Taza Chocolate to Launch Three New Stone Ground Amaze Bars

Taza Chocolate, a pioneering bean-to-bar maker of organic stone ground chocolate based in Somerville, MA, will showcase three irresistible new Amaze Bars at Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, Booth #4408.

Maple Pecan joins the line permanently, with shipping beginning September 5, 2016. Fresh roasted pecans and a touch of maple paired with Taza’s perfectly unrefined 70% dark chocolate will make chocolate lovers feel like they’ve been transported to a cozy cabin in the woods.

“This bar will make you want to eat chocolate for breakfast!” said Taza founder Alex Whitmore. “Something about the satisfyingly gritty texture of our stone ground chocolate and the classic combination of maple and pecans reminds you of making pancakes in a cast iron skillet, by a crackling fire.”

456231522.taza.gingerbread.cookie.300dpiAlso launching this fall are two new seasonal Amaze Bars.  Cranberry Pumpkin Spice combines 70% dark stone ground chocolate with tart cranberries, warm pumpkin pie spices, and a wholesome crunch of pumpkin seeds.  Gingerbread Cookie celebrates treasured holiday memories, with 60% dark chocolate spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, plus a gingerbread cookie crunch.  Both seasonal bars will ship beginning on September 5 in tandem with Maple Pecan, and will be available for the holiday season only, while supplies last.

With the launch of the Amaze Bar line in 2014, Taza has become one of the fastest growing chocolate brands in the Natural category.  Says Whitmore, “Chocolate lovers are really gravitating toward the bold gritty texture of our stone ground chocolate. Consumers are steering away from over-processed foods, because they want to connect to real, whole ingredients. Making chocolate with traditional stone mills instead of huge steel refiners captures the incredible flavors and textures of cocoa beans. Our goal has always been to keep the bean in the bar.”

The six Taza Amaze Bars currently available in stores nationwide are Sea Salt & Almond; Coconut; Cacao Crunch; Toffee Sea Salt & Almond; Raspberry Crunch; and 95% Wicked Dark.

All Taza Chocolate products are Certified USDA Organic, Direct Trade Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten Free, dairy free, soy free, vegan, and kosher.

Visit the Taza team and sample the new bars and entire Taza stone ground chocolate line at Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show Booth #4408, Javits Center, New York, NY, June 26-28, 2016.

About Taza Chocolate: Taza Chocolate makes stone ground chocolate with true grit.  At their Somerville, MA factory, chocolate makers stone-grind organic cacao beans into perfectly unrefined, minimally processed chocolate with bold flavor and satisfyingly gritty texture. All Taza Chocolate is Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten Free, dairy free, soy free, vegan, and kosher.

Taza is a pioneer in ethical cacao sourcing. They were the first U.S. chocolate maker to establish a third-party certified Direct Trade Cacao Certification program. They maintain direct relationships with cacao farmers and pay a premium above the Fair Trade price for exceptional cacao. To learn more, please visit tazachocolate.com.