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Imported chocolates in huge demand! Why Indians are buying chocolates ranging from Rs 13,000 to Rs 65,000

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Imported chocolates in huge demand! Why Indians are buying chocolates ranging from Rs 13,000 to Rs 65,000

Demand for luxury and premium imported chocolates is steadily growing in India, with the market expected to see a significant increase in the year-end season and beyond, according to brands and retailers. In the financial year 2023, India imported chocolates worth $27.84 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 45%, as per commerce ministry data.Karan Ahuja, … Read more

The enduring power of See’s Candies in Oakland

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The enduring power of See’s Candies in Oakland

Oakland’s Rockridge district is synonymous with great food, from breakfast sandwiches and kouign-amann to the finest gourmet pasta. Lately, it’s also becoming a destination for chocolate. The 1-mile stretch of College Avenue from Broadway to Ashby is peppered with no fewer than five confectioneries.  Plunked in the center sits an old-school See’s Candies shop. And … Read more