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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Truffle category innovates despite sagging gift box chocolate sales

Gift box chocolates generated $282M in year ending June 14, IRI reports.

July 21, 2020

Premium chocolate producers continue to innovate within the truffles, pralines and filled chocolates category while gift box chocolate sales have dipped overall.

GODIVA donates chocolate, coffee to healthcare workers

Company has donated more than 600,000 pieces of chocolate to two hospital networks.

April 24, 2020

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In the past few weeks, GODIVA has donated chocolate, coffee and other treats to hospitals, doctors, nurses, caregivers and other supporting hospital workers.

GODIVA launches Lady Godiva Initiative

Chocolate brand will donate $25,000 to five global organizations that empower women.

March 11, 2020

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GODIVA has launched the Lady GODIVA Initiative, a program designed to support charitable organizations that empower women around the world.

GODIVA names Brent Franks as first chief operating officer

Franks has served at Aramark, Pepsi.

February 25, 2020

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In this newly created role, Franks will be responsible for advancing operational excellence for GODIVA across every global market.

GODIVA launches marketing campaign inspired by founder’s love story

Advertisements to focus on key selling periods beginning September 2019.

September 18, 2019

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GODIVA has launched a new advertising campaign that draws from the passion founder Pierre Draps had for chocolate and his wife, Eugenie.

Godiva Chocolate Festival Collection offers chance to celebrate

Collection will rotate pieces each season.

Alyse Thompson

July 30, 2019

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Godiva Chocolatier has launched the Chocolate Festival Collection, inspired by the bustling energy of the world’s most vibrant festivals.

Godiva names former L’Occitane exec Caroline Le Roch as president of Americas

Le Roch brings nearly 20 years of sales, merchandising and global leadership experience.

April 2, 2019

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GODIVA Chocolatier has named Caroline Le Roch as president of Americas, effective April 1.

Godiva to open café in New York City

Company plans to launch 10 cafes in the Northeast U.S. in 2019.

March 28, 2019

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GODIVA will open a café in New York City next month. Set to open April 18 at 560 Lexington Ave., the GODIVA café will feature a sweet and savory menu of grab-n-go items.

Yildiz Holding sells off Godiva assets to MBK Partners

Transaction includes retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, along with the production facility supplying these regions in Belgium

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2019

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Under the terms of the transaction, MBK Partners will purchase the retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and the future rights to develop New Zealand.

GODIVA names former Hard Rock exec John Galloway as chief marketing and innovation officer

Galloway brings 30 years of marketing and leadership experience to chocolate brand.

Alyse Thompson

October 12, 2018

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GODIVA Chocolatier has appointed John Galloway as its chief marketing and innovation officer, effective Oct. 22. Galloway will be responsible for leading the brand’s global marketing and innovation team and joins the business’ Global Executive Committee.

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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