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BBX CAPITAL AND HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF BOXED LUNCHES TO LOCAL HOSPITALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

From April 13th thru April 22nd, BBX Capital and Hoffman’s Chocolates are delivering 100 boxed lunches to local hospitals throughout the Broward County area. The healthy lunches are being distributed to ten different local hospitals including Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital and each lunch will include a Hoffman’s chocolate bar.

“During this time, it is important that we band together as a community and give back to our local healthcare professionals, who are putting their lives on the line every day for our safety,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates and the Executive Director of BBX Capital Foundation . “As a local business being able to support our local caregivers is what being a community is all about.”

Click here to see the Sun Sentinel article about the event.

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Donate a backpack and get a FREE sundae!

CELEBRATE BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAE AT HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES WITH THE DONATION OF A NEW BACKPACK TO CHILDNET

Backpack Drive is being held July 29 – August 11

All backpacks will be donated to ChildNet

GREENACRES, Fla. – As part of its ongoing support of the community, Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the start of the 2019/2020 school year by holding a Backpack Drive, on July 29 through August 11 at all of its retail stores in Broward and Palm Beach counties, to benefit ChildNet.  ChildNet is a Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties that works to protect abused, abandoned and neglected children.

Anyone who donates a NEW school backpack at a participatingHoffman’s Chocolates retail location on July 29through Friday, August 11, will receive a Free Ice Cream Sundae. The offer is limited to one Hoffman’s Chocolates Ice Cream Sundae per donated school backpack (no drawstring bags, messenger bags or fanny packs).  All backpacks should be brought to the store registers for redemption. Participating locations include Hoffman’s Chocolates stores in Greenacres, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Weston. Please visit hoffmans.com for store locations and hours of operation.

“Ongoing support of the community is a big part of what we do throughout the year” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We do this to help as many children and families in the community as we can and provide the students with the necessary tools to go back to school and set them up for success”.

“Hoffman’s Chocolates support of ChildNet with this backpack drive year after year is a tremendous effort,” said Larry Rein, CEO and President of ChildNet. “The backpack drive not only provides children the resources they need for school but also provides the confidence a child needs to start the school year off on the right foot.”

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Sweet Creations for Sweet Donations

Ice cream sundae contest

We held our annual ice cream sundae competition, Sweet Creations for Sweet Donations, at our corporate office on June 18th. Eight nonprofit organizations each partnered with a store manager to create a special ice cream sundae for the competition. A panel of five judges determined that the Children’s Harbor sundae was the winner. Taking home first-place, Children’s Harbor received a donation of $1,500 from Hoffman’s Chocolates.

Below are the complete results of the contest:

Overall

  • First Place: Weston, Natalia Smashey – Children’s Harbor, Harbor Lights Sundae
  • Second Place: Las Olas, Debbie Goldin – Covenant House, Home Sweet Home Sundae
  • Third Place: BB&T Center, Rebekah Cohen – Flight Center, Welcome Home Sundae

Category Winners by Store

Hoffman’s Chocolates donated $250 to each nonprofit organization who participated. The participating nonprofit organizations included:

A panel of five judges sampled each organization’s sundae creation at the event. The judges included:

  • Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital
  • Gregg Snowden of South Florida Ford
  • Mack of 93.9 MIA
  • David Armstrong of Broward College
  • Eric Yutzy of WPLG Channel 10

Click here to watch the entire contest on our Facebook page.

Click here to watch the winner annoucements.

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We’ve teamed up with Funky Buddha Brewery to mix beer & chocolate

Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce a new gourmet chocolate truffle flavor created with Funky Buddha Brewery’s No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale– No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle. The namesake truffles come in a four-pack that retail for $12.95 per box. They are now available at more than 80 Publix Supermarkets in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles will also be available at Funky Buddha Brewery located in Oakland Park and Hoffman’s Chocolates retail locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties later this month, while supplies lasts.

“The opportunity for our two brands to align, creating such a unique chocolate and beer flavor profile, was an idea that we loved collaborating on together,” said President of Hoffman’s Chocolates Randall Vitale.  “Seeing the great response we have had, we hope to work on other Funky Buddha beer-infused confections in the near future.”

Hoffman’s Chocolates and Funky Buddha Brewery, two South Florida legendary food and beverage companies, have been collaborating on this unique peanut butter and jelly truffle flavor since the fall as part of the Brewery’s Celebrate Local Pairings program. The four-pack of No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles are being sold alongside Funky Buddha No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale at select Publix locations throughout the holiday season.

“Funky Buddha and Hoffman’s have had a fantastic collaborative relationship over the years, and the No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle represents a continued evolution of that partnership,” says John Linn, Marketing Director for Funky Buddha Brewery. “We’re thrilled to work with such a dynamic local company that takes innovative products and flavors as seriously as we do.”

Publix Supermarkets also carries Hoffman’s Chocolates assorted chocolates, sleeves of the dark and milk pretzels, Coconut Cashew Crunch, and Peanut Brittle. Click here for a full list of Publix locations that sell the new No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles.

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Florida Panthers Announce ‘Hockey Holidays Ice Rinks’ Presented by Hoffman’s Chocolates

The Florida Panthers, the City of Fort Lauderdale and Hoffman’s Chocolates in Greenacres announced today they will partner to host ‘Hockey Holidays Ice Rinks,’ two outdoor ice skating rinks in South Florida during the holiday season.

 

The Panthers and Hoffman’s Chocolates in Greenacres have collaborated once again to create a 60×40 foot outdoor skating rink along side of Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland holiday display.

 

“We’re thrilled to present Hockey Holidays Ice Rinks for a second year in a row at Hoffman’s Chocolates in Greenacres and a third year in a row at Huizenga (Bubier) Park in Fort Lauderdale,” said Panthers rep. “We hope these outdoor rinks bring the holiday spirit to the South Florida community and everyone gets the chance to experience them.”

 

The Greenacres outdoor holiday rink will officially open on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. and the hours of operation will be: Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m and Saturday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The rink will have an early closure on Christmas Eve (6 p.m.) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

 

The Florida Panthers and the City of Fort Lauderdale have collaborated for the third year to create a 80×40 foot outdoor ice skating rink at Huizenga (Bubier Park) at the intersection of Las Olas and Andrews Ave located right near Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. The Bubier Park outdoor rink will open on Sunday, Nov. 25 and go until January 7, 2018. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The rink will have early closure on Christmas Eve (6 p.m.) and closed on Christmas Day. On Nov. 25 only, the rink will open at 10 a.m. in conjunction with Winterfest Family Fun Day.

 

“We are thrilled to celebrate the holiday season again with Florida Panthers Ice Rink at our Annual Winter Wonderland,” stated Randall Vitale, President of Hoffman’s Chocolates. “For almost 30 years, Hoffman’s Chocolates has been wowing families of South Florida with our Winter Wonderland in Palm Beach County, and we’re excited to continue to bring the magic to their smiling faces. We can’t wait to lace up our skates.”

 

The outdoor ice skating rinks will be built on site at Huizenga (Bubier Park) and Hoffman’s Chocolate Factory in Greenacres. Both rinks will be fully enclosed by a tent. The temperature in the rink will be controlled with chillers to keep the ice cool at 32 degrees and will be constantly shaved and replenished to provide the best skating experience for guests.

 

General admission tickets are $15 including skate rentals, group admission (10+ skaters) is $13, military and first responders are $10 (Valid ID required). The Panthers will also offer a Panthers ticket package at both rinks that begin at $25 for an upper level ticket voucher and $55 for a lower level ticket voucher.

For more information, please visit FloridaPanthers.com/HolidayRinks. Follow along on social media @FlaPanthers on Twitter and Instagram and see all hours and events HERE.

 

Celebrate 25 Years of Florida Panthers Hockey all season long as we recognize a milestone season and honor, celebrate and welcome home some of the most integral players and figures who have shaped the first 25 years of Panthers history. Visit FloridaPanthers.com/legacy for full details. Join our territory and become a Season Ticket Holder to enjoy exclusive savings on select BB&T Center concessions, 25th Anniversary Discount at Pantherland store and priority access to BB&T Center concerts and events.  Visit FloridaPanthers.com/TicketCentral or call 954-835-PUCK (7825) for more information.

 

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Contacts:

Thomas Drance (954-405-1136)

Adelyn Biedenbach (954-249-4817)

Chrissy Parente (954-224-5257)

Mike Lewis (954-240-7839)

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Celebrate the Season with Fall Flavors and Specialty Halloween and Thanksgiving Treats

Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to celebrate the fall season with the launch of its fall flavors and Halloween-inspired offerings. The South Florida gourmet chocolatier will offer several limited-edition treats including its Apple Cinnamon or Pumpkin Spice Truffles (5 pack), Pumpkin Spice Expresso Beans, Turkey Lollipals; and Halloween Oreo Cookies; and its classic Chocolate Haunted House.

 

All South Florida stores will also feature gourmet fall ice cream flavors including Pumpkin, Apple Pie and Carrot Cake. Guests can have these flavors blended to create their own seasonal milkshake.

 

Specialty fall treats offered at Hoffman’s Chocolates include:

  • Apple Cinnamon or Pumpkin Spice Truffles (5 pack) – Each exquisite truffle is a tenderly handcrafted blend of rich heavy cream and smooth silky chocolate infused with apple cinnamon or pumpkin spice flavors.
  • Pumpkin Spice Expresso Beans – Espresso beans covered with a deliciously sweet pumpkin spice flavor blended with ground expresso, comes in a 6.5 oz bag.
  • Ghost Pops – This spooky little treat is 1.5 oz of our amazing milk chocolate shaped like a ghost.
  • Mummy & Ghost Cookies – Spooky and cute, all in one! The white confectionery mummy Oreo is made from a fresh Oreo® dipped in our world-class white confectionery. The milk chocolate covered ghost Nutter Butter brings together the legendary combination of peanut butter and chocolate for an amazing Halloween treat.
  • Halloween Oreo Cookies – Oreos® dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate decorated with Halloween characters
  • Chocolate Haunted House made with 16 ounces of milk chocolate decorated with spooky frosting characters.
  • Turkey Lollipals – These beautifully decorated lollipals are 5 oz of our amazing milk chocolate and a perfect treat for the little Turkeys after Thanksgiving dinner.
  • Solid Milk Chocolate Turkey – Delicious, 6 oz. solid chocolate turkey.
  • Fall Platters feature an assortment of Hoffman’s Chocolates gourmet chocolates including the famous Almond Butter Crunch (creamy butter roasted almonds and sugar cooked in a copper kettle then hand-cut and enrobed in luscious Hoffman’s premium chocolate and sprinkled with almonds), chewy Pecan Jitterbugs (crafted from a mixture of creamy caramel blended with fresh Georgia pecans, and enrobed with our luscious milk chocolate – this is our delectable version of that Southern classic – the Turtle) , Creams, Caramels, Nut Clusters, Marshmallows, and much more.
  • Gourmet Caramel Apples decorated with Halloween-colored sprinkles, candy corn and other festive candies

 

Hoffman’s Chocolates is also excited to announce its schedule of Halloween-themed Children’s Chocolatier Classes Build-A-Chocolate Haunted House where attendees can build a chocolate house and decorate it with colorful candy toppings. The classes will take place at its Greenacres factory store, located at 5190 Lake Worth Road.

 

During the class, young chocolatiers will have the opportunity to be creative and assemble and design their own chocolate haunted houses using icing, festive candies and confections. The 2-hour classes will take place various times throughout October. All classes include a guided window tour of the chocolate factory, a video presentation of The History of Chocolate, and a sampling of Hoffman’s gourmet ice cream. The cost to participate in these classes is $24.95 per person. Space is limited.

 

  • October 27th – 4:00, 6:00,
  • October 28th – 12:00, 2:00, 4:00,
  • October 30th – 4:00, 6:00

 

To register a child or group, please call 561.967.2213.

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Now Open at BB&T Center

The Florida Panthers announced today that the all-new Hoffman’s Chocolates retail location at BB&T Center is now open.

Located outside of sections 108-112 Hoffman’s Chocolates joins the “The Sweet Zone” with IT’SUGAR allowing fans many sweet choices to enjoy during Florida Panthers home games. The in-arena space will offer ice cream and more. The new store will feature the brand’s signature look and feel and all the fun, sweetness and celebration that have become synonymous with the Hoffman’s Chocolates brand. The in-arena space will feature pre-packaged selections from Hoffman’s Chocolates more than 70 types of chocolates and confectionary items including a wide variety of gourmet chocolates, double-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, customized chocolate drenched cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, caramel apples, coconut cashew crunch and ice cream.

“We’re so pleased to add Hoffman’s Chocolates to our in-arena offerings,” said Anthony Hill, Florida Panthers Director of Corporate Partnerships. “They are not only a stand out local community pillar, but also a delicious addition to the game day experience.”

“Aligning our brand with the Panthers and the BB&T Center was a natural progression from our existing partnership with the Panthers at Winter Wonderland in Greenacres for the past two years. It has been a great experience to work with them in our community and we are excited to continue our relationship.,” said Randall Vitale, President of Hoffman’s Chocolates. “Our new location in the BB&T Center will provide Panthers fans with the opportunity to satisfy their sweet tooth before, during and after events!”

This Saturday, Oct. 20, the first 2,000 children under the age of 18 who visit the new Hoffman’s Chocolates in-arena location wearing a Halloween costume will receive a special treat.

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Donate a backpack, get a FREE sundae!

As part of its ongoing support of the community, Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the start of the 2018/2019 school year by holding a Backpack Drive, now through August 10, to benefit ChildNet. ChildNet is a Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties that works to protect abused, abandoned and neglected children.

 

Anyone who donates a NEW school backpack at a participating Hoffman’s Chocolates location now through Friday, August 10, will receive a Free Ice Cream Sundae. The offer is limited to one Hoffman’s Chocolates Ice Cream Sundae per donated school backpack (no drawstring bags, messenger bags or fanny packs).  All backpacks should be brought to the store registers for redemption. Participating locations include the chocolatier’s stores in Greenacres, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Weston. Please visit hoffmans.com for store locations and hours of operation.

 

“Being an active member of the community has always been a priority of Hoffman’s Chocolates,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We understand how expensive it can be to send a child back to school and we want to do our part by holding our back-to-school drive and help as many children and families in the community as we can.”

 

“We are thrilled to be involved with this event and we applaud Hoffman’s Chocolates for supporting this effort and giving back to the kids in our community,” said Larry Rein, CEO and President of ChildNet. “This drive allows many children in foster care to have the supplies they need in order to be successful in the classroom.”

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Buy a Caramel Apple – Help Local Kids

Jason Taylor and Jarett Levan showing off our signature blue apples.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Gourmet Caramel Apples

Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating National Poetry Month in April by teaming up with the Jason Taylor Foundation to support the young poets of the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network.

Hoffman’s Chocolates will donate 10% of all of its Gourmet Caramel Apple sales during the month of April to the Jason Taylor Foundation. The Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network is an after-school spoken word poetry program serving students in South Florida Public Schools through the Jason Taylor Foundation.

“We are excited to once again partner with the Jason Taylor Foundation and celebrate National Poetry Month,” said Randall Vitale, President of Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We truly believe in the greatness of this program and have witnessed the importance poetry has in the growth and development of children.”

The caramel apples are available in the chocolatier’s eight retail locations in Palm Beach and Broward County. The prices of the caramel apples range from $6.75-$9.75, with a variety of flavors to choose from.

The Jason Taylor Foundation’s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life. In addition to setting up the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the Jason Taylor Foundation has also created the “Louder Than A Bomb Florida” competition. Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Poetry,” Louder Than a Bomb Florida features a friendly spoken-word competition between school-based poetry teams representing local high schools from Broward County, Miami-Dade and beyond.

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Help us raise money for those in need

HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES PARTNERS WITH NEIGHBORS4NEIGHBORS TO ADOPT FAMILIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Hoffman’s Chocolates will also donate a portion of online holiday sales to Neighbors4Neighbors

 

Greenacres, Fla. (October xx, 2017) – Hoffman’s Chocolates announced today that it will partner with Neighbors4Neighbors this holiday season to support the organization’s “Adopt a Family 4 The Holidays” initiative. Hoffman’s Chocolates nine retail stores and corporate office headquarters will each adopt a family in need to make their Holidays extra special. In addition, a portion of proceeds from Hoffman’s Chocolates’ online sales made from October 15 through December 20, will be donated to Neighbors4Neighbors with the use of the code “N4N25” at checkout.

 

Hoffman’s Chocolates Palm Beach stores will adopt their families through the Kids Cancer Foundation and its Broward Stores will adopt families through the Jessica June Cancer Foundation. The store managers of each Hoffman’s Chocolates store will take their team out for a day of shopping to purchase gifts from the family’s Christmas wish list.

 

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Neighbors4Neighbors this holiday season and to have the opportunity to not only give back to families in need, but to also form meaningful connections with these members of our community” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We hope to be able to make this Holiday Season an unforgettable one for both our staff and the families.”

 

As part of the partnership, Hoffman’s Chocolates will host an exclusive event with Santa on December 9th at 4 p.m. for all adopted families at its Greenacres Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlour and Gardens. The adopted families will be treated to Hoffman’s Chocolates, confections and ice cream. They will also be able to experience the holiday light display in the gardens and receive their presents straight from Santa Claus himself.

 

“Hoffman’s kindness and generosity will not only provide a magical holiday for those families they adopt, but thanks to this incredible online offer, we will be able to serve many more.  We love our Hoffman’s family.”  Lynne Cameron, Executive Director of Neighbors4Neighbors.

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