FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sabrina Suarez, 714-573-0899 ext. 227 [email protected] CHUAO CHOCOLATIER LAUNCHES ORANGE-A-GO-GO CHOCOLATE BAR –Premium Bar Now Available Nationwide at REI and Whole Foods – SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 12, 2013) — Chuao Chocolatier, an award-winning chocolate company renowned for its culinary-inspired chocolate confections, today announced the launch of its Orange-A-Go-Go chocolate Bar. Featuring rich dark chocolate with zesty bits of candied orange and soulful bergamot orange the new bar will be available nationwide at REI and Whole Foods. “Our mission is to arouse the senses by blending unique flavor combinations with premium Venezuelan chocolate – each flavor and product we develop is intended to create pleasure,” said Sergio Alvarez, chief executive officer of Chuao Chocolatier. “The rich dark chocolate grooves with candied orange and harmonizes perfectly with the essence of orange bergamot.” Orange-A-Go-Go is a classic flavor profile remixed with a fun new beat. 60% cacao dark chocolate surrounds the candied orange and the bar is accented with bergamot for a slight earl grey note. The bar has a delicate flavor that evolves into a lively citrusy zing, and ends with orange bergamot that will captivate any chocolate lover’s palate. Available now in REI and Whole Foods Market stores across the country, Chuao Chocolatier Orange-A-Go-Go bar is offered for a suggested retail price of $4.99. They also will be available online at www.chuaochocolatier.com. About Chuao Chocolatier Chuao Chocolatier, located in San Diego, Calif., creates culinary-inspired confections by blending all- natural ingredients with its own premium blend of ethically sourced chocolate, featuring cacao from its founders’ native Venezuela. Master Chef Michael Antonorsi and his brother Richard started Chuao Chocolatier in 2002 with the intention of arousing the senses with unusual, unexpected and delicious chocolate experiences. And 10 years later, the company continues to delight with award-winning products, including the best-selling Firecracker bar and truffle, Potato Chip bar and Spicy Maya hot chocolate. Chuao Chocolatier offers chocolate bars, ChocoPods (mini chocolate bars), hot chocolate, bonbons and other gourmet chocolate confections at Chuao Chocolatier Cafés and fine retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Crate & Barrel, and Dean and Deluca. For additional information or to shop the company’s online store, visit www.chuaochocolatier.com. .