Stephen's Gourmet facts for kids
Stephen's Gourmet is a company that makes delicious hot cocoa powder. It's an American brand owned by a company called Indulgent Foods, and it's based in Farmington, Utah. Stephen's Gourmet is well-known for its high-quality hot cocoa.
While milk chocolate is the main flavor, Stephen's Gourmet offers many different kinds. Some of their most popular flavors include milk chocolate, mint truffle, French vanilla, and chocolate raspberry.
How Stephen's Gourmet Started
The story of Stephen's Gourmet began in the 1980s. A person named Stephen Story loved to try out different hot chocolate recipes. He would even give his special hot chocolate to his neighbors as Christmas gifts!
In 1990, Stephen Story decided to turn his hobby into a business. He started a company called Stephen's Gourmet Kitchens.
Growing the Business
By the year 2000, Stephen's Gourmet had become very popular. It made up 40% of the hot cocoa market in Utah. Their products were also sold in 48 different states across the United States.
In 2002, another company called Indulgent Foods bought the Stephen's Gourmet brand. This helped Stephen's Gourmet reach even more people.
New Flavors and Products
Stephen's Gourmet continued to create exciting new products. In 2007, they introduced Stephen's Gourmet Candycane Cocoa. This special hot cocoa has crushed peppermint candy canes that melt right into your hot water.
In early 2010, the company also launched Stephen's Gourmet Fry Sauce. This shows that Stephen's Gourmet likes to explore different kinds of yummy foods!
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