Barry Callebaut : The Good Chocolate Company introduces Lavlé, a cocoa flavanol rich dark Belgian chocolate

• The Good Chocolate Company introduces Lavlé dark Belgian chocolate
• Lavlé is based on Barry Callebaut's ACTICOA™ chocolate and contains the recommended daily amount of cocoa flavanols

The Good Chocolate Company, based in Brussels, Belgium, introduces its brand new Lavlé dark Belgian chocolate, rich in cocoa flavanols. Based on ACTICOA™, Lavlé dark Belgian chocolate is high in cocoa content and rich in cocoa flavanols. Only beans with high amounts of healthy flavanols are sourced and processed in a way that preserves up to 80% of the cocoa flavanols.

In 2013, Barry Callebaut's health claim was the first to be approved in the cocoa and chocolate industry. The company was able to provide evidence that a daily intake of 200 mg of cocoa flavanols contributes to normal blood circulation by helping to maintain the elasticity of the blood vessels. The Barry Callebaut Group was allowed to use this claim for cocoa beverages (with cocoa powder) or for dark chocolate.

Wim Debedts, Sales Manager Benelux at Barry Callebaut, says: 'People all over the world are becoming increasingly aware of the potential of supplements to improve their health and well-being. Lavlé is a fantastic application of our ACTICOA™ products, bringing the natural health benefits of cocoa to the consumer'.

Apart from its increased cocoa content and richness in cocoa flavanols, Lavlé is also low in sugar and contains a high amount of fibers.

Jennifer Moriconi, CEO, at The Good Chocolate Company states: 'With the Lavlé dark Belgian chocolate, consumers can easily take in their 200 mg/10 gm portion of cocoa flavanols, the recommended daily amount. We expect Lavlé to be a huge success globally, since we believe in an increased consumer awareness to the benefits of cocoa flavanols.'

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About The Good Chocolate Company (www.thegoodchocolatecompany.com):
The Good Chocolate Company sprl, is a Belgium based company with more than 30 years of experience in exporting the best cacao beans from Africa and the Caribbean region. The company now focuses on developing high quality healthy cacao based products. The company is a socially responsible enterprise, working directly with rural farm communities building a sustainable future. The company supports rural schools, providing education, meals and clean drinking water.

About Barry Callebaut Group:
With annual sales of about CHF 6.7 billion (EUR 6.1 billion / USD 6.8 billion) in fiscal year 2015/16, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of highquality chocolate and cocoa products - from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The Group runs more than 50 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of close to 10,000 people. The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The two global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry® . The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm by 2025, to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and to improve farmer livelihoods. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.