Godiva was founded nearly a century ago, just 30 years after Hershey, Draps Pierre in Brussels, the equivalent of a mom and pop stores. The premium chocolate business does not really get the Godiva name to his son Pierre Joseph took over the family business and named it after a naked woman in myth. Before you think "characters", just know that the name was suggested by the wife of Joseph!
As the name Godiva continues through the century, is not the only thing that Joseph and his wife good reading done right: Godiva turned into a true national treasure with business acumen of Joseph and his dedication and ability of his wife in chocolate making - High-quality chocolate, in fact, to distinguish it from other more. Over the years, will expand the repertoire of a beautiful hazelnut praline milk chocolate centered with creamy varieties of dark chocolate and chocolate mint. Godiva chocolate and even formed a special care for a wedding festival king and queen (how many chocolates can say that they did!), And was awarded the contract, the official chocolate of the Belgian Royal Court.
From there we went to the moon. Godiva will soon take America by storm, where excessive packaging and selective recall - and, of course, as the great taste - gathered to demand, like no other. Therefore, Godiva could charge pretty much whatever they want, and in the early years, they did. Originally designed as a "holiday" or "special occasion", recognizes the market Godiva made big sales for the three months between November and February. As the popularity - and sales - a widespread, the number of transactions more than doubled during the six years 1988-1994, and Godiva to meet with preparations for a larger market, with many dropping their prices. With the influx of money companies could afford to.
Godiva offers a full range of gift ideas, and is a favorite for birthdays or Valentine's Day, the best thing about them is that everyone knows about the exclusivity of the brand. We love Hershey Chocolate, but not only say the same thing as giving your loved one a box of kisses at odds with a decadent box of Godiva truffles, though. From the holiday proper, beautiful gift baskets for their brand of ice cream ever, remove the quality and the gift recipient will appreciate .
