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Dove
The words "Dove chocolate" and "Silky Smooth" written in a glossy brown, melted chocolate font
Owner Mars, Incorporated
Introduced 1939; 86 years ago (1939)
Related brands Galaxy
Markets Worldwide
Previous owners Dove Candies & Ice Cream
Tagline Silky Smooth

Dove is a popular chocolate brand. It is known for its smooth and creamy taste. In some parts of the world, like the UK, it is called Galaxy chocolate. A big company called Mars owns and makes Dove chocolate. They make many kinds of chocolate candies. They also make other yummy chocolate treats. These include chocolate milk, cakes, and ice cream.

The Story of Dove Chocolate

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Dove Milk Chocolate Miniatures with a "Promises" message

The story of Dove chocolate began in 1939. A man named Leo Stefanos started it. He was a Greek-American. He owned candy and ice cream shops in Chicago. In 1956, he created the famous Dove ice cream bars. These bars were first sold only in Chicago. By 1985, they started selling them in other cities.

In 1986, the Mars company bought Dove. Mars then launched Dove chocolate bars. They first appeared in test markets in the US in 1991. Before that, starting in 1960, Dove chocolate was sold in the UK. It was sold there under the Galaxy brand name.

What Kinds of Dove Chocolate Are There?

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A Dove Dark Chocolate bar

Dove makes many different kinds of chocolates. You can find classic milk chocolate and rich dark chocolate. They also have chocolates with caramel, fruits, and nuts. Some other popular types include Ripple, Amicelli, and Duetto.

One special thing about Dove chocolate is the messages. Each individual chocolate piece has a message. These "Promises" are written on the inside of the foil wrapper.

Besides chocolate bars, Dove also makes other delicious products. These include ready-to-drink chocolate milk and hot chocolate powder. They also make chocolate cakes and ice cream.

Here are some popular Dove chocolate products:

  • Dove Milk Chocolate Large Bar
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Large Bar
  • Dove Extra Dark Chocolate 63% Cacao Large Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate with Almonds Large Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate Singles Bar
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Singles Bar
  • Dove Milk Chocolate Miniatures
  • Dove Dark Chocolate Miniatures
  • Dove Ice Cream Bars
  • Dove Mini Ice Cream Bars
  • Dove Cookies
  • Dove Sugar Free Chocolates
  • Dove Dark Peppermint Bar

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