John Kelly Chocolates Expands Its Presence by Sponsoring Chefdance and Broadening Distribution to Luxury Retailers

John Kelly Chocolates Expands Its Presence by Sponsoring Chefdance and Broadening Distribution to Luxury Retailers

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today John Kelly Chocolates announced that it is the Official Chocolate Sponsor of Chefdance(R) 2007, an event that occurs during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The company also announced increased distribution throughout the luxury retail market on a nationwide basis, including an expanded presence at high-profile retailers such as Neiman Marcus, MGM Properties (Bellagio, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay), Bristol Farms and AJ's Fine Foods.

The Chefdance event is designed to marry fine food with one of the world's premier film festivals. For 10 nights, celebrity chefs prepare a unique dinner for 250 invited VIPs. As the Official Chocolate Sponsor of the event, John Kelly Truffle Fudge will be served after dinner each night.

"We are thrilled to have John Kelly Chocolates at our event," said Mimi Kim, Managing Director of Chefdance. "Their product is an amazing gourmet fudge unlike anything we've ever tasted before, and the presentation couldn't be more perfect for an audience like ours. We know our guests will be asking for more."

Beyond Chefdance, the company is expanding rapidly in the luxury retail market. From gourmet food outlets to elite retailers like Neiman Marcus, the company is finding an audience of discriminating customers eager for its unique gourmet fudge product.

"We make a unique chocolate-coated gourmet fudge that is extremely smooth -- which is why we call it a 'truffle fudge bar,'" states John Kelson, President. "We don't add any preservatives, and package it as a luxury product. It appeals to an upscale customer -- as well as anyone who is looking for something new and different."

John Kelly Chocolates is available at luxury retailers and online. The company will also be exhibiting at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 21-23.

About John Kelly Chocolates

Based in Hollywood, California, John Kelly Chocolates makes and sells gourmet fudge in 12 flavors. Known for its high quality and exceptional taste, the product is available in three different-sized bars, each of which is coated in semi-sweet chocolate. The bars come in different assortments, gift baskets and towers. The product is sold as a luxury gift item to an upscale clientele through retailers across the US, as well as being available online at www.johnkellychocolates.com.

Source: John Kelly Chocolates

CONTACT: Kelly P. Green of John Kelly Chocolates, +1-323-851-3269,
kelly@johnkellychocolates.com

Web site: http://www.johnkellychocolates.com/

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