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CandySnob's Monthly Roundup for June 2009

2009-07-02T00:42:19Z

Gourmet Candy

The Caramellow - Aptly named fusion chocolate

Organic Candy

Nibchoc - "Chocolate Hit" without any of the bad stuff

Random Candy Stuff

Chocollider - Chocolate Meets Mosaic

Chocolates Inspired by Latin Philosophers

2009-07-01T16:11:41Z

CIOCCOlatini are chocolates representing the most famous Latin philosophers, each one with a particular spice. The product won the Chocolate & Design Contest 2007.

From Playdesign via NOTCOT

Nibchoc - "Chocolate Hit" without any of the bad stuff

2009-06-29T16:07:38Z

According to creator Rachel Niblock, "Nibchoc is designed to provide a satisfying "chocolate hit" without any of the additives found in chocolate. Its made with cacao nibs, from the fruit of the Theobroma Cacao tree, which in their raw state contain over 300 chemical compounds that render them highly nutritious."

What makes the bars sweet (and edible)? Agave nectar. And they're bound together with coconut oil. If you're a diabetic, vegan or coeliac, Nibchoc would be a great option for you.

Photo and some info via Mindfood

Chocollider - Chocolate Meets Mosaic

2009-06-24T14:09:25Z

A new concept by Yaroslav Shuvaev, "Energy Chocolate with 4 SKUs , for teenagers, students, and other young people. Two fun mosaic chocolate bars in one package."

Cool idea, and nice packaging, but I have to wonder if chocolate that's made to play around with and make different shapes would be messy. Wondering how easily it melts I suppose.

Love the look of the bar before being broken up though - really beautiful.

from The Dieline

The Caramellow - Aptly named fusion chocolate

2009-06-22T13:49:09Z

The Caramellow is one of the more beautiful and interesting pieces we've seen in awhile. Made up of mellow caramel chocolate and premium milk chocolate, with baby caramel chocolate buttons and florentine squares pressed into the top, as well as a sprinkling of crunchy crushed cinder toffee. And this bad boy is a 1 pound slab - 10" x 6"!

Boyer Candy Unveils New Value Pack Design

2009-05-09T14:05:29Z

Boyer Candy Company, makers of the Famous "Mallo Cups," Smoothie Cups," and "Peanut Butter Cups," unveil their new graphic designs for the value pack trays.

(PRWEB) May 8, 2009 -- Boyer Candy Company, makers of the Famous "Mallo Cups," Smoothie Cups," and "Peanut Butter Cups," unveil their new graphic designs for the value pack trays. "We are excited about the line expansion" expresses Tina Baker, Vice President of Sales, "It enables us to meet different price points for the Supermarket, Drug Store, and Mass Merchandiser Distribution Channels."

Boyer's New Value Packs will be packed in pre-perforated "Ready Display Cartons" and will be available in all three products - Mallo Cups, Smoothies, and Peanut Butter Cups for fall delivery. Visit our booth #2310 at the ALL CANDY EXPO in Chicago on May 19th-21st of 2009.

For more information on the Play Money Program please visit our website at
www.boyercandies.com

VISIT I LOVE MALLO CUPS.COM

CandySnob's Monthly Roundup for April 2009

2009-05-01T14:12:03Z

Candy Deals & Offers

Easter Candy Deals from Richart

Candy News

Easter Candy

Organic Candy

Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Offering Mother's/Earth Day Widget

Retro Candy

Boyer Candy Continues to Redeem "Play Money" for Over 73 Years

CandySnob's Mother's Day Candy Guide

2009-04-29T12:28:39Z

The Maman Collection from Richart
There are three delicious boxes of chocolate for Mom here. And aside from the unique and scrumptious chocolates we've come to expect from Richart, the packaging is a piece of art as well.

Maman Chérie - Microheart bonbons with hearts in three flavors: Dark Chocolate: Venezuelan Ganache; Milk Chocolate : Almond Praliné; White Chocolate : Caramel Coulis

Maman Intense - Bonbons in 7 different aromas and artistic designs: Ganache: Balsamic, Roasted, Fruit, Citrus, Herbal, Floral or Spice. Plus it comes with a an edible "Happy Mother's Day" chocolate plak. Available in 17 and 50 piece boxes.

Maman Amour - Bonbons that say I love you in French, "Je t'aime". Dark Chocolate: Raspberry ganache; Milk Chocolate : Almond Praline; White Chocolate : Apricot Coulis. Also with the edible "Happy Mother's Day" chocolate plak. Available in 10 and 26 piece boxes.

Mother's Day Gourmet Assorted 1 Lb Chocolate Box from Dan's Chocolates

Delicate and thin chocolate shells filled with the freshest creams, fruit purees, pure cocoa butter and nuts to create the most flavorful of fillings.

Bars include 2 each of these unique flavors: Peppy-R-Mint, Orangadu, Caramel River, The Caffeinator, Trail Hound, White Delight, Lot-A-Choc, and PB Eclipse!

1 lb. box includes 36 truffles or 16 1 oz bars.

Godiva Mother's Day Gift Set
Godiva knows how to do it. This over-the-top treat includes three trays filled with 30 elegant truffles, including limited edition Mango in Dark Chocolate, Peach in Milk Chocolate, Strawberries and Crème in White Chocolate, plus regular, awesome Godiva truffles. With a mirror inside the lid, this gift box makes a lovely keepsake for jewelry and more.

Godiva 9-piece Mother's Day Truffle Gift Box
Just slightly smaller but just as beautiful and just as delicious, we had to add another Godiva gift for mom.

Includes Mango Truffle in Dark Chocolate, Peach Truffle in Milk Chocolate, and Strawberries and Crème Truffle in White Chocolate.

Charming, elegant oval shaped floral box arrives ready for giving.

9 pcs.

Kosher OU-D

Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: Decorative Ballotin
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates are the perfect way to indulge in any season. This assortment includes a selection of sinfully smooth truffles, delicate fresh butter creams, and delectable pralines in milk, dark and white chocolate coverings, all in a stylishly wrapped ballotin.

Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Offering Mother's/Earth Day Widget

2009-04-16T13:31:07Z

Time to celebrate the two big mothers in our lives - our moms and Mother Earth. Green & Black's Organic Chocolate is offering a downloadable widget with daily tips on how to live green and black - respecting the earth while indulging in the best things it has to offer. Put the widget on your website, blog or facebook page, and always have great ideas how to help the mom's in your life.

Check out the Green & Black's Mother's Day / Earth Day widget

Happy Easter from CandySnob!

2009-04-12T12:59:00Z

Bob Wallace http://www.whatsalltheracquet.com

Boyer Candy Continues to Redeem "Play Money" for Over 73 Years

2009-04-10T20:13:39Z

It's a proud day today - Boyer Candy put out a press release today celebrating 73 years of Boyer Candy "Play Money." This is my grandfather's invention, and it has been a successful program for almost 3/4 of a century. He'd be happy to see this release.

From PRWeb

The legacy of the Boyer Candy Company, Inc. "Play Money" lives on and continues to be redeemed for a variety of prizes. The "Play Money", which acts as the tray for the creamy, marshmallow-coconut filled Mallo Cup, can be found in each count goods candy bar. Not only are consumers getting their candy, but they're also receiving a little extra bonus.

(PRWEB) April 10, 2009 -- Since 1936, The Boyer Candy Company has been producing Mallo Cups, the first cup candy produced in the United States. These delicious cups continue to draw a loyal following not only for their creamy centered confections which provides a unique taste, but also for the little extra surprise inside of every bar pack known as "PLAY MONEY". The "Play Money" also known as Coin Cards are the printed trays on which the candy sits. The "Coin Card" has a value that varies from 5 to 50 points (that's the big score!).

When consumers save 500 points, they send their coin cards back to the plant which is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains location of Altoona Pennsylvania where they are counted and rewarded by the "Malloteers" in the mailroom. The loyal customers have the opportunity to be rewarded with several different prizes which are found in our company's coin card catalog. In the beginning the prize consisted of a box of candy, however as years passed the prize was changed to a Marty Mallo Check for $1.00.

In 1986 the program was expanded to include t-shirts, hats, tins of candy, and watches. In 2009 it was once again expanded to include games, backpacks, and the Boyer Character Dolls: Marty Mallo, Patty Peanut Butter Cup, and Sam Smoothie.

Surprisingly, over 5 ½% of all coin cards are redeemed. In 2004, one customer sent in 100,000 points. Not only was he sent $200 in redemption checks, but his coin cards were also placed on display in our plant (it was a record). Now that's a lot of candy! Due our loyal customers and the nostalgia of the past, Boyer's Play Money Program continues to bring smiles and childhood memories to its customers.

Check out I Love Mallo Cups.com

Le Whiff - New chocolate inhaler that comes complete with no guilt

2009-04-10T13:47:23Z

Le Whif, which launched a few days ago, combines chocolate and aerosol science in a zero calorie chocolate inhaler. The product started in 2008 as part of a culinary art experiment executed by Harvard professor David Edwards and his students.

Somehow I just don't think it will provide the satisfaction of a nice piece of chocolate. But who knows, we're game to try.

Thank you CoolHunting for the original post about this.

An Easter Basket That's For Adults

2009-04-05T11:35:00Z

Easter baskets don't have to just be for kids. Case in point, the Adult Easter Basket of Sweets.

Each basket includes a lot of goodies that are tailored more for the older folks than the children, such as: Jordan Almonds, World Famous Pralines, Bear Claws, Glazed Pecans, Jelly Bellies, a foil wrap Chocolate Bunny, a solid Chocolate Bunny Sucker and a decorative Easter Egg.

Check out the Adult Easter Basket of Sweets.

Send the Glamour Girl in Your Life a Fashionable Easter Basket

2009-04-04T11:39:00Z

Do you have a "Glamor Girl" in your life? A 6 to 9 year old girl who is very into the girlie, fashion, pop culture scene? Then this is the Easter basket she'll love. It is filled with traditional Easter sweets, a trendy Animal Print Coin Purse, Two-Tone Lip Gloss, Elastic Hair Pony Tail Tie with Flowers. Plus, it comes in a Straw Purse with embroidered Flowers.

Check out the Easter Gift Basket for Glamour Girls

Easter Candy Deals from Richart

2009-04-03T13:30:48Z

Richart Chocolates Gourmet Springtime Ballotin - starting at $20.90.

Cache Cache Bunny from Richart Chocolates - Limited Time Only

Richart Chocolates Gourmet Best of Reds Ballotin - starting under $30.

Richart Chocolates Gourmet Springtime Ballotin - starting at $20.90.

Boyer Candy now offering "Fun Bites" 10 oz. bags

2009-04-03T13:22:32Z

Boyer Candy Company now offers 10 oz. bags of .5 oz snack size "Fun Bites" in their three core products - Mallo Cups, Smoothies, and Peanut Butter Cups. This exciting new expansion enables Boyer to meet different price points for the supermarket, drug store, and mass merchandiser distribution channels, as well as allows consumers to indulge in bite size portions which has become the modern day trend!

(PRWEB) April 2, 2009 -- Boyer Candy Company, makers of the Famous "Mallo Cups," Smoothies Cups," and "Peanut Butter Cups" has expanded their line to include 10 oz. bags of their .5oz. snack size "FUN BITES."

"FUN BITE BAGS are critical to our line expansion" says Tina Baker, Vice President of Sales, "It enables us to meet different price points for the Supermarket, Drug Store, and Mass Merchandiser Distribution Channels. This exciting, new expansion not only benefits our mass distributors, but it also allows for our consumers to indulge in bite size portions which has become the modern day trend.

Boyer's new 10 oz. FUN BITES BAGS which include all three flavors - Mallo Cups, Smoothie, and Peanut Butter Cups.

For more information please visit www.boyercandies.com.

Get your favorite Boyer and retro candies at

I Love Mallo Cups.com

Motorcycle Riding Chocolate Easter Bunny

2009-04-03T12:30:00Z

If you have a motorcycle enthusiast in your life...or if you just want a fun chocolate Easter bunny...or if you can't find that special something for the head of your local Hell's Angels club...this is the chocolate Easter bunny for you.

The Motorcycle Riding Chocolate Easter Bunny 4oz is hand poured using the finest milk chocolate, and they're made daily so you know they're fresh.

This Easter, take a spin with the Motorcycle Riding Chocolate Easter Bunny 4oz

Perugina Easter Milk Chocolate Egg With A Surprise

2009-04-02T12:24:00Z

We are befuddled by the Perugina Easter Milk Chocolate Egg "with a surprise."

We've searched around online, and cannot find out what the surprise is. You may be thinking, "That's the point, CandySnob," but we're just trying to figure it out for our loyal readers ;). If anyone knows, please fill us in, we'd love to hear from you.

What we do know is that its milk chocolate and its made by Perugina, which is a great Italian chocolate maker. So whatever the "surprise" is, we're sure its worth the curiousity!

Check out the Perugina Easter Milk Chocolate Egg

Serious Dark Fix Easter Egg + 10% Off Coupon

2009-04-01T15:59:26Z

Serious Dark Fix Easter Egg

Contained with these thick 74% dark chocolate shells - one smooth and dark, the other studded with cocoa nibs - are exclusive single estate dark chocolate recipes of nutty praline, gin ganache, cuddly rum and caramel, zesty orange & lemon and sophisticated blackcurrant & champagne.
COUPON ALERT: Use coupon code 'CHOCA9' at Hotel Chocolat to get 10% OFF all orders over $60 placed before June 30th 2009.

Easter Chocolates for Calorie Counters

2009-04-01T10:19:00Z

Spring is in the air - so you probably don't feel like setting your diet back a month by eating all the Easter goodies that are lying around. But you don't want to lose out on the fun either. The answer? Sugar Free, Low Carb Easter Bunny Chocolate Bars.

The keys, as you may have guessed, are that they are (1) small, and (2) dark chocolate. Portion size always helps, and dark chocolate is both delicious and better for you. So check these out, they come in a 5-pack. Don't deny yourself any Easter fun!

Sugar Free, Low Carb Easter Bunny Chocolate Bars.

CandySnob's Monthly Roundup for March

2009-03-31T20:47:29Z

Easter Candy

Monthly Roundups

CandySnob Monthly Roundup for February

Random Candy Stuff

White Chocolate Keyboard Makes Carpal Tunnel Almost Worth It

A Unique Chocolate Easter Bunny With Floppy Ears

2009-03-31T11:15:00Z

To us, a vast majority of chocolate Easter bunnies look the same. They're generally made out of just a handful of molds, they're usually a profile of the bunny, blah, blah, blah.

Which is why we really like this Flop Eared Bunny.

First, we like that it has more dimension - its facing forward and shows the whole body. Second, we love that he has a floppy ear. So this bad bunny is both delicious but also unique and fun.

Check out the Flop Eared Bunny in Milk Chocolate.

Retro Easter Candy Baskets for Any Generation

2009-03-30T11:01:00Z

No matter what generation you're from, you always have fond memories of the candies you grew up with. They help you remember simpler times when eating candy was a little bit of daily entertainment.

1940's Easter Retro Candy Gift Basket
BB Bats, Bit O' Honey, Bubble Gum Cigars, Canada Mints, C Howard Violet Gum, Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Squares, Chuckles, Coconut Bars, French Chew, Jujubes, Kits Taffy, Long Boys, Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Red Hots, Sen Sen, Smith Brothers Licorice, Snaps, Sugar Daddy Pops, Teaberry Gum, Black Taffy, Bulls Eyes, Caramel Creams, Chick O' Stick Nuggets, Necco Assorted Wafters, Root Beer Barrels, and Slo Pokes.

1950's Easter Retro Candy Gift Box
55 pieces of: Boston Baked Beans, Canada Mints, C Howard Violet Gum, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Sweet 7 Sour Pops, Chuckles, Cinnamon Toothpicks, Coconut Bars, Gold Mine Gum, Hot Tamales, Jujyfruits, Kits Taffy, Licorice Pipe, Long Boys, Mike & Ikes, Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Slap Stix, Snaps, Sugar Daddy Pops, Teaberry Gum, Wax Lips, Bit O Honey, Bullseye's Caramel Creams, Chick O Sticks, Neccos, Root Beer Barrels, Salt Water Taffy & Walnettos.

1960's Easter Retro Candy Gift Box
Abba Zaba Minis, BB Bats, Big Hunk Minis, Boston Baked Beans, Canada Mints, Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Assorted Squares, Charms Sweet & Sour Pops, Cherry Heads, Cinnamon Toothpicks, Coconut Bars, Fizzies, Gold Mine Gum, Good & Plenty, Hot Tamales, Jujubes, Licorice Pipes, Red Hots, Sugar Daddy Pops, Sweetarts, Teaberry Gum, Wax Lips, Atomic Fireballs, Candy Necklace, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads, Necco Wafers, and Now & Laters.

1970's Easter Retro Candy Gift Box
Abba Zaba Minis, Apple Heads, Boston baked Beans, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Bubble Gum Cigars, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Sweet & Sour Pops, Cherry Heads, Fizzies, Freshen Up Gum, Giant Smarties, Hot Tamales, Jolly Rancher Sticks, Laffy Taffy, Licorice Pipes, Pixy Sticks, Pop Rocks, Razzles, Sugar Daddy Pops, Sweetarts, Wax Lips, Zotz, Atomic Fireballs, Bazooka, Candy Necklace, Jaw Breakers, Lemonheads, Necco Assorted Wafers & Now & Laters.

1980's Easter Retro Candy Gift Box
Apple Heads, Bottle Caps, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Blow Pops, Fruit Stripe Gum, Fun Dip, Gobstoppers, Grape Heads, Jolly Rancher Sticks, Mamba, Mike & Ikes, Nerds, Orange Heads, Pixy Stix, Pop Rocks, Runts, Saf-T-Pops, Slap Stix, Sweetarts, Wax Fangs, Zotz, Atomic Fireballs, Candy Necklaces, Bazooka, Bit O Honey, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads & Now & Laters.

1990's Easter Retro Candy Gift Basket
Airheads, Apple Heads, Blow Pops, Bottle Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Cow Tales, Fun Dip, Giant Smarties, Mega Double Lollies, Nerds, Pop Rocks, Push Pops, Ring Pops, Runts, Shock Tarts Roll, Sour Patch Kids, Sour Punch Twists, Sweetarts Roll, Atomic Fireballs, Bzooka, Candy Necklace, Cry Baby Gum, Jolly Rancher Pieces, Lemonheads & Now & Laters.

Full-On-Dark Cocoa Pod Easter Egg + 10% Off Coupon

2009-03-29T10:50:00Z

Full-On-Dark Cocoa Pod Easter Egg.

This is one beautiful piece of chocolate. It's 74% dark chocolate egg finished with a delicate cocoa pod design is accompanied by deliciously dark chocolate recipes mingling chili, velvety gianduja, and tangy Valencia orange with deep rich cocoa tones.

COUPON ALERT: Use coupon code 'CHOCA9' at Hotel Chocolat to get 10% OFF all orders over $60 placed before June 30th 2009.

The Eggsibitionist Easter Egg + 10% Off Coupon

2009-03-28T10:56:00Z

The Eggsibitionist™ Easter Egg
Cradled between two thick shells of 40% milk chocolate are a dozen exquisitely hand finished eggs with decadent orange and hazelnut praline, silky strawberry and vanilla mousse, praline with cookie crunch and chocolate brownie.

COUPON ALERT: Use coupon code 'CHOCA9' at Hotel Chocolat to get 10% OFF all orders over $60 placed before June 30th 2009.

'Violet' Easter Candy Assortment - Eggs, Bunnies, Bells and Birds

2009-03-27T14:10:25Z

The reason we like this assortment of fine Easter chocolates is because of the variety and the uniqueness. Sure, they have the eggs and bunnies, but they also have bells, birds and seashells. Plus, its a variety of dark, milk, white and orange-flavoured chocolates, almond pralines and hazelnut filled chocolates. Each chocolate is hand-made with the purest ingredients and without any preservatives.

Check out the Violet Easter Chocolate Collection

CandySnob's Easter Candy Guide - The Deluxe Easter Candy Basket

2009-03-27T13:53:50Z

The Deluxe Easter Candy Basket
Look...if you're busy like Mr. and Mrs. Candy Snob, you may not have time to individually pick out each and every piece of candy and toy for your children's Easter celebration - even though you'd like to. But...you can get a little convenience without sacrificing quality with the Deluxe Easter Basket at Candy Warehouse. The basket measures 10 x 11 x 15 and includes the following:

• Hand-painted Wicker Easter Basket
• 7-Inch Milk Chocolate Bunny: 1
• Yellow Plush Ducky: 1
• 8-Inch Giant Easter Candy Stick: 2
• White 9-Ounce Classic Sugar Egg: 1
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares Easter Egg Tin: 1
• Peeps 5-Pack: 2
• Plastic Easter Egg with Jelly Beans: 3
• Nestle Chocolate Easter Eggs: 8
• Wrapped Marshmallow Easter Eggs: 5
• Decorated Easter Jell Pop: 2
• Gummy Bunny Teeth: 3
• Easter Lollipops in Assorted Colors: 4

Check out the The Deluxe Easter Candy Basket

CandySnob's Easter Candy Guide - Personalized Photo Candy Box

2009-03-26T13:48:09Z

Personalized Photo Easter Candy Box
Can you imagine the look on your child's face after he or she has been spending the morning looking for Easter eggs, if they found their final treasure - a box of chocolates. But not just any box of chocolates - a box of Easter chocolates with their own picture on it! Maybe even a picture of them sitting with the Easter Bunny!

This would be a treasure they would remember for a long, long time. Not to mention Dan's Chocolates are first rate - so Mom & Dad can enjoy a little Easter treasure as well.

Personalized Photo Candy Box

CandySnob's Easter Candy Guide - Best of Reds Filled Ballotin

2009-03-25T13:35:18Z

Richart Chocolates Gourmet Best of Reds Ballotin.
Another great Easter candy choice from RICHART. dedicates the Best of Reds to true lovers of filled chocolates, a collection merging the best of their "Red" collections.

But truthfully, we're blown away by the beauty and artistic flair of the candies themselves. This is a perfect Easter candy gift for that special someone who will appreciate the visual and taste aspects of candy.

Richart Chocolates Gourmet Best of Reds Ballotin.

CandySnob's Easter Candy Guide - Cache Cache Chocolate Bunny

2009-03-24T13:28:25Z

Make Easter egg hunts more fun with the Cache Cache Bunny from Richart Chocolates.
These long-eared delights are perfect for hiding in the garden or in the house. And they come with a great gift box for hiding as well. And if they're from Richart, you know the chocolate is top-notch.

Cache Cache Bunny from Richart Chocolates.