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 Leo Stefanos was the owner of ''Dove Candies & Ice Cream'' in Chicago and the inventor of the Dove chocolate bar. Born in Greece, Stefanos settled on Chicago's South Side to raise a family. According to Dove Chocolate company lore, he was frighten ...

, 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,

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, Ripple (milk chocolate with a folded or "rippled" milk chocolate center), Amicelli, Duetto, Promises, Bubbles, 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 Chocolate milk is a type of flavoured milk made by mixing cocoa solids with milk (either dairy or plant-based). It is a food pairing in which the milk's mouthfeel masks the dietary fibres of the cocoa solids. Types The liquid carbohydr ...

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powder,

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ice cream Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as str ...

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

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, replaced by

Twix Twix is a caramel shortbread chocolate bar made by Mars, Inc., consisting of a biscuit applied with other confectionery toppings and coatings (most frequently caramel and milk chocolate).The biscuit is typically topped with caramel and then ...

) * Dove Dark Peppermint Bar

References

External links

Dove Chocolate Official Website
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Products

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