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CHOCOLATE STORYBOOK INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCT LINE

Specialty Food Association

Nine new flavors added to Chocolate Storybook's collection of over 40 flavors.

DES MOINES, IOWA, JUNE 9, 2022—Chocolate Storybook, a Des Moines based confectionery company, is showcasing nine new flavors of gourmet cotton candy at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 12-14, located at the Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY. Attendees are invited to visit Chocolate Storybook at booth #2968 to sample Pickle and Root Beer Float cotton candy flavors. 

Chocolate Storybook sells over 40 unique flavors of gourmet cotton candy. The new product line includes the following flavors: Spicy Pickle, Root Beer Float, Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Jam, Caramel Popcorn, Wild Strawberry, Honey Vanilla, Peach Tea and Maple Bacon, five of which are all-natural. 

Their novelty flavors like Pickle Cotton Candy gain viral media exposure on Tik Tok and Facebook. “There is a trend where consumers want to explore new and different flavor combinations to enhance their snacking experience," said owner, Meg Shearer, "We listen to our customer base and get feedback about what experiences they want and try to match flavors that will intrigue them." 

Chocolate Storybook uses the finest ingredients spun fresh in small batches. They have twenty-three flavors that contain no artificial colors or flavors. They are currently working on new tubs made from recycled plastics.

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.

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