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CHOCOLATE STORYBOOK TO LAUNCH PRODUCT LINE IN 2023

Specialty Food Association

Adding cotton candy cone bags to Chocolate Storybook's Collection.

DES MOINES, IOWA, JANUARY 11, 2023—Chocolate Storybook, a Des Moines based confectionery company, is launching new cone shaped bags of gourmet cotton candy in 2023 due to popular demand. Chocolate Storybook will showcase product samples at the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show, January 15-17, located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Attendees are invited to visit Chocolate Storybook at booth #1754 to sample flavors.

Chocolate Storybook sells over 40 unique flavors of gourmet cotton candy. The new product line features seasonal collections and some will be available as soon as March of 2023.

"We've noticed a trend among top confectionary companies, like Jelly Belly, that successfully sell their product in a similar cone-shaped bag," said Chocolate Storybook President, Meg Shearer, "We want to reach a wider audience that enjoys the same great taste of cotton candy in different styles of packaging for a variety of occasions.

Shearer also said the cone bags entice consumers during seasonal occasions to purchase a product that's lower in cost and size for Easter baskets, stocking stuffers and more. Standard tubs retail at $4.95 for 1.75 oz., while cone bags retail at $2.99-$3.99 for 1 oz. "We listen to our customer base and get feedback about what experiences they want and try to match products that will intrigue them," said Shearer.

The new product line will be sold department stores and retail shops nationwide, as well as on Chocolate Storybook's ecommerce platforms including their website, Amazon, Walmart, Faire and Etsy. Each tub retails at $4.95. Chocolate Storybook uses the finest ingredients spun fresh in small batches. They have twenty-three flavors that contain no artificial colors or flavors.

For more information about Chocolate Storybook and its products, visit www.mygourmetcottoncandy.com or follow them on Facebook (@mygourmetcottoncandy) and Instagram (@mygourmetcottoncandy). 

About Chocolate Storybook

The Chocolate Storybook, founded in 1986, started out making fine chocolates and has a loyal following in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2013, owners Steve and Meg Shearer bought another company that came 20 commercial cotton candy machines. Meg began developing classic as well as unique flavors, many of which are made with no artificial ingredients. In 2019 they built a 16,000 square foot production facility to accommodate their growing sales. In 2022, they finished an addition at the factory to accommodate more production.

As the industry leader in gourmet cotton candy production, their techniques, packaging and recipes are unlike any of the competitors. Eye-catching labels and flavors draw in the buyers. The company now sells over 40 gourmet flavors of cotton candy to thousands of new-found fans nationwide.

Chocolate Storybook media contacts:

- Facebook: My Gourmet Cotton Candy

- LinkedIn: Chocolate Storybook

- Instagram: @mygourmetcottoncandy