For a business-related party, I need to buy 76 chocolate kisses - BUT
NOT HERSHEYS brand. Could you please help me find the site or vendor
(vendors) where I can buy them.

Thank you very much.

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Request for Question Clarification by kriswrite-ga on 08 Dec 2004 09:11 PST

I have found an online source for larger kisses (four or five bites
large) available in dark, white, milk, or dark mocha chocolate. They
sell for $5.50 each. Would this suit your needs?

Thanks,
Kriswrite

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Clarification of Question by angel555-ga on 08 Dec 2004 10:21 PST

Dear Kriswrite,

Thank you for your quick reply and the information you sent me. To
clarify the question - unfortunately, the chocolate kisses you
described are a little too big for us and we need something bite-size,
just like the Hersheys chocolate kisses candy, but from a more gourmet
brand (e.g. more of a Godiva quality type of brand). Could you please
help me find the site or vendor for these type of chocoate kisses.

Thank you so much in advance,
Angelica

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 08 Dec 2004 10:36 PST

Angelica, here is another option.

Delightful chocolatey mint kisses dipped in tiny white candy seeds!
Manufactured by Guittard.
Unit Price = $3.90/lb.
http://www.candywarehouse.com/smootmelmin5.html

Would this product be suitable?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by angel555-ga on 08 Dec 2004 11:41 PST

Dear Bobbie,

Thanks for your help, but the site you found for me only does 'mint'
kisses, not chocolate ones - the only chocolate ones they have are
Hersheys brand. And unfortunatley, we need chocolate kisses by any
other brand (more gourment one) than Hersheys.

If you could please help me find CHOCOLATE KISSES NOT BY HERSHEYS, I
would really appreciate your help.

Thanks so much in advance,
Angelica

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 08 Dec 2004 12:29 PST

Hello angel555-ga,

I don't think you're going to find chocolate kisses other than
Hershey's since "kisses" and "configuration" are trademarked.

http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/kisses.asp
HERSHEY'S KISSES brand chocolates

Obtaining a Trademark - 1976
A registered trademark for the configuration of HERSHEY'S KISSES brand
chocolates with their familiar foil wrap was established in 1976.

http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/foia/ttab/2eissues/2000/75183278.pdf
Hearing: Paper No. 16 June 15, 1999 

http://www.pillsbury.com/RecipeSearch/ShowRecipe.asp?recipeID=40938
HERSHEY®'S KISSES® milk chocolates and the Conical Configuration are
registered trademarks of The Hershey Foods Corporation.

My preliminary search shows that you could get wonderful gourmet
chocolates in heart shapes or in the shape of lips to substitute for
the Hershey kisses. Would this be of interest to you?

I look forward to  your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by angel555-ga on 08 Dec 2004 12:54 PST

Dear czh,

Thank you so much for all your help - I will go with your suggestion
of finding gourmet chocolates in the shape of hearts instead of
kisses, since no other brand seems to carry those - as you explained
the Hershey's kisses are trademarked.

Thank you,
Angelica

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Request for Question Clarification by kriswrite-ga on 08 Dec 2004 13:31 PST

Would you like help finding heart-shaped gourmet chocolates? 

Kriswrite

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 08 Dec 2004 14:15 PST

Hello again Angelica,

Thank you for your clarification. There are lots of chocolate hearts
that might interest you.

Are you looking strictly for foil wrapped chocolates? Many of the
gourmet products (like Godiva) are not wrapped individually. They are
frequently packaged as favors for special occasions with appropriately
themed packaging. The foil wrapped hearts I?ve found are more in the
Hershey grade category and are sold in bulk. What is your price range
for the chocolates you want to buy? The more you can tell me about
your event and how you plan to use the chocolate hearts, the more
likely I will be able to get you what you need. Thanks.

~ czh ~

Hello again Angelica,

Yum! This was a very enjoyable research project. I was able to find a
wide range of bite sized gourmet chocolate hearts for your business
event. Since your original request was for foil wrapped chocolate
kisses I identified many sources for foil wrapped chocolate hearts. It
seems that many of the foil wrapped chocolate hearts are manufactured
by Madelaine Chocolates and are sold under many different labels.
These chocolates seem to be of comparable quality to Hershey?s Kisses.
I?ve included a variety of higher quality foil wrapped chocolate
hearts as well.

In addition, I found that Godiva (your benchmark) makes wonderful
chocolate hearts but they?re not wrapped. I included these and similar
luxury chocolates since other presentations are possible. As you can
imagine, chocolate hearts are popular for wedding favors. The
presentation is usually a mini ballotin (small carton) or a tulle bag.
You may find these an appropriate alternative to the foil wrap.

As you can see, there is a tremendous variety of chocolate hearts
available for your event. I?m sure you will enjoy reviewing the
possibilities as much as I did.

Best wishes for your party.

~ czh ~


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CHOCOLATE HEARTS ? NOT WRAPPED
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http://www.godiva.com/godivaCollection/chocolate_piece.asp?id=8
Chocolate Guide

Creams & Ganaches
White Chocolate Cream Heart
A dark chocolate cream in a white chocolate heart shaped shell.

Chocolate Cream Heart
A dark chocolate cream in a dark chocolate heart shaped shell.

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Pralinés & Nuts

Praliné Heart
A creamy blend of finely ground hazelnuts and milk chocolate in a
heart shaped milk chocolate shell.

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Solids

Solid Dark Chocolate Heart
1/2 Heart in solid dark chocolate.

Solid Milk Chocolate Heart
1/2 Heart in solid milk chocolate.

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http://www.godiva.com/catalog/collections.aspx?id=43
Shop Online

Party Favors
2-pc. Wedding/Party Ballotin with Red Ribbon 0.75 oz (2 hearts)
$3.50

4-pc. Wedding/Party Ballotin with Black Ribbon 1.75 oz (4 hearts)
$5.50

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001FU92S/ref%3Dnosim/ricksphotograpag/002-6859112-8658420
http://thesweettooth.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes

Truffle Hearts ? Box of 12 for $30, 
Total weight of truffles is approximately 13 oz.

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http://www.gdh-trading.com/acatalog/Reber_Chocolate_Case_Packs.html
Mozart 8 Piece Hearts in a Gift Box 

Reber Item No. RE50385-B
UPC Code: 08368503856
Case Pack: 
Net Contents: 18 x 80g/2.84 oz

Reber Item No. RE50383-B
UPC Code: 08368503832
Case Pack: 
Net Contents: 8 x 110g/3.88oz

http://www.gdh-trading.com/acatalog/Reber_Chocolate_Selection.html
Mozart 8 Piece Hearts in a Gift Box 
Reber Item No. RE50385-A
UPC Code: 08368503856
Net Contents: 1 x 80g/2.84 oz

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000YHPTA/ref%3Dnosim/ricksphotograpag/103-3355450-4773457
REBER - BLACK FOREST HEARTS

Price:	 	$77.95 
Heart-shaped delight with cherry filling surrounded by marzipan and
covered in dark chocolate.  Thirty six pieces per carton.

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http://www.richart-chocolates.com/b2c/chocolate/chocolate_collections
RICHART Chocolates online shop of gourmet french chocolates made from
the finest ingredients.

Hearts Collection
Your joyful occasion will be all the more remarkable with the
priceless charm of our Sweet Love ensemble and handwritten message.
Bite-size hearts of dark, milk and white chocolate filled with dark
chocolate ganache, hazelnut praliné and caramel coulis. Pure chocolate
card reads "Je t?aime".

Joyous Memories
Cherish your special celebration, wedding, Valentine's Day or other
tender moments with this collection of dark, milk and white chocolate
exteriors and assorted flavors inside.

Matters of the heart can be even more significant with a gift from
RICHART. Perfectly suited for wedding favors, sweet reminders of a
special event, baby showers, major milestones, or other joyous times
in life, let our individual gifts wrap it up for you!

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http://www.martineschocolates.com/creations/favor_hearts.html
Chocolate Creation
Favor, 2 Chocolate Hearts w/ Filling of Your Choice in Our Pink or
White Miniballotin


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CHOCOLATE HEARTS -- FOIL WRAPPED
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http://www.thechocolateshoppe.com/shoppe/5-ss2.html
http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/Dept.aspx?pn_deptid=26
Chocolate Hearts

For everyone from children to chocolate connoisseurs, these
exceptional Belgian chocolate hearts are perfect for parties, showers,
weddings ? whenever you want to spoil your guests.

Lake Champlain Chocolates: Classic Hearts, 2-Piece (Available 12/27/04.)
$0.80 
Nothing is cuter than these small, puffed hearts. Each favor is two
solid chocolate hearts wrapped in your choice of magenta foil (milk
chocolate), red foil (dark chocolate), or gold foil (dark mint
chocolate) and tied in soft tulle with a satin ribbon. Complete for
$.80.

Astor Chocolates: Pink or Silver Hearts in Tulle, 2-Piece (Available 12/27/04.)
$0.80 
Delicious Belgian milk chocolate hearts are wrapped in your choice of
silver or pink foil. Two hearts are tied in soft white tulle with a
dreamy white satin ribbon. The perfect enhancement for placesettings
or on dessert tables.

http://thechocolateshoppe.com/shoppe/5.html
Lake Champlain Chocolates: Chocolate Hearts, 4-Piece
$1.60 
Share the love of chocolate with the spirit of your event with these
expressive hearts. Make your own assortment from magenta foil (milk),
red foil (dark) or gold foil (dark mint crunch.) Select four
chocolates and a silver, gold, or white box for this lovely gift.
Specify chocolates & box color in "comments" on the order.

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http://www.candywarehouse.com/doverose.html
Dove Chocolate Rose with Hearts
V190 $6.00 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2005!
Delactable and elegant Dove chocolate rose with accompaning chocolate hearts!
Shipping Weight ~ 1 lb.

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http://www.britishcandy.com/chocolate_wedding_favours_wedding_favors2859.htm
Belgian Chocolate Hearts Gift Box 

A mouth-watering selection of Belgian chocolate hearts in a gift box. 
Each gift box contains a mixture of seven foil wrapped Belgian
chocolate hearts and unwrapped Belgian chocolate hearts.
Our Price: £4.49  ($7.36) (?6.41)

Purple or Pink Belgian Chocolate Hearts 
Luxury heart shaped Belgian chocolates in a purple foil wrapper. Five
Belgian chocolate heart wedding favours in each pack.
Our Price: £4.49  ($7.36) (?6.41)

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http://www.shawssanfrancisco.com/displayroom/category.nhtml?catuid=10157
Red or Pink Hearts 1 Lb.
Milk chocolate hearts wrapped in red foil. Also a party favor favorite.
$12.95

Red or Pink Hearts 1/2 Lb.
Red foil wrapped milk chocolates. 
$6.50

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http://www.coffeeismydrugofchoice.com/chocdes_hrt_dark.htm
Dark chocolate hearts wrapped in Fuchsia Foil
Approximately 55 pieces per pound, $24.95, 3 lbs 

http://www.coffeeismydrugofchoice.com/chocdes_hrt_milk.htm
Milk chocolate hearts wrapped in gold and red foil 
Approximately 55 pieces per pound, $24.95, 3 lbs 

http://www.coffeeismydrugofchoice.com/chocdes_hrt_white.htm
White chocolate hearts wrapped in purple foil 
Approximately 55 pieces per pound, $27.95, 3 lbs 

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http://www.chocolatefantasies.com/hearts.htm
Foil Wrapped Milk Chocolate Hearts  No wholesale

Red foil wrapped around milk chocolate, bite sized, .30 oz. ea.  About
55-60 pieces per pound.  Foil impression may vary slightly.  These
packages are only available in milk chocolate with the exception of
the antique gold bulk 5 pound box.  If you'd like a different flavor,
try ordering our larger foil wrapped hearts that we manufacture
farther below and ask us if you need special or bulk packaging.

http://www.keepsakefavors.com/product/001020.shtml
Foil Wrapped Mini Chocolate Heart
$0.35 each
These sweet tokens of affection are wrapped in your choice of foil
colors. Each chocolate measures 1.25" x 1.25" in size. Specify foil
color, and chocolate flavor.

http://www.gocandy.com/foiledhearts.html
Foiled Chocolate Hearts
Rich-tasting chocolate hearts in a variety of flavors and foil colors
are available in bulk quantities or in a number of packaging options.
(Approx. 55 per lb.)

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https://www.hannakrausecandy.com/Valentines/valentinesorder.htm
FILLED FOIL HEARTS

Solid Milk Chocolate Foil Hearts (red)
11 oz. Net - $ 7.49 or 7 oz. Net $ 4.79

Solid Dark Chocolate Foil Hearts (Pink)
7 oz. Net - $ 4.79

Crispy Milk Chocolate Foil Hearts
11 oz. Net $ 7.49  or 7 oz. Net - $ 4.79

Peanut Butter Filled Foil Hearts (Fuscia)
11 oz. Net $ 7.49  or 7 oz. Net - $ 4.79

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http://www.candywarehouse.com/foiledhearts.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000U1EP0/ref%3Dnosim/ricksphotograpag/002-2353359-7755255
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000U1EOQ/ref%3Dnosim/ricksphotograpag/103-7487390-1427835

Chocolate Hearts, Five Pound Box
Your heart will melt when you taste these scrumptious heart-shaped
chocolates wrapped in decorative foils! Select among 5 foil colors:
Red, Gold, Silver, Pink, and Assorted. All hearts are made of rich
milk chocolate!

There are approximately 55 hearts per pound. Each heart measures about
an inch at the widest point. ( 1-1/4"h x 1-1/4"w ) -- Unit Price =
$9.70/lb.

http://www.sweet-reflections.com/chocolateWeddingFavors.htm
FOIL WRAPPED MILK CHOCOLATE HEART FAVORS

Bag of 50
Great for wedding receptions, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or
any special occasion!
These sweet tokens of affection are wrapped in your choice of silver
or gold foil. They measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/4".
Chocolate foil heart favors ship within 10 business days. Need your
chocolate favors sooner? Call us at 760-431-4749.
Price: $15.95 bag of 50


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http://www.madelainechocolate.com/customer/home.php?cat=106
Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc

***** Most of the above listings for chocolate hearts seem to be
manufactured by this company.



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chocolate hearts
gourmet chocolate hearts
godiva chocolate hearts

These chocolate drops resemble Hershey's kisses. The dark chocolate
flavor is particularly delicious:

http://shop.vtone.com/shop/product.asp?ProdStock=059chocolatedrops

They are made by am small candy company called Vermont Nut-Free
Chocolates, which specializes in producing candies that are safe for
people with nut allergies.