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Published: June 22 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Hoffman’s Chocolates is excited to announce that it is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. On Tuesday, June 16th, to kick-off the celebration, the legendary chocolatier hosted a gourmet chocolate party at Hoffman’s Chocolates Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlor and Gardens in Greenacres, Florida.

Chuck Mohr, President of Hoffman's Chocolates with the Hoffman's team in the Greenacres Flagship Store.

“We’re so excited to be celebrating our 40th anniversary,” said Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital and CEO of BBX Sweet Holdings (parent company of Hoffman’s Chocolates). “Hoffman’s Chocolates has been making life sweeter for the community for the past four decades and we are very proud to continue this tradition into the next decade.”

During the event, Levan welcomed guests including Greenacres Mayor Samuel J. Ferreri, Greenacres City Manager Wadie Atallah, Palm Beach County Commissioner Paulette Burdick and special guest, Hoffman’s Chocolates Founder Paul Hoffman, and thanked the community for their support of Hoffman’s Chocolates throughout the years.

During a heartwarming ceremony, Chuck Mohr, President of Hoffman’s Chocolates, recognized the company’s founder by dedicating and naming the Community Area in the Gardens, the Paul Hoffman Community Corner. In conjunction with the dedication, Mohr also introduced the new Paul Hoffman Signature Collection line of chocolate. This limited edition assortment features eight chocolates representing the evolution of Mr. Hoffman’s favorite flavors throughout the years. Mayor Ferreri then presented Mr. Mohr with a Proclamation from the City of Greenacres, declaring June 16th Hoffman’s Chocolates Day in Greenacres.

“Paul is an amazing visionary and we are very proud to carry on the traditions that he started 40 years ago,” said Mohr. “It’s important to our team that the values with which the company was built continue on.”

In commemoration of this milestone, Hoffman’s Chocolates also introduced its new Hoffman’s Pretzel Tin featuring 24 of the chocolatier’s famous gourmet pretzels covered in various toppings including toffee, chocolate chips and nuts. The signature chocolate pretzels are the perfect way to satisfy anyone’s sweet/salty craving. Hoffman’s Chocolates will also be holding a series of special events, promotions, and philanthropic activities throughout the year to promote community engagement and thank its longtime supporters and customers. This will all culminate with the chocolatier’s 25th Annual Winter Wonderland during the holiday season.

BBX Sweet Holdings, a subsidiary of BBX Capital (NYSE:BBX), acquired Hoffman’s Chocolates in December 2013. Since then, they’ve expanded the renowned chocolate company to three new locations in Broward County including a store on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, one on Sheridan Street in Hollywood and a third in The Fountains in Plantation. Hoffman’s Chocolates has also released a new look and feel to their stores including an updated logo and new signature design elements. Since its inception, Hoffman’s Chocolates has grown from one storefront in Lake Worth to include not only the Broward County locations, but also four stores in Palm Beach County (Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton) and one in Stuart. There are plans for further expansion, including a store in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Hoffman’s Chocolates was born when Paul Hoffman purchased and rebranded a small candy shop in Lake Worth, Florida 40 years ago. He combined his passion for cooking with his love of creating new products. From the beginning, Mr. Hoffman and his family made a commitment to their customers to use only the freshest and finest ingredients from around the world, a promise that is still practiced today. Hoffman’s Chocolates is proud to continue the traditions started all of those years ago.

Additional 40th Anniversary events and promotions will be announced throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.hoffmans.com.

About Hoffman’s Chocolates
Headquartered in Greenacres, Florida, Hoffman's Chocolates, a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings, is a manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, with several retail locations throughout South Florida. The tradition of legendary chocolates began 40 years ago in a small chocolate shop in Lake Worth with a commitment to use the finest and freshest ingredients from around the world. The Hoffman's Chocolates Factory is a popular tourist destination where guests from all over the world are greeted by the aroma of slow-simmering chocolate and caramel and watch the art of candy making first hand at its observation windows. The company is notable for its elaborate December holiday displays, including the Hoffman's Holiday Wonderland, and products such as gift baskets and chocolate covered pretzels. Other extraordinary creations include the "Snoodle" and “Pecan Caramel Jitterbugs." 

Hoffman's product lines includes over 70 varieties of confections all handmade using time honored traditions of candy making, plus Kosher O-U chocolates. Hoffman’s Chocolates is available via its retail store locations, thru online distribution channels and by direct shipping throughout the U.S. It has been a favorite local brand for residents throughout Florida. For more information, please visit www.Hoffmans.com . BBX Sweet Holdings is a 100% owned subsidiary of BBX Capital (NYSE:BBX).