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CHOCOLATE GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2013 www.gourmetnews.com 21 National Chocolate & Dessert Show Returns to Chicago's Navy Pier, October 20-22 The National Chocolate & Dessert Show returns to Chicago's Navy Pier, Sunday, October 20 through Tuesday, October, 22. The event is the nation's only trade show dedicated to the chocolate and dessert industry. Foodservice operators, retail buyers, chefs and chocolatiers will leave with the key learnings and solutions to run a successful chocolate or dessert operation or retail program. With more than 27 years of experience organizing events and trade shows, President Mario Pi explains the need for The National Chocolate & Dessert Show: "Dessert, in particular chocolate, is a multi-billion dollar industry, but there wasn't a platform for buyers and operators to get a comprehensive snapshot of the market. Last year's inaugural show justified the previous 18 months of research that chocolate and dessert requires a focused trade show experience." While there are several trade shows where chocolate and dessert can be found, typically the products are lost in sea of other confections and specialty food products. For Pi, this justified the need for a more focused show. "From mass production to artisan chocolatiers, chocolate and dessert producers have an artisan craftsmanship that requires specialty equipment, a concentrated focus on ingredients, and constant upkeep of the latest industry trends," he said. "We wanted to make it easy for both foodservice operators and retail buyers to have all the broader elements needed to build a chocolate or dessert program in one place with the focused objectives needed to address the niche industry." Exhibitors at The National Chocolate & Dessert Show cover every aspect needed to develop a marketable chocolate and dessert program. Attendees have the opportunity to sign up for hours of industry insider seminars conducted by world- class pastry chefs and business leaders. These seminars will offer insight into everything from trends to business advice. The National Chocolate & Dessert Show overlaps with the consumer Chicago Fine Chocolate & Dessert Show which takes place Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20. Sunday attendees will have access to the consumer show to gain perspective from small artisan chocolatiers and pastry chefs as well as monitor consumer interests and tastes. Interested exhibitors have the opportunity to exhibit in the "tradesumer" area, a special floor feature area open to both trade and consumer attendees on Sunday, October 20 only. Attendee registration is open and currently free to attendees. Exhibitor space is currently still open, but space is selling out quickly. To learn more about The National Chocolate & Dessert Show, visit www.thenationalchocolateshow.com. GN The Happy Chocolatier Launches Signature Truffle Cubze Cherry Cordials from Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company The Happy Chocolatier™, LLC recently went national with Cubze, the company's signature cube-shaped truffle confections for the specialty food, gift basket and retail gift trades. Cubze are truffle centers formed into one inch cubes, coated in rich milk or dark chocolate and hand-wrapped in jeweltoned foils with an inspirational message about happiness. Made by hand with the finest all natural ingredients, Cubze truffles are available in a variety of flavors including chocolate, chocolate raspberry, chocolate cappuccino, chocolate mint, chocolate walnut, cookies and cream, Plump Maraschino Cherry Cordials from Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company contain no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup. The gourmet confections are naturally cordialized in a liquid center and dipped in all-natural milk chocolate. Your customers will taste the difference in this all-natural version of a classic sweet treat. cranberry walnut, and peanut butter. Each piece is a one-inch cube. The Cubze gift collection includes a variety of attractive gift boxes and bags with seasonal bands. In addition, the Cubze are available in bulk for display in candy cases or for use in gift baskets or in counter displays. For information on wholesale ordering, contact The Happy Chocolatier by email at info@the happychocolatier.com, by fax at 978.268.5025 or by phone at 781.910.0904. Also, visit the company online at www.thehappychocolatier.com. Creamed Honey with White Chocolate Almond Just like the luscious nougat one might find inside a chocolate-covered cherry, but minus the cherry, Vintage Bee's Creamed Honey with White Chocolate Almond features only raw creamed honey without any added sugar, preservatives or dairy. The product can be used as a syrup over ice cream, as icing for brownies, as a topping for bagels or as a sweetener for coffee or oatmeal. Try it right out of the jar for a great pick-me-up. There is truly no wrong way to eat Vintage Bee's Creamed Honey with White Chocolate Almond. And with less than ½ a gram of fat per teaspoon, the product is a great alternative to a candy bar. Vintage Bee's Creamed Honey with White Chocolate Almond is available in an 8ounce jar for an SRP of $7.99. For more information, contact Vintage Bee at 919.699.6788, or visit www.vintagebee.com. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company's Maraschino Cherry Cordials are available in eightpiece, 4-ounce boxes for a SRP of $11.95. For more information, visit Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company online at www.chocolatechocolate.com or at www.wholesale.chocolatechocolate.com. In addition, contact Dan Abel Jr at 314.338.3501, ext. 130.