The Functional Chocolate Company Featured in 'Power Pitch' Session at 2022 National Confectioners' Association Sweets & Snacks Expo

Condition Specific Chocolate Selected for Presentation to Panel of Buyers at 25th Anniversary of Leading Confectionery Event

CHICAGO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of The Functional Chocolate Company^®, Chris Peruzzi was selected to present a "Power Pitch" to a panel of leading retail experts, category managers and buyers at the 2022 National Confectioners' Association Sweets & Snacks Expo.

The Functional Chocolate Company offers naturally vegan & gluten free dark chocolate paired with a blend of condition-specific nutraceuticals - vitamins, minerals, botanicals and amino acids, to help address a variety of everyday health realities - from sleep to energy, stress to focus and much more.

"With so many innovative companies participating at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, being selected to share our story and products was truly an honor," said Chris Peruzzi, COO and co-Founder, The Functional Chocolate Company. "Power Pitch was an incredible opportunity to introduce Functional Chocolate to leading retail decision makers, and the dialogue with the panel and audience was invaluable."

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Sweets & Snacks Expo includes hundreds of the world's best candy and snack makers displaying their latest innovations. The Functional Chocolate Company products are also included in the Featured Products Showcase.

Products from The Functional Chocolate company highlighted at the event include:

• Brainy Chocolate for Productivity & Focus
• Energy Chocolate
• Sleepy Chocolate
• Carefree Chocolate for Stress and Anxiety
• Hot Chocolate for Menopause
• Sexy Chocolate for Low Libido
• Rhythm Chocolate for PMS

For more information about Functional Chocolate or to set up an interview at the event, please contact Graham Sorkin at [email protected] or visit booth 20222 during show hours.

About Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier event for the confectionery and snack industries. Featuring new product launches, business-building solutions and merchandising innovations, this annual trade show brings together qualified candy and snack retail professionals and company representatives who showcase the latest in candy and snack products. The event is sponsored by the National Confectioners Association. Learn more at SweetsAndSnacks.com.

About the National Confectioners Association (NCA):

The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and work to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. Learn more at CandyUSA.com or follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About The Functional Chocolate Company:

Chocolate can do more than just taste great! Functional Chocolate helps make every day a little better with condition specific blends of powerful botanicals and clinically researched ingredients paired with ethically sourced decadent dark chocolate. Our naturally vegan and gluten free chocolate bars address some of the most common health realities; from sleep to energy, focus and stress, to women's health concerns including PMS, menopause and low libido. Now your favorite superfood is supercharged. Experience the Sweet Taste of HealthⓇ

Flexible, fully customizable individual boxes and gift options are available at funcho.co, as well as popular retail locations.

For wholesale inquiries, please contact [email protected] or find us on RangeMe, Faire & Abound.

Supporting Resources:

• Learn more about the science of Functional Chocolate on our blog -- https://funcho.co/blogs/articles
• Follow @FunctionalChoc on:
• Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalChoc
• Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/functionalchoc/
• Pinterest -- https://www.pinterest.com/FunctionalChoc
• Twitter -- https://twitter.com/FunctionalChoc

SOURCE The Functional Chocolate Company