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Trip to Malaysia - Chocolate Related Places of Interest?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

I will be traveling to Malaysia (Kuala Lumpar), Singapore, and Cambodia (Angkor Wat) in late March.

Would anyone know of any chocolate related places of interest that you would recommend to visit, tour, experience, taste?

Thanks for any suggestions.

- Lynn

updated by @Truffles: 04/11/15 19:42:28

Demise of Joseph Schmidt Brand?!!

Posted in: News & New Product Press

I saw the news that Hershey's was closing the San Francisco chocolate manufacturing of Scharffen Berger and Joseph Schmidt chocolates.Scharffen Berger manufacturing is being moved to Hershey's revamped Illinois plant. But no news on what's happening with Joseph Schmidt.I just spoke with a wholesale customer service representative at Joseph Schmidt and she said that the employees were just told today that the Joseph Schmidt brand was being discontinued by Hershey's and all production will stop by summer 2009.I'm so sad about this news. Joseph Schmidt is a strong brand name and made good truffles at a reasonable price point. Yes, there are other artisan chocolatiers and truffles that are superior, but Joseph Schmidt was really good for the price.Why would Hershey's kill off the brand?
updated by @Truffles: 04/11/15 08:46:50