March 22, 2024
(Industry Intelligence Inc.)
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The latest in what's going on in the world of confectionery products: The chocolate ice cream that puts chocolate lovers to the test There are chocolate lovers, and then there are chocolate lovers. Baskin-Robbins' new Mexican Chocolate Brownie ice cream, which has been available since March 1, definitely is geared for the lattter. The latest flavor features Mexican chocolate ice cream, Oreo Cookie Pieces, Mexican chocolate brownie batter swirl and cinnamon. Chocolate, chocolate and chocolate (and cinnamon). For "chocolate lovers" only. The primary source of this information is Inspire Brands. The Crookie: France's latest creation It's widely accepted that when it comes to baked goods and yummy sweets, France more than holds its own with the rest of the world. Once again, the French have failed to disappointment with the creation of the Crookie. The crookie is a combination chocolate chip cookie and croissant. It was invented by award-winning baker Stéphane Louvard of Maison Louvard in Paris. At first, Louvard sold around 100-150 crookies a day. But when TikTok influencer @johanpapz “discovered” the crookie last month and broadcast it to 1.3 million followers, the dessert’s popularity exploded. His video taste test of the crookie currently has 2.8 million views, and Louvard said his bakers now have to work overtime to keep up with demand. The bakery is currently producing 1,500 crookies most days of the week, and putting out 2,000 on Saturdays. The crookie: Oui! The primart source of this information is The Takeout The chocolate bunny that could break the bank Willing to spend $78.19 on a chocolate bunny? The Big W store in Chemside, Brisbane, Australia, posted that question when it put up for sale a Lindt chocolate bunny wrapped in gold foil thatt was 1 kilogram in size and enclosed in a plastic box. The sticker price? Just 120 Australia dollars, or $78.19 in U.S. dollars. Reaction has been largely negative, with shoppers either dismissing the product out of hand entirely or waiting to see if the price comes down after the Easter holiday. The primary source of this information is Yahoo.
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