Dove (sold as Galaxy in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, India and Australia) is an American

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owned and manufactured by

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. Dove produces a wide range of chocolate candies, as well as other chocolate products such as milks, cakes and ice creams.

History

The name comes from Dove Candies & Ice Cream, which were

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-based candy and ice cream shops owned by Leo Stefanos, a

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in 1939. In 1956, Stefanos created the Dove brand of ice cream bars, which were only sold locally throughout

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until 1985 when distribution began in selected cities around the country. Dove was introduced to the UK as Galaxy in 1960. In 1986, the company was acquired by

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Products

Dove produces a wide range of chocolates including

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, dark chocolate,

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, fruits, nuts, Minstrels, Ripple (milk chocolate with a folded or "rippled" milk chocolate center), Amicelli, Duetto, Promises,

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, and

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. Related brands in other parts of the world include "Jewels", and "Senzi" in the Middle East. Dove also produces other chocolate products including ready-to-drink chocolate milk,

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powder, chocolate cakes,

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and more. Dove is known for the messages written on the inside of the foil wrapper of each individual chocolate piece. * Dove Individuals * Dove Caramel * Dove Caramel Liaison * 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 Truffle (discontinued in 2011 Celebrations, replaced by Twix) * Dove Dark Peppermint Bar

References

External links

Dove Chocolate Official Website
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History

Products

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