The New Chocolate FactoryThe New Chocolate Factory

Chocolate is so much more than just a sweet indulgence. It’s an artful cultivation of flavors and textures that satisfies the sweet, the salty, the savory and the exotic cravings of consumers. That’s not to say that the classic pairings don’t still resonate with consumers—nuts, mint, caramel and toffee, fruits, etc. In fact, the 2013 Global Chocolate Report by the Sterling-Rice Group, Boulder, Colorado, found almonds were the No. 1 ingredient chosen by consumers when asked about their ideal chocolate product.