Godiva Chocolates and Chocolate Gifts Locations Locator Map and Directory

From Wikipedia

Godiva (pronounced go-die-vah, but commonly as go-dee-vah) is a chocolate manufacturer, founded in 1926 in Brussels, Belgium and introduced in the United States in 1966 by the Campbell Soup Company (who purchased the company in 1972). Godiva was founded by chocolatier Joseph Draps and is named in honor of the legend of Lady Godiva.

Godiva has more than 270 specialty shops in the US, Europe, and Asia. Godiva also operates over 1,000 additional outlets in department and specialty stores throughout North America. Additionally, the company issues six seasonal mail-order catalogs a year. The firm does not, however, operate any stores in Coventry, England, the home city of Lady Godiva herself. ).

Besides chocolates, Godiva also sells truffles, coffee, cocoa and other items arranged in gift baskets. Godiva's signature package is the Gold Ballotin (French for small, elegant gift box), and it also produces seasonal and limited edition chocolates with special packaging.

The majority of Godiva chocolates sold in the US are also produced in the US, using many of the same master Belgian recipes, ingredients and processing methods as in the Brussels plant. Godiva Chocolates are made from high quality ingredients and, consequently, are relatively expensive. Godiva is owned by the Campbell Soup Company.

Oprah Winfrey, during her talkshow, has expressed a strong liking for these chocolates, thereby making them a staple in pop culture.

There is also a Godiva Liqueur which comes in Original, White Chocolate, Cappuccino, and Chocolate Cream flavors. Godiva Liqueur is 15-17% alcohol by volume.