Chocolate News
Happy National Chocolate Day! December 28, 2021
What is the Difference Between Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate
Hot cocoa and hot chocolate are not one and the same. While they’re both delicious and tailor-made for this time of year, the recipes and resulting drinks differ quite a bit. Yes, they’re driven by the bittersweet goodness that comes from cacao. The real distinction here is a from-scratch version versus a quick-and-easy batch of the sweet beverage. Click, HERE, for more and check out the RECEIPE SECTION, on this website, for recipes for both (and many more scrumptious recipes!)
Supply chains: ‘condensed timelines’ were a big challenge this year, Bridgewater Chocolate CEO says
Bridgewater Chocolate CEO Jeff Stoeckel discussed the supply chain crisis’ effects on the chocolate industry and the high demand for quality chocolate this holiday season compared to last year. He discussed dealing with a big chocolate conundrum this season– supply chain issue, soaring costs of cocoa and sugar, transportation, packaging. How has that impacted his ability to deliver his product, get it out to consumers? Click, HERE, to find out.
Former Rutgers basketball player Kathleen Fitzpatrick, aka ‘Ms. Fitz,’ drains deep 3-pointer to earn her third grade class hot chocolate
There is not a more beloved person on the internet right now than Ms. Fitz. Who is Ms. Fitz? Why, it’s Kathleen Fitzpatrick, of course – a former Rutgers University hooper-turned-third-grade teacher. And she just hit the biggest, most important jump shot in the world for her class. She promised them if she hit a full-court shot on the playground she’d reward her class with some hot chocolate. Of course, Ms. Fitz had to give them what they wanted. She got the ball, lined her shot up, and drained it. No sweat at all. (Click, HERE, for video).
Barry Callebaut reveals 4 chocolate trends for 2022
Barry Callebaut has identified four trends set to influence the North American chocolate market in 2022. The company recently released its third “Top Chocolate Trends” report. In addition to covering North America, reports are also available for Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. (Click, HERE, for more.)