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Ranch Cotton Candy Added to Chocolate Storybooks Product Line

DES MOINES, IOWA, JANUARY 19, 2024—Chocolate Storybook, a Des Moines based confectionery company, is showing casing its new Ranch Cotton Candy flavor at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show, January 21-23, located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Attendees are invited to visit Chocolate Storybook at booth #1138 to learn more.

Chocolate Storybook sells 40+ unique flavors of gourmet cotton candy nationwide. The family-owned company is thrilled to debut this all-natural flavor that has a cool, tangy taste with a sweet and savory finish.

"Since launching in December of 2023, Ranch has impressed us with massive sales," said Meg Shearer, owner of Chocolate Storybook, "we attribute the success to ranch's unique cult following that goes beyond the Midwest." Chocolate Storybook's novelty flavor Pickle Cotton Candy gained viral media exposure on platforms like TikTok and became their #1 selling retail flavor. Shearer predicts Ranch to be the next best thing.

“There is a trend where consumers want to explore new and different flavor combinations to enhance their snacking experience," said Shearer, "We listen to our customer base and get feedback about what experiences they want and try to match flavors that will intrigue them."

Chocolate Storybook uses the finest ingredients spun fresh in small batches. They have twenty-three flavors that contain no artificial colors or flavors.

For more information about Chocolate Storybook and its products, visit www.mygourmetcottoncandy.com or follow them on Facebook (@mygourmetcottoncandy) and Instagram (@mygourmetcottoncandy).

About Chocolate Storybook

The Chocolate Storybook, founded in 1986, started out making fine chocolates and has a loyal following in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2013, owners Steve and Meg Shearer bought another company that came 20 commercial cotton candy machines. Meg began developing classic as well as unique flavors, many of which are made with no artificial ingredients. In 2019 they built a 16,000 square foot production facility to accommodate their growing sales. In 2022, they finished an addition at the factory to accommodate more production.

As the industry leader in gourmet cotton candy production, their techniques, packaging and recipes are unlike any of the competitors. Eye-catching labels and flavors draw in the buyers. The company now sells over 40 gourmet flavors of cotton candy to thousands of new-found fans nationwide.

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