You’ve said it. You’ve said it nicely and loudly and clearly. And we’ve heard you: gluten-free chocolate, please. Dean’s Sweets is happy to announce that our chocolate is now 100% gluten free. It took us some time and effort to make this important change. The kicker is, to make the switch to being completely gluten…
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When the temperatures start to cool, we know we’re headed toward a busy chocolate season. And there’s nothing we like more than a good fall fair. We’ve got several coming up in Maine and in the Northeast, so maybe we can tempt you to come out and find us. Plus, we’ll share a sneak peek…
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Frequently asked questions can be, um, frequent and repetitive, even if they are about chocolate. If you’ve worked in retail of any kind, you know how that is. However, it is possible to enjoy a real conversation with real people and even with frequently asked questions, sometimes the answers can be unexpected, which is where…
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Just as good as they sound, cherry bourbon bon bons are both classic and completely contemporary. And, we’re happy to say, vegan, too. Combining dark chocolate, all natural maraschino cherries, and just the right amount of bourbon, these three luscious yet simple ingredients merge in all the right proportions. We’ve wanted to put this confection…
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We are proud to announce that we are, once again, Good Food Award winners! Our dark chocolate hot fudge sauce won the prize in the “Confections” category for 2023. This newest award-winner pairs beautifully with our previous champion: the Maine sea salt caramel sauce, which took the prize in 2020. It’s quite a process to…
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We are proud to announce a major move toward a healthier climate with our new fully recyclable packaging. Launched in March 2023, the switch from plastic boxes to new recyclable cardboard is part of Dean’s Sweets’ ongoing environmental effort. At Dean’s Sweets, we are commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint. And, at the…
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Your logo made delicious, yes! Create customized chocolate bars and watch your logo become the next must-have at the conference. Or send customized chocolate to each of your top clients and you will, no doubt, capture their attention and appreciation. Your brand will instantly be associated with creativity, fun, and deliciousness. And not only will…
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Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate. And we are happy to say, the chocolate options at Dean’s Sweets are many. Handmade chocolates are just about universally loved, and they come in a multitude of forms and flavors. We realize, the options can be both fun and a bit daunting, however. So, whether your intended is…
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Is chocolate the secret to a long life? Is it the magical ingredient to longevity? You’ve heard people make these claims before, right? It’s not uncommon for dark chocolate to be heralded for everything from boosting heart health to lowering the risks of diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. The research has stacked up mighty well in…
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You want to ship some holiday chocolate this year – the assortments you’ve chosen carefully for Aunt Jo and Brother Henry – and then you ask the big questions: what should I expect from the shipping carriers; how long will my package take to get there? The last few years have been hard to figure…
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