Legendary Chocolatier, Thompson Chocolate, Announces New Line of Fashion-Forward Premium Novelties

MERIDEN, Conn., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Brands LLC, the renowned chocolatier with a legacy dating back to 1879, today announced the launch of a premium, all-natural chocolate novelty line under the Thompson brand.  Under the guidance of CEO Gene Dunkin, who has a 20-year pedigree in the chocolate industry including a tenure as president of Godiva Chocolatier, Thompson Chocolate is launching a fashion-forward presentation of fine foil-wrapped treats, in elegant brown and white polka-dotted gift boxes.  Thompson will be unveiling its new, contemporary packaging and chocolates at the National Confectioners Association's 2011 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO®, booth #1458, on May 24-26.

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"We are thrilled to welcome this line of exquisite treats to Thompson's portfolio of quality chocolate items," says Gene Dunkin, CEO of Thompson Brands. "This is a big step for Thompson as we both leverage and elevate our 132 year brand heritage.  After helping so many companies develop and market their own private label brands, we determined it was time to leverage Thompson's expertise and experience in the confectionary industry and carve out our own unique niche."

After over a century of perfecting the art of chocolate molding, and delivering custom and private label chocolate novelties to some of America's most respected chocolate companies and retailers, Thompson's own unique and exciting new look is expected to make a big splash with retailers this fall. 

"Thompson Chocolate consistently creates great-tasting, quality chocolates that are also all-natural, which is a highly popular category and influencer of purchasing decisions with our customers," said Janice Leong, buyer, Cost Plus World Market.  "The new polka-dotted packaging is bold yet stylish and will surely be a hit for all holidays, celebrations, and special occasions."

Thompson's fashion-forward presentation of fine foil-wrapped chocolate novelties aren't the only chocolate innovation making headlines – Adora™, the first calcium and vitamin D supplement in rich, premium, all-natural chocolate gives women a tasty, indulgent treat to look forward to – and at only 30 calories per serving.  The proprietary Adora formula, developed by Thompson Brands, meets women's daily health needs while satiating chocolate cravings.  Each indulgent chocolate Adora disk provides up to 50 percent of the daily value of calcium plus vitamin D3 and magnesium for optimal absorption, supporting total body health through a variety of life stages.  

Thompson's process for manufacturing Adora Calcium & Vitamin D Supplements meets the utmost quality control and standards and is regulated by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA).  The high quality calcium carbonate, vitamin D3, and magnesium all meet United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards.  

For more information on Thompson Chocolate and Adora Calcium Supplements, please visit www.thompsonchocolate.com or www.adoracalcium.com.    

About Thompson Brands

The story of Thompson Chocolate is in many ways the story of the American Dream.  Founder William H. Thompson was one of America's first chocolatiers.  In 1879, he founded the company determined to produce only quality chocolate items.  With hard work and attention to detail, he succeeded.  Now, over 130 years later, Thompson Chocolate continues his tradition of making delicious chocolates and foil wrapped specialties in Meriden, Connecticut.  Thompson Brands is proud to offer fine products in three distinct marketplaces:  Thompson Chocolate foil-wrapped specialties, Adora Calcium & Vitamin D Supplement in rich, premium, all-natural chocolate, and Custom & Private Label co-manufacturing services and capabilities that enable  partners to realize value, supply chain efficiencies and accelerated time to market.

SOURCE Thompson Brands LLC