Chocolates by Anna-Marie
Hand Crafted Small Batch Specialty Chocolates, made in Invermere, BC
Where to find our Chocolates
We currently don't have a retail storefront, however you can find our chocolates at:
Our Chocolates by Anna-Marie online store – place your orders soon for the festive season!
Or
At farmers and holiday markets in Golden, Invermere and Cranbrook
Or
At selected retailers:
Kootenay Artisan Co-op – Invermere (selected products)
Big Horn Café – Radium Hot Springs (seasonal, selected products)
Screamers Ice Cream Café – Radium Hot Springs (seasonal, selected products)
The Local Coffeehouse - Fairmont Hot Springs (seasonal, selected products)
Golden Artisan Cooperative - Golden (selected products)
Rusticana Market + Deli – Canmore, AB (selected products)
Price Increase Notice
We’re not sure if you’re aware, but the cost of cacao are skyrocketing, and as a result, we’ve been forced to increase our prices.
Since 2022 we kept our product prices stable, however due to the rising cost of cocoa, the cost of our high-quality Belgium chocolate also increased. We want to notify you of the price increase starting October 2024. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this time as this situation is beyond our control.
Chocolate News and Facts:
A failed crop in West Africa caused cocoa prices to surge from $2,500 to $4,000 per metric ton, significantly impacting the chocolate industry. For more information, you can read this article: A Failed Crop Rattled the Chocolate Industry. Then Speculators Came.
Climate patterns are partly to blame for rising costs. Cocoa is mostly produced in West Africa, Ghana and Ivory Coast with about 60% of the world’s crop. The El Niño weather event led to unseasonably high temperatures and changes to rainfall patterns that ravaged crops, causing a 50% decline in production.
Callebaut (Belgium Chocolate producer) increased chocolate prices on average 30%, resulting in a significant increase in the retail selling price of chocolate products worldwide.
For more insights, visit: Trading Economics and Food Industry News for Today's Leaders - Food Industry Executive
General inquiries
Special occasion & corporate chocolate gifts are available on request.
Anna-Marie - chocolateannamarie@gmail.com
Chocolate feedback - Satisfied clients
"Heavenly delicious!"
Rina
"I was in heaven today with your chocolates!"
Jane
"Decadent & luxurious chocolates"
Hannah
"Fresh, locally made and unique - perfection"
Karin
"I have never tasted chocolates like these! Delicious! "
Herta