Lindt Enhances Classic Snack Ingredients, Creating New, Innovative Sweet And Salty Premium Chocolate Recipes

STRATHAM, N.H., March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, premium chocolatier Lindt USA introduces a selection of innovative chocolate offerings, featuring classic snack ingredients and elevated sweet and salty flavor combinations. From creamy salted caramel centers to crunchy snack inclusions, the newest products include: LINDOR Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt truffles, HELLO Sweet Popcorn bars and sticks, HELLO Dark Chocolate Cookie bars and sticks, HELLO Salted Caramel bars and sticks, and CLASSIC RECIPE Salted Pretzel bars. The Lindt Master Chocolatiers worked together to analyze the latest flavor trends and combine the finest ingredients to create the perfectly balanced sweet and salty premium chocolate recipes.

"With sweet and salty combinations on the rise, the new offerings satisfy consumer demand while creating the ultimate chocolate tasting experience," says Lindt Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja. "Our new recipes take classic snack ingredients to a whole new level. We've combined the highest quality chocolate with everyday treats people love, such as popcorn, pretzels and cookies, resulting in premium sweet and salty chocolate varieties that will please any palate."

New Sweet and Salty Offerings

LINDOR Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt – LINDOR truffles are the iconic premium chocolate masterpiece from Lindt, distinguished by a delicate chocolate shell that surrounds an irresistibly smooth melting center. The new LINDOR Dark Chocolate Caramel truffle features a dark chocolate shell infused with sea salt, enveloping a caramel milk chocolate truffle filling. Given the popularity of LINDOR Caramel, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers worked to provide dark chocolate lovers with a heightened caramel flavor experience, enhanced by the addition of sea salt. LINDOR Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt truffles are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, on Lindt.com and at major retailers nationwide (SRP: $4.39, 5.1 oz. bag).   

HELLO Sweet Popcorn, HELLO Dark Chocolate Cookie and HELLO Salted Caramel – The Lindt HELLO collection is modern, enticing and sinfully delicious with unique flavors inspired by American desserts and treats. With lip-smacking tastes, vibrant looks and a distinct personality, the Lindt HELLO collection redefines what premium chocolate can look and taste like in trendy formats. The new sweet and salty additions to the HELLO collection feature:

• HELLO Sweet Popcorn – For the first time ever, Lindt USA is incorporating popcorn, the classic snack, within a premium chocolate offering that is crunchy, a little bit salty and delicious. The new HELLO Sweet Popcorn recipe features milk chocolate with pieces of popcorn and a creamy filling. HELLO Sweet Popcorn bars and sticks are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, on Lindt.com and exclusively at Target nationwide (SRP: $0.99, Stick: 1.4 oz.; SRP: $2.99, Bar: 3.5 oz.).
• HELLO Dark Chocolate Cookie – Lindt HELLO is embracing its dark side with the first-ever dark chocolate recipe. The new HELLO Dark Chocolate Cookie recipe features dark chocolate with a creamy chocolate filling and dark cookie pieces. HELLO Dark Chocolate Cookie bars and sticks are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, on Lindt.com and at major retailers nationwide (SRP: $0.99, Stick: 1.4 oz.; SRP: $2.99, Bar: 3.5 oz.).
• HELLO Salted Caramel – Lindt HELLO is putting a twist on the consumer-favorite caramel flavor by adding a pop of salt. The new HELLO Salted Caramel recipe features milk chocolate with a salted caramel filling. HELLO Salted Caramel bars and sticks are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, on Lindt.com and at major retailers nationwide (SRP: $0.99, Stick: 1.4 oz.; SRP: $2.99, Bar: 3.5 oz.).

CLASSIC RECIPE Salted Pretzel – Crafted with care by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers according to traditional Swiss recipes, the CLASSIC RECIPE range uses the finest quality ingredients to combine the creamiest Lindt chocolate with premium inclusions. The new Salted Pretzel bar features smooth milk chocolate combined with pretzel pieces and sea salt crystals. The recipe offers chocolate lovers a unique combination of both creamy and crunchy textures in a classic chocolate bar format. CLASSIC RECIPE Salted Pretzel bars are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, on Lindt.com and at major retailers nationwide (SRP: $2.79, 4.2 oz. bar).

For more information on the newest sweet and salty offerings, please visit the Lindt Unwrapped Blog and Lindt.com. To stay up to date on other news from Lindt, like the company's Facebook page or follow Lindt on Twitter and Instagram.

About Lindt & Sprungli
With 170 years of history and Swiss tradition, Lindt & Sprungli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high quality products in more than 120 countries. Lindt & Sprungli operates 12 production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs more than 12,000 worldwide. Lindt USA operates more than 50 retail stores in the U.S. and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels. For more information on Lindt, visit www.lindt.com. 

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