Dark Chocolate can help combat diarrhea, another article Pepperidge Farm Launches New Chocolate Dipped Cookies,announces the launch of the new Pepperidge Farm line and Venezuela Hopes for a Sweet Return of Its Idle Cocoa Industry which is an article on Hugo Chavez's hope to update the Venezuelan chocolate industry.
October 2, 2005- Master chocolate chef Jacques Torres has announced a Free Demo at his Chocolate Haven shop for November 11th at 11:00 - 11:30 am. I would call the shop a day or to in advance to confirm and no reservations are needed for the event. He has also announced he will be participating in the Gourmet Institute's 3 day event running October 21-23 2005 here in New York City. Other speakers of interest for the "sweet tooth" crowd include Johnny Iuzzini , the four star pastry chef from Perry Street, Francois Payard , of Payard on French Pastry, Gina DePalma from Babbo on Italian Pastry and of course many of the food industries titans, Daniel Boulud,Cesare Casella, Marcus Samuelsson among others who will discuss food from when before the dessert cart arrives. The event is a bit pricey but if you really enjoy eating well then it is something you might be interested in.
October 1, 2005- We have expanded our Chocolate Industry Financial Links page News Section so that everyday chocolate and confection news from all over the globe is linked. If you haven't yet taken a look you definitely should. Todays articles include a piece about the closing of the Terry's Chocolate Factory in York England after the company has been producing chocolate in York since 1886.
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