Dove (chocolate brand)

For other uses, see Dove (disambiguation).
Dove
Product typeChocolate
OwnerMars, Incorporated
Produced byMars
CountryUnited States
Introduced1939; 85 years ago (1939)
Related brandsGalaxy
MarketsWorldwide
Previous ownersDove Candies & Ice Cream
TaglineSilky Smooth
Websitedovechocolate.com

Dove (sold as Galaxy in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, India and Australia) is an American brand of chocolate owned and manufactured by Mars. Dove produces a wide range of chocolate candies, as well as other chocolate products such as milks, cakes and ice creams.

History

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Dove Milk Chocolate Miniatures with a "Promises" message

The name comes from Dove Candies & Ice Cream, which were Chicago-based candy and ice cream shops owned by Leo Stefanos, a Greek-American in 1939.[1] In 1956, Stefanos created the Dove brand of ice cream bars, which were only sold locally throughout Chicago until 1985 when distribution began in selected cities around the country.[2] In 1986, the company was acquired by Mars, Incorporated.[3]

Dove chocolate bars were launched in test markets in the US in 1991.[4]

Beginning in 1960, Dove chocolate was originally sold under the Galaxy brand name in the UK.[5]

Products

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Dove dark chocolate bar

Dove produces a wide range of chocolates including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel, fruits, nuts, Minstrels, Ripple (milk chocolate with a folded or "rippled" milk chocolate center), Amicelli, Duetto, Promises, Bubbles, and Truffle. Related brands in other parts of the world include "Jewels", and "Senzi" in the Middle East.[citation needed] Dove also produces other chocolate products including ready-to-drink chocolate milk, hot chocolate powder, chocolate cakes, ice cream and more. Dove is known for the messages written on the inside of the foil wrapper of each individual chocolate piece.[6]

  • Dove Individuals
  • Dove Caramel
  • Dove Caramel Liaison
  • Dove Milk Chocolate Large Bar
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Large Bar
  • Dove Extra Dark Chocolate 63% Cacao Large Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate with Almonds Large Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate Singles Bar
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Singles Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate Miniatures
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Miniatures
  • Dove Ice Cream Bars
  • Dove Mini Ice Cream Bars
  • Dove Cookies
  • Dove Sugar Free Chocolates
  • Dove Truffle (discontinued in 2011 Celebrations, replaced by Twix)
  • Dove Dark Peppermint Bar

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Haddix, Carol; Kraig, Bruce; Sen, Colleen Taylor, eds. (2017). The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. University of Illinois Press. p. 94. ISBN 9780252099779.
  2. ^ Leib, Jeffrey A. (1985-07-05). "The latest cult in ice cream". Select.nytimes.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
  3. ^ "Mars Acquires The Dove Bar". New York Times. 1986-08-12. Archived from the original on 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
  4. ^ Lazarus, George (5 April 1991). "MARS TO UNWRAP DOVE CANDY BAR". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ Peate, Stephen. "Unwrapping the Dove Chocolate logo history". fabrikbrands.com.
  6. ^ "Create packaging with personality | Packaging World". www.packworld.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
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