Chocolate Amongst Australia's Most Trusted Brands

A recent Australian survey has found that chocolate and health care products are the most trusted brands amongst consumers.

The Australian Reader's Digest has recently released the findings of a survey it commissioned to more than 2,400 Aussies about which products they placed the most trust in.

The top ten list was exclusively represented by health care and first aid products, chocolate and breakfast cereals.

Topping the list was Dettol, with Band-Aid a close second and Panadol third. Iconic chocolate maker Cadbury came in fourth, ahead of Colgate Toothpaste. At six was another health-care product, Elastoplast, who pipped Lindt Chocolate at seven. Betadine, Uncle Toby's and Kellogg's rounded off the list at eight, ninth and tenth respectively.

According to Australian Reader's Digest editor Sue Carney the brands that continued to offer quality and substance at an affordable price were the most trusted.

'They have a long history of being steadfast and safe' she affirmed.

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Hitler plotted to kill Churchill with chocolate bomb

The term 'Death by Chocolate' could have taken on a whole new sinister meaning had a plot from NAZI Germany to kill Winston Churchill been successful.

According to this report Hitler had planned an audacious attempt to assassinate his war time rival by targeting one of his main weaknesses - chocolate.

The plan involved launching a deadly assault on Britain's wartime Prime Minister via a bomb coated in rich dark chocolate and wrapped in expensive black-and-gold paper.

Apparently correspondence between MI5 agents documents how the Germans planned to place the incendiary device amongst a tray of luxury foods that was frequently taken into the War Cabinet's dining room. The bomb was planned to be so powerful that once it went off it was expected to kill anyone within several metres.

However the Germans were foiled when a British spy unraveled the plot. He then informed MI5 who produced posters to warn the public to be on the look-out for any suspicious chocolate.


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Chocolate Taster Quits Dream Job Over Heart Attack Fears

A professional chocolate taster in the UK has been forced to give up his dream job amidst fears of an increased risk of heart.

Angus Kennedy, 47, has been advised in no uncertain terms by his doctors that he could die if he continues his £30,000-a-year role, after putting on two stone since starting the job in 2010.

Deeming his cholesterol level 'dangerously high' he has now started an exercise regime in order to get back in shape.

'In the last couple of years, I've put on some considerable weight and a recent check-up showed my arteries were far from fighting fit' said Kennedy.

'I'll really miss being Willy Wonka. Eating chocolate for a living really was the dream job. I was given a Golden Ticket to sample the world's craziest, tastiest new goodies and review them in the magazine'.

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Massive chocolate bull on display at Calgary Airport

You have heard of the expression 'a whole load of bull' but I'll bet you never quite imagined it like this. Recently an 880-pound near life size chocolate bull has gone on display at Calgary’s International Airport.

Created by the much vaunted Calgary-based Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, the bull was made to honour the the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede, the annual world famous 10-day rodeo and entertainment extravaganza which runs this year through to July 15th.

Every year about 400,000 rodeo fans visit Calgary specifically for the event of which around 40,000 are thought to be from the United States. To get into the spirit of things Calgary International Airport is decorated with hay bales, fences and painted windows, as well as schedules contests, sidewalk sales and entertainment.

The chocolate bull is new a new addition this year, but is hoped to be a regular feature in years to come.

'We are hoping to shellac it and keep it for future stampede decorations' said Jody Moseley, director of corporate communications and marketing for the Calgary Airport Authority.

'It’s beautiful, chocolate art'.



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Cadbury launches Toblerone in India

It is the most popularly bought brand of chocolate in airport duty-free stores across the world and retails in approximately 122 countries, yet up until recently Toblerone wasn't available in India. However all that has now changed after Cadbury India announced plans to launch the well-known product there.

The legendary 104 year old Swiss Chocolate, which was originally invented by Theodor Tobler and now falls under the Krafts Food portfolio of products, is manufactured out of one factory in Bern Brunnen in Switzerland and exported to countries all across the world. There are high hopes for the product in a country where chocolate consumption has trebled since 2005.

'It gives me immense pleasure to officially launch Toblerone in India. It is a landmark achievement for us as we add Toblerone to our chocolate portfolio. This launch is in line with our business objective of growing the premium gifting chocolate market and we are confident that Toblerone will significantly help us drive future growth' said Chandramouli Venkatesan, director, snacking & strategy for Cadbury India.

'Toblerone is globally known for being unconventional. Our consumer research in India showed that Indians are increasingly looking for unique gifting options that can delight and touch the heart of the receiver. Being the pioneers of chocolate gifting in India, we believe that Toblerone with its unique shape, distinctive taste, Swiss heritage and premium quality is the perfect choice to make a mark in gifting' he added.

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Chocolate-scented newspaper lands in Dunedin letterboxes today

The result of a rather sweet collaboration between Cadbury New Zealand and The Star community newspaper comes to the fore today as a chocolate-scented newspaper will be delivered to the homes of many Dunedin residents today.

The delicious creation was dreamed up by a team of marketing, print, advertising and design experts from Allied Press who worked closely with Cadbury events co-ordinator Lee-Anne Anderson and Cadbury scientist Carly Chapman to bring the idea of fruition.

Apparently it took several months to do this, with the team spending a number of months getting it to a level they are happy with.

'What a great way to kick off the beginning of the 2012 Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival by filling the letterboxes of Dunedin homes with the scent of Cadbury chocolate' said a clearly excited Mrs Anderson.

It will be interesting to see how well the publicity stunt is received.

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Hunter Valley Gardens’ Chocolate Festival starts this weekend

Love chocolate? Then the Hunter Valley Gardens’ Chocolate Festival is the place for you this weekend.

Celebrating all things chocolate the event has promised to 'immerse you in a chocolate experience you will never forget while enjoying family fun activities and information inspired by chocolate'.

Over the weekend of July 7-8 the Hunter Valley Gardens will host world-class chocolatiers, award-winning pastry chefs and chocolate lovers from all over the world.

The festival kicks off with the Chocolate Show Piece Competition, where the likes of Adriano Zumbo and World Chocolate Masters judge Dean Gibson will be amongst those showing off their skills.

Also scheduled to appear is celebrity chef Fast Ed from Better Homes and Gardens who will be sharing a plethora of chocolate tips, knowledge and advice.

As you would expect of an event like this there will also be a wide variety of delicious products to try and buy.

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Cadbury chocolate attraction opens for Olympic Games

Some might call it a gold medal worthy idea but Cadbury, the British chocolate powerhouse, have announced plans to open Cadbury House. A major, albeit it temporary, chocolate attraction in Hyde Park for the duration of the forthcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London this major drawcard will be part of BT London Live. A network of large television screens across Hyde Park that will show coverage of every single medal event.

A fun and interactive zone for all the family, attractions within Cadbury House will include a dedicated tasting zone where you can try out various Dairy Milk chocolate samples as well as the Chocolatrium which will offer five distinctive Cadbury experiences for Twirl, Crème Egg, Wispa, Freddo and Cadbury Dairy Milk.

In another area, visitors will be pitted head to head in a virtual race against swimmer Rebecca Adlington before receiving a chocolate medal in recognition of their efforts.

'Cadbury House is opening up the doors of Cadbury’s magical imagination to the world, sharing everything that embodies both the spirit of the Games and the magic of Cadbury with as many people as possible' advised Clare Tasker, Head of Consumer Marketing for London 2012 at Cadbury.

Cadbury House will run from July 27th until August 12th with entry being free for all visitors.


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